Three Camels Lodge – Mongolia
Are you an adventurous type who looks for holidays out of the norm?
Not for you the all-inclusive resorts that are springing up all over the world where you never step foot outside your cosseted cocoon!
You like the wind in your hair, places to see, have the spirit of explorer in your soul – but you still like a little bit of luxury regarding accommodation.
I have the very place and holiday for you!
Three Camels Lodge is in Mongolia, a premier luxury expedition camp. With superb service, sophistication and adventure.
Where is it situated? In the Gobi Desert, in stunning landscape in the Gurvansaikhan National park, sheltered by the 47-million year old volcanic landscape.
Whether you are a photographer; want to hike on foot, explore by camel you will find it all here
Accommodation;
You will be sleeping in a ger - the traditional felt tents used by nomadic herders. Each one is heated by a wood stove, and furnished with painted wooden framed beds and furniture. The gers are handmade latticed wood structures and covered with layers of canvas and felt. Modern bathrooms and showers are located in the main lodge just a few hundred feet from the gers. Each one offers unobstructed views of the desert and mountains.
Facilities:
• Excellent food and service – including Mongolian dishes, food and supplies are purchased locals and is dependent on the season – the food is suitable for the Western Palate!
• Daily housekeeping
• Conference/lecture hall wit TV and VCR
• Business facilities including fax service
• Fully stocked bar
• 24 hour a day energy is provided by batteries charged by solar panels
• Laundry service on offer
• Entertainment by musicians, singers, contortionists and dancers
• Optional daily hikes and excursions
• Gift shop
Activities:
• Hiking in the foothills of the Gobi-Altai Mountains – photo opportunities include Argali, Ibex, foxes, wolves, griffons and vultures.
• Camel trekking
• Horse riding
• A palaeontologist offers guided trips searching for, and excavating dinosaur fossils
• A short walk from the lodge offers the opportunity see ancient petroglyphs, which can be found on the rock outcrop behind the camp.
• Nomads bring their livestock to a nearby well when you can experience their daily life.
Hunting is banned within a 12-mile radius of the camp and The Camel Lodge serves as a base for wildlife monitoring and scientific research.
So for a holiday in natural surroundings, and with a sense of adventure log onto their website.
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