Camel Treks Australia
and Nomadic Spirit Journeys
Australian & International Small Group Safaris
Slow Travel. Real Connection. Journeys That Stay With You.
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Family owned & operating commercially since 2000, we care about your experience as much as we care about our beloved camels.
At Camel Treks Australia, we believe that kindness creates calm—and calm creates safety. Our camels are treated with patience, respect and dignity. We do not use nose pegs, chain halters or any devices that inflict pain.
For over 30 years, I’ve worked with camels across Australia—on coastal beaches, in deserts, at public events and alongside wildlife in zoological settings. Whether guiding beside rhinos and giraffes or leading quiet treks through the outback, our philosophy remains the same: ethical handling, gentle training, and trust built over time.
Camels are intelligent, emotionally aware animals. They remember how they are treated. That’s why every trek we offer is grounded in compassion—not control.
If you’re seeking an experience that honours both animal welfare and human connection, we look forward to welcoming you.
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Karen Jane Ellis - Camel Treks Australia
Ecotourism Australia Savannah Guide
Adv.Dip Hospitality Management
Join us in Australia (May–October 2026) for the immersive, hands-on 'Cameleer Experience'.
🌏 Australia and Beyond
✔ 🐪 International Riding Guest ( Feb-April ): Join us in early 2026 for journeys in Mongolia, India, and Morocco to experience camel riding through endless vistas, following ancient desert routes with local guides and nomadic hosts.
✔ 🥾 Bushwalking Guest ( May-October ): In 2026 we explore on foot in Australia, traversing otherwise unseen landscapes of the Far North Flinders Ranges. Walk alongside our friendly camels, supported by an experienced crew, with campfire-cooked meals beneath vast Outback skies.
✔ 🎓 The Cameleer Experience ( May-October ): In 2026 take your journey deeper with a hands-on immersion in camel handling and packing, while exploring Australia’s Outback in the Far North Flinders Ranges of South Australia alongside experienced cameleers.
Camel Treks Australia works with the support and mutual respect of our friends, the Adnyamathanha People – the Traditional Owners of the Flinders Ranges region. The name Adnyamathanha translates to “Rock People,” a tribute to the area’s striking geological formations. Many Adnyamathanha families continue to live in the region, including at Nepabunna, Leigh Creek and Copley. This is not only our home base, but our trekking region for the foreseeable future.
🏜️ Ethical & Sustainable with a Personal Touch
Nomadic Spirit Journeys & Camel Treks Australia, is a small, family-owned business delivering personally guided, carefully curated experiences—never mass-produced tours.
Every journey we offer is led by us, Paul & Karen-Jane. With over 25 years of experience, we ensure each expedition is thoughtfully designed, immersive, and deeply connected to nature and culture.
Through years of building trusted relationships in the regions we travel, we’ve fostered deep connections with local communities, nomadic families, and traditional guides. This genuine connection can be felt by you, enriching your experience in a way that mass tourism cannot. Guests benefit from authentic interactions, exclusive access, and the warm hospitality of the people who welcome us into their world.
Under the Camel Treks Australia banner, we offer authentic Outback experiences in South Australia. Meanwhile, Nomadic Spirit Journeys takes our expertise internationally to Mongolia, India, Turkey, and Morocco—always with a focus on ethical travel, respect for traditions, and true cultural exchange.
🐪 Camels Come First – They are treated with utmost care and respect, never overloaded, and free to eat throughout the day and night.
🌍 More Than Just a Trip – Our journeys directly support remote communities, honour local traditions, and foster genuine connections between travellers and the people we visit.
♻ Sustainable, Low-Impact Travel – Every trek has off-grid input and a nature-immersed focus, leaving no trace while offering a truly authentic, raw, and mindful experience.
👣 Led Personally by Paul & Karen-Jane – with Deep Local Insight
Every journey is personally guided—no outsourcing, no middle layers—just seasoned and skilled leadership shaped by decades of experience. On international expeditions, we collaborate with accredited, bilingual local guides who are not only passionate about their culture, but also deeply receptive and generous in their storytelling. These partnerships bring each landscape and tradition to life in a way that’s both respectful and truly enriching.
✔ Small-group treks (max 10-14 guests) for an intimate experience
✔ Pack weights are carefully managed for camel well-being 🎒
✔ Authentic, culturally respectful, and perfectly curated adventures
✔ Built on long-standing relationships—experience the warmth of true local connections
💛 Travel With Us
Whether you're walking beside camels in the Australian Outback or sipping tea with nomads in Mongolia, these are more than just holidays—they're immersive, heart-led experiences.
🐪 A Rare and Vanishing Experience – We are Australia’s only award winning trekking outfit and the only accredited, ethical animal-centric operator in the country. Internationally, we carry these same values across every Nomadic Spirit Journey. What we offer is one-of-a-kind, personal, and deeply respectful of the land, animals, and people.
🧭 Authenticity Over Imitation – No crowds. No cookie-cutter tours. Just real journeys—thoughtfully paced and grounded in meaning, whether you’re walking beside camels in the Outback or sharing tea with nomads on the Gobi Desert dunes of Mongolia.
❤️ A Journey With Heart – Guests often tell us they leave feeling nourished and reconnected—to nature, to themselves, and to something deeper.
✍️ Carefully Designed, Never Mass-Produced – Each itinerary is crafted with care and intention, drawing on over 25 years of experience and long-standing relationships in the places we travel—from Australia’s lesser-seen Far North Flinders Ranges, to India’s striking Thar Desert National Park, the majestic Atlas Mountains of North Africa, and the remote Altai Mountains of Mongolia.
🌾 Travel That Gives Back – Your journey directly supports remote communities, nomadic families, and Traditional custodians who generously share their Country or homelands with us.
🤝 You’re Never Too Old to Adventure – Most of our guests are mature-aged women and men, often travelling solo. Come as you are—you’ll be met with warmth, shared stories, and often leave with friendships that last long after the journey ends.
🪶 Genuine, Heartfelt Connection – Over decades, we’ve built trusted, long-standing relationships with local families, tribal leaders, and traditional guides. As a guest, you’ll feel the difference—these are real connections, not staged experiences.
These journeys are for those who seek meaning, stillness, and something truly real—whether it’s in Australia’s remote outback landscapes or the far corners of the nomadic world. It's travel that lingers long after the last camel has been unsaddled.
Testimonials
Testimonials
Susan's Experience
Sarah ~ Vet student
Elena ~ Animal Behaviourist & Vet
Group Thank you
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