The camel string crosses a dune
in the Simpson Desert.
A constructive mental attitude is fundamental to the success of your journey and due to the very nature of your tour and the remote areas that you will visit, conditions may be outside that of your normal experience. After leaving the comforts of civilisation behind, you should be prepared to enjoy the desert on its own terms. Group sizes are usually between 10 to 13 passengers plus 4 crew.
Moderate – 1
2-day Treks and the Extended Treks are represented here. You must be reasonably fit but also be prepared to actively participate in the day-to-day running of your trek. The average distance travelled per day is usually between 10 to 15 kilometres and may involve some spells of continuous, although moderate, dune climbing on firm sand. Occasionally, you will make camp at lunchtime, allowing a 'free' afternoon. Drinking water will be not be rationed. Travel will be cross-country, and the itinerary of each trek is flexible allowing the trek leader to adjust the pace of the trek to the wishes and capabilities of the group.Challenging – all expeditions fall into this category. These are
genuine contemporary expeditions which due to their duration and terrain, are far more
challenging than any trek. The expeditions travel approximately 350 - 400 kilometres and
have a definite objective, whether it be to cross an entire desert or to arrive at the
designated base camp at journeys end. Full rest days
during the expedition are not guaranteed and
the average
We operate our treks in the cooler winter months (April to September) when the weather in Central Australia is superb for bushwalking and exploring the deserts. The average daily temperature is about 23 degrees Celsius, however at night it is not uncommon for the temperature to drop to zero or below.
Active participation is elementary to the success of your trek and you will be asked to assist your crew with the day-to-day chores. This may include shepherding the hobbled camels in the mornings & evenings whilst they feed and, under the supervision of the crew, helping to saddle the camels and load the equipment. Your Outback Camel Company crew cook all the meals on the campfire but help from aspiring chefs is always welcome!
You will return to civilisation refreshed, fit and stress-free, with memories of your trek etched in your mind for many years.
Go to 2003 Treks operating in Western Australia
Go to 2004 Treks operating in the Simpson Desert, Northern Territory
Common characteristics of all treks & expeditions are -
* Walking with a string of up to 18
camels * Sleeping in swags under the stars
* Team participation * Camping at non permanent camps (excluding the
first & last nights)
* Camp cooking in camp-ovens &
woks on open fires * The subtle beauty of the desert landscape
* Self sufficiency – there is no
vehicle back-up * The desert silence!
* On all treks & expeditions, the camels carry all your personal gear, excluding your day pack.
Click on the logo for a first-hand account about life on one of our treks published in the Smithsonian Magazine, January 2001. |
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Click on the map for information about the average climate in Australia. |
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| For day trips in South Australia's Riverland and short treks in the Flinders Ranges please visit the Bush Safari Co. |
| For shorter 6-day treks near Lake Eyre in South Australia, we recommend Explore The Outback camel safaris. |
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