Never in your wildest dreams will you experience so many astounding contrasts in a uniquely, spectacular location in this utterly Australian holiday.
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef is so far out of the ordinary it defies ‘best of both worlds’ and ‘glamping’. It’ll be that trip you always return to in your mind.
An hour’s drive from Exmouth, Sal Salis is best reached by car.
Fly into Exmouth’s Learmonth Airport and enjoy complimentary return road transfers with us, or take the drive yourself.
Scenic and private charter flights are also available, at an additional cost, for travellers who want to squeeze every bit of adventure from this experience.
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 safari-style tents, thoughtfully designed to tread lightly on the surrounding environment while providing a comfortable nature-based stay.
Each spacious safari tent features an ensuite bathroom with a hot water shower and eco-friendly composting toilet, supremely comfortable beds dressed in fresh linen, and a private deck complete with a hammock to relax and take in the surrounds.
Nestled between the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range National Park, Sal Salis places nature at the centre of the experience. In keeping with this philosophy, there are no televisions, internet or mobile reception, allowing guests to truly disconnect and enjoy the peaceful rhythms of the natural environment.
Tents are naturally cooled by coastal sea breezes, with thoughtfully designed ventilation to regulate airflow and maintain comfort.
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.
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.
The nearest airport to Sal Salis is Learmonth Airport. Return airport transfers are included as part of your stay.
Sal Salis is not recommended for young children, as it is a wilderness experience and not a traditional resort, however, we do welcome children aged 10 years and over.
Sal Salis offers contemporary plates featuring fresh, seasonal produce, and can easily accommodate to any dietary restrictions.
Room rates vary depending on the season and type of tent, but typically start from $1,580 per night*.
Rates include all your meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from your open bar, and national park fees. Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, snorkel gear, wetsuits and all guided wilderness activities are covered as well. Guided wilderness activities don’t need to be pre-booked and are tide and weather dependent, to showcase the best of the Ningaloo Coastline.
*Advance Purchase rate based on a Wilderness Tent
Wildlife that can be seen at Sal Salis includes kangaroos, wallabies, emus, and a variety of marine life such as turtles, dolphins, whale sharks and humpback whales.
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.
