Are you ready to feel the magic of Ningaloo Reef in 2026?
For a limited time, receive a free whale shark swim or humpback whale & wildlife swim when you stay a minimum of 3 nights at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef*.
Spend days unwinding in all-inclusive barefoot luxury, metres from UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, and swim alongside the reef’s gentle giants – whale sharks, humpback whales and manta rays.*
Spend days relaxing in barefoot luxury, filled with as much or as little as desired. With everything included, all that’s left for you to do is embrace the luxury of slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and finding beauty in life’s simplest moments.
Your escape includes:
The sand’s a welcoming warm, the native birds are in song, and the sun’s inviting golden tone blankets the ground.
This is Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and it can be your luxury safari style tent home for the next few days… with the Cape Range National Park, kilometres of Indian Ocean and a thousand-star sky all to yourself.
Here, time stretches and slows down. It’s an opportunity to disconnect from responsibilities and routines, to connect with nature, and most importantly, yourself.
The Sal Salis experience envelops you. It encourages a new way of being… intentional and exploratory. Of connecting to and living in sync with, the land.
Out ‘bush’, explore the ancient ranges and canyons, steeped in 30,000-year-old lessons. You never know what you’ll discover.
Let the terrain guide and teach you. After a dreamy day out, return to a shared long table, five-star dining experience.
With chefs that celebrate the best in local food and a dash of serendipity… a surprise gin bar on the sand… a skewered shrimp appetiser sprawled out on blankets… or bubbly on the water’s edge, with the sinking sun giving your glass an orange hue.
Choose to fill your days at Sal Salis however you like, from whale shark experiences, to kayaking, hiking and much more, we’re certain you’ll never want to leave.
Sal Salis is located on the North West Cape of Western Australia, nestled between the twin World Heritage Areas of Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range National Park. It’s the only accommodation in the Cape Range National Park and the closest to Ningaloo Reef.
Sal Salis is an hour’s drive (70kms) from Exmouth, with return transfers included in your stay.
Sal Salis offers eco-luxury off-grid glamping in safari-style tents, each fitted with an en suite bathroom and private deck with a hammock.
With Sal Salis just steps from the Ningaloo Reef, there’s no single ‘best’ time to visit. Nature sets the rhythm here, and each part of the season brings its own magic – from whale sharks typically arriving in autumn and staying through to spring, to humpback whales making their migration along the coast during winter and spring. Turtles are seen year-round, with larger numbers observed during nesting and hatching season from October through to March.
The beginning and end of season offer warmer days, while mid-year brings cooler temperatures -though in northern Western Australia, it’s still beautifully mild for swimming and soaking up the sun.
As with all wildlife, timings may vary – but there’s always something remarkable to experience here, all year round.
Your per night cost includes:
Yes. Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef is ideal for couples seeking a slow, nature-based escape. Our Wilderness Tents, set among the sand dunes of Cape Range National Park, each feature a private deck and hammock, creating the perfect space to unwind and reconnect. The remote, off-grid setting and guided nature experiences encourage guests to slow down and enjoy meaningful time together.
For an even more secluded stay, couples can opt for the Honeymoon Tent, offering greater privacy, private beach access, and a more intimate setting – ideal for romantic getaways and special occasions.
Each day, guests have the option to join two guided nature-based experiences, typically one land and one reef activity, led by Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef’s expert guides. Each afternoon, guides review conditions and tailor the following day’s activities to showcase the best of the Ningaloo region.
Experiences may include:
All snorkelling equipment and wetsuits (in all sizes) are provided, along with kayaks, paddleboards, and a well-stocked reference library. Guides are always available to offer tips, refresher sessions, or beginner support.
Guests are also welcome to explore independently, with the reef accessible directly from Sal Salis.
Whilst mid-March to August is considered peak to swim with the Whale Sharks in Ningaloo Reef, frequent sightings still occur through Ningaloo waters until the end of October.
Humpback whales migrate through the Ningaloo region in large numbers between June and October, making this the best time to encounter them.
Yes, you can add a whale shark or humpback whale experience directly onto your booking at checkout. Alternatively, you can call up our Travel Centre at +61 8 9949 1776 who can assist you with your booking.
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef is designed to operate with a minimal environmental footprint, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of the camp.
Wilderness tents are set on raised platforms with boardwalks to protect surrounding flora and prevent erosion, water use is limited to 20 litres per guest per day (compared to an industry average of ~440 litres), solar power is used throughout, and all waste is meticulously removed from site. Ensuite bathrooms feature composting toilets and organic toiletries, and in line with Cape Range National Park’s Dark Sky designation, there is no air conditioning, television, internet or mobile phone coverage, allowing guests to disconnect and minimise light and noise pollution.
In addition to park entry fees, five per cent of Sal Salis’ turnover is reinvested into conservation, supporting the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ Parks and Wildlife Service within Cape Range National Park.
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef is located within Cape Range National Park on Western Australia’s North West Cape and can be reached by air or road.
Getting there by air
The easiest and most convenient way to reach Sal Salis is by flying with Qantas to Exmouth, with connections from most Australian captial cities. Return road transfers from Learmonth Airport to Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef are included as part of your stay, with a transfer time of approximately 90 minutes.
Getting there by road
You may also also choose to self-drive. The journey from Perth is approximately 1,330 km and takes around 13 hours. Driving time is around one hour from Exmouth.
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