Sal Salis is located on the North West Cape of Western Australia; it is an hour’s drive (70kms) from Exmouth.
Qantas fly daily to Exmouth with connections from most capital cities.
Return airport transfers from Exmouth Airport are included as part of your stay. Alternatively, guests can self-drive to the camp; from Perth it is 1,330kms (13+ hours).
The drive from Exmouth Airport is 90 minutes and from Exmouth town it is 1 hour.
Your escape includes:
Sal Salis activities focus on the reef and our pristine natural surrounds.
Your stay may include sea kayaking to some of our secret spots on the reef where you will see huge schools of fish, reef sharks and coral formations, a drift snorkel just a few metres offshore (all snorkelling gear is provided), wildlife and bird spotting and guided gorge walks at Mandu Mandu Gorge.
There is no need to pre-book these activities, each day is mapped out by the guides to consider the weather and the tide.
At an extra cost, we can arrange Whale Shark swim experiences (mid-March to October) and Humpback Whale swim experiences (July to October).
These full day excursions must be pre-booked. Also available to self-drivers exploring the area are guided group cruises along Yardie Creek and glass bottom boat reef viewing vessels.
Please ask our team for more information on pre-booking these experiences when booking your stay at Sal Salis.
Check-in time at Sal Salis is 2pm, check out time is at 11am.
At camp we provide snorkelling equipment including wetsuits, goggles, and fins – we have them in all sizes.
We also have kayaks and paddleboards with life vests and our library is well-stocked with reference books.
The dress code is relaxed – resort wear during the day and smart casual in the evening.
We can cater for most dietary requirements (allergies, gluten free, lactose free, vegetarian, vegan). Being in a remote location our chefs need to plan meals and order in advance, so please ensure you provide us with any dietary requests prior to your arrival.
Sal Salis welcomes children aged 10 years and over.
There is no mobile coverage or internet access available at Sal Salis. Telstra is the only mobile service provider in the area and once you leave town you will have intermittent reception for a short while before losing it completely.
In the case of an emergency, family or friends will be able to contact you on the Sal Salis telephone number +61 (0)8 9949 4173. Please note that this phone is not attended 24 hours.
Much of the power used within the camp is solar generated, and usage of it is carefully managed. Australia operates on 240V and uses a 2 or 3-pin plug.
It is important to know that while each tent has a light, and a USB phone charger (note there is no phone reception in camp) there are no power points available in them. Cameras and laptops can be recharged in the main lodge area.
People that travel with a sleep apnoea machine will need to make prior arrangement with management and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
We strongly encourage guests bring a travel battery for their CPAP machines.
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef does not permit pets.
Guests staying at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef are not permitted to feed the wildlife.
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 elevated boardwalks to protect surrounding flora and prevent erosion. The camp operates with mindful water use, with all water carefully managed and, where possible, recycled to nourish the native vegetation surrounding camp. 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.
Smoking is not permitted at the Main Lodge or inside your tent.
Closed ashtrays can be provided on request for use at the beach. No smoking on any tour activities is permitted.
For guests travelling with a CPAP machine, we strongly encourage you to bring a travel battery. Due to the remoteness of our camp, our wilderness tents are not equipped with power points.
Power points for charging are available in our main lodge area.
Sal Salis seeks to ensure that our guests experience the unique environment of the world heritage listed Ningaloo Reef. Our camp is located amongst sand dunes and surrounded by Cape Range National Park’s rugged landscape. Due to our unique location this also means that guests who travel into this area may not be supported with the same infrastructure as found in urban areas.
As we are in a remote location and due to development restrictions, strict environmental policies and our unwavering commitment to reducing impacts on our local environment, means that activities or accessing some areas of Sal Salis will include walking on uneven surfaces, through sloping walking paths and sand dunes. This can mean that guests with fitness and / or mobility restrictions may not be able to experience all of the Sal Salis facilities and activities.
A solar powered golf buggy does provide guest and luggage transport from the closest car park for check in and check out of the main lodge facility.
If your fitness to travel may be in doubt as a result of recent illness, surgery, injury, medical treatment or an existing medical condition you should seek medical advice prior to commencing your visit to Sal Salis.
Your safety and comfort are important to us. If you have any special or specific needs or require assistance, please discuss this with the Sal Salis reservations team on
08 9949 1776.
Our Wilderness Tents sleep a maximum of 3 people, either 2 adults and 1 child or 1 adult and 2 children. We have swag bedding available for children aged 10-16.
The bedding configuration for 3 people is 2 people in either the king or twin bedding and the third person in the swag bedding.
We are only able to have a maximum of 3 people, either 2 adults and 1 child or 1 adult and 2 children in our Wilderness Tents, a family of 4 would require 2 tents. We would suggest that your rooms are configured as either:
1 adult and 1 child per tent, or 2 adults in one tent, and 2 children in the other.
The standard length of a whale swim tour means that you’re away from the camp for the whole day. If you would like to maximise your time at Sal Salis, we would recommend that you book your swim for before or after your stay.
If you’re staying at Sal Salis for 4+ nights, we would recommend that you do your swim during your stay.
