The world’s most spectacular camping spots
Want a night to remember? From the wilds of Africa to the ice of Antarctica – here’s where to spend an unforgettable night under canvas…
1. Alaska’s national parks
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Really get into the Alaskan adventure with The Adventure Company, where you can view a dog sledding demonstration, try whale-watching and spend a night in a bush camp deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Or, simply enjoy the experience of camping in different nature reserves all around Alaska, with Grand American Adventures’ Alaska Adventure, such as the Denali National Park and the riverside camp at Wrangell-St.Elias.
2. Bryce Canyon, USA
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If spending a night in a teepee sounds like your cup of tea; check out Explore’s 13-day Into the Wild trip, where you’ll also be exploring the deserts and canyons of Utah and Arizona. If your prefer your own tent, you can join Intrepid’s fortnight adventure from Las Vegas to San Francisco and walk across the salt flats of Death Valley.
3. Amazon Rainforest, South America
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Intrepid offers the chance to camp in the Amazon on their 44-day trip from Rio de Janeiro to Lima. An equally epic trip is Oasis Overland’s Quito to Buenos Aires adventure, which covers Ecuador, Banos, Peru, Arequipa, the Ica desert, Cuzco, Bolivia and Argentina – and includes camping in the Amazon.
4. Wadi Rum, Jordan
Imagine someone crystallised the moon and then took a hammer to it, shattering its surface into millions of sparkling fragments of silvery-white, cast across a dark indigo sky. If you’ve ever wondered what the skies over Wadi Rum in Jordan look like, it’s this.
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For this experience, see G Adventures’ 8-day trip featuring the highlights of Jordan, including a night in a Bedouin tent. Camping in Wadi Rum is a great experience for children too; the Family Adventure Company offers a family-friendly trip, where you can share tea with Bedouin families and the children can learn to play typical Jordanian games.
5. Steppes, Mongolia
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Spend the day tasting local dumplings, exploring alpine parks and ancient temple complexes with a 3-week trip offered by G Adventures; or take an alternative option with Exodus Travel’s Cycling the Empire of Genghis Khan and wander around Mongolia on bike, riding along rivers, valleys, monasteries and mountains.
6. Northern Territory, Australia
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Sleep under the stars near the imposing Uluru with G Adventures’ 8-day trip from Alice Springs to Adelaide or make it a weekend break with Intrepid’s 3-day Rock the Centre trip where you’ll also bivouac in the King’s Canyon.
7. On Safari in East Africa
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Camp in the midst of wildlife by staying in an actual gorilla park, offered by Absolute Africa or if you prefer a lakeside view, Tucan Travel offer gorilla treks based near Lake Bunyonyi.
8. Antarctica
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Cross the Antarctic Convergence with World Expeditions; and KE Adventure Travel also conduct photography workshops aboard the ship. On both trips you can go kayaking, mountaineering, and snow-shoeing, as well as up, close and personal with Antarctic wildlife.
