6 Day Simpson Desert Walkabout Trek - places available - Click here
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Our History | 2007 Expedition | 2008 Treks | Our Supporters | Contact & Links |
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| The 2007 launch of Australian Desert Expeditions represented a return to the golden days of
desert exploration in Australia. Using a string of 18 packcamels, we were able to explore
the continents great deserts in
a way that the inland deserves to be experienced; on foot. Walking across our land is truly the best
way to observe and appreciate the subtle changes in landscape, flora & fauna and
travelling by camel is the least damaging way to explore these fragile environments. In addition to the scientific benefits, our journeys also encompass an experience that reconnects the trekker to the land and leads to a greater appreciation and understanding of inland Australia. Trekking with the amiable and charismatic camels offes an intimacy with the soul of the country that is completely absent whentravelling by vehicle. Expedition members discover that the pace of gentle nomadic life re-awakens their senses as they become more attuned to the life, beauty, diversity and moods of the surrounding desert. When one is enveloped by the sheer vastness of the place, unshackled from the claustrophobia of 21st Century life, the desert will weave its own magic. All of our expeditions are organised exclusively for scientific and/or historical field research, exploring the desert in an environmentally responsible manner. The following disciplines and studies are incorporated into all our journeys;
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Australian Inland Mission Collection. Camels carrying a boat nla.pic-an24382397. Used by permission.
If you would like to know about the Outback Camel Company treks & expeditions in the Simpson Desert, please visit www.camelexpeditions.com Our History | 2007 Expedition | 2008 Treks | Our Supporters | Contact & Links Site last updated on April 28th 2008 Top banner photograph by Andrew Harper - © Andrew Harper 2007
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