Cameleer Sallwa Hourani gives Sang a rub down at the end of the days work

                          Cameleer John Wilkinson and Chewy                                                           Cameleer Andrew Harper and Morgan

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" I came for the swag beneath the stars and for the experience of once again being in the centre of our wide brown ancient land. The camels were the means to achieve this. I found however, that the camels were central to our trek and have so enjoyed my contact with these strong and patient animals”. Barbara Nagy, Figtree, New South Wales.

Your trek or expedition will have up to 18 dromedaries that will be your constant companions, earning your respect as they carry your food, water and equipment over the dunes and across the gibber plains.

Our camels are descendants of Australia’s first imported camels of 1840 and travel in a ‘string’ or caravan, with each camel tied to the one in front. When working with the camels you will be under the supervision of our experienced cameleers, so don’t be concerned if you have had no previous camel (or large animal) handling experience.

With their distinctive character, travelling with these patient and hard-working gentle giants is an unforgettable experience and you will quickly discover why these majestic animals are perfectly suited to desert trekking. Travelling with the camel string allows a closer connection with the desert and the opportunity for us to re-connect to the simplicities of life, reflecting on a bygone era of travel when the importance was perhaps the journey itself and not just arrival at the destination.

..."as the days passed, our relationship with the animals grew stronger. They had great personalities and we delighted in observing their antics...they were all individuals and we loved them".