L: An interior image of an authentic Mongolian ger at Desert Ranch Experience where guests can spend the day or night; R: A caravan of camels at Desert Ranch Experience.
(Photos courtesy: Chelsa Christensen; Desert Ranch Experience)
DAYTIME, OVERNIGHT “GLAMPING” NOW AVAILABLE
AT DESERT RANCH EXPERIENCE BY CAMEL SAFARI
– Located on 176 Acres Along the Virgin River.
– 80 Minutes North of Las Vegas.
– Authentic Climate-Controlled Mongolian Gers Offer Once-in-a-Lifetime
Lodging, Scenic Outdoor Experience.
– Ranch is Home to a Variety of Exotic Desert Wildlife Including Camels,
Alpacas, Llama, Armadillos, Porcupine, Two-Toed Sloth and More.
Desert Ranch Experience by Camel Safari introduces three brand-new daytime and overnight “Glamping” packages for adults and families featuring accommodations in authentic Mongolian gers, catered food and beverage, exotic desert animal encounters, educational tours and more. Operating on 176 acres under wide-open desert skies 80 minutes north of Las Vegas, Desert Ranch Experience’s safari-inspired glamping destination provides a tranquil retreat surrounded by views of majestic desert cliffs and wildlife. Desert Ranch Experience Glamping packages are available beginning Aug. 1 and can accommodate groups of two to six.
Daytime and overnight packages at Desert Ranch Experience offer privacy for small family friend groups and follow social distancing and health and safety protocols. Guests enjoy exclusive tours, dining accommodations and small group sizes. For more information on how Desert Ranch Experience is keeping employees and guests safe, click here.
Each Desert Ranch Experience package allows guests access to one of ten authentic Mongolian gers located at the ranch. These magnificent, brightly-colored portable shelters are comprised of lattice walls with flexible beams covered in fabric featuring detailed one-of-a-kind artwork handcrafted in Mongolia. Guests can relax and sleep on handmade beds with a sink located inside each ger. Originally created and well-suited for the traditional Mongolian nomadic lifestyle, gers are easy to assemble, disassemble and transport on Bactrian Camels. Shared bathrooms are also located within walking distance of the gers. For added comfort, each ger is climate-controlled.
Every visit to the ranch includes up-close animal encounters and educational tours with the variety of exotic animal species that call it home. The destination provides a habitat for more than 30 camels with activities including snuggling and brushing, as well as daily encounters with other exotic animals such as alpacas, a llama, armadillos, an African crested porcupine, two-toed sloth and more.
Guests will receive a private, catered lunch during the daytime package and overnight packages will receive lunch, dinner and late-night, fireside s’mores when available. All meals are made on-site in the property’s restaurant-grade kitchen or grilled al fresco.
Other activities available for guests at Desert Ranch Experience include rides in a vintage Army truck and Bactrian camel crafts. Bactrian camels have some of the finest fiber in the world, which is highly sought after to make clothing, ropes, rugs and jewelry. This seasonal activity allows guests to brush a camel crafts. Bactrian camels have some of the finest fiber in the world, which is highly sought after to make clothing, ropes, rugs and jewelry. This seasonal activity allows guests to brush a camel and use its fiber to make a genuinely distinctive memento of their visit. This activity teaches guests how to collect, clean, card and create a keepsake out of this rare fiber. This activity is ideal for children, corporate events and bachelorette parties.
The three new glamping daytime and overnight packages include:
Family Day Glamping Experience ($329 for up to four people; $85 for each additional adult or $35 for each additional child, up to four people):
- Access to an authentic private, climate-controlled ger.
- Desert animal encounter tour.
- Photo opportunity.
- Catered private lunch.
- Bactrian camel crafts.
- An open-air ride in a vintage Army truck.
- Free time in the ger or roam the property and view animals.
- Available on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Adult Day Glamp Experience:
- Access to an authentic private, climate-controlled ger.
- Camp orientation.
- Desert animal encounter tour.
- Photo opportunity.
- Catered private lunch.
- An open-air ride in a vintage Army truck.
- Free time in the ger or roam the property and view animals.
- Price: $189 for two people; $85 for each additional adult up to six people.
- Available on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Overnight Glamp Experience ($350 for two people; $85 for each additional adult and $35 for each additional child, up to four people):
- Overnight accommodations in an authentic private, climate-controlled ger.
- Mini-fridge stocked with waters and soft drinks.
- Desert animal encounter tour.
- Photo opportunity.
- Bactrian camel crafts.
- Catered private dinner.
- Nocturnal animal tour.
- Self-guided stargazing.
- Fireside activities including s’mores.
- Morning animal feeding.
- Private breakfast.
- An open-air vintage Army truck ride.
- Available Thursday through Monday.
- Guests are encouraged to bring sleeping bags and flashlights.
The ranch’s exclusive and unforgettable location also offers a picturesque desert landscape perfect for private events and full-ranch buyouts, including weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthday parties and more. For more information, go to www.DesertRanchExperience.com/Rentals/.
ABOUT DESERT RANCH EXPERIENCE BY CAMEL SAFARI
Desert Ranch Experience by Camel Safari offers a distinctive outdoor destination for conservation-focused animal encounters, as well as daytime and overnight “glamping” experiences inside authentic Mongolian gers. Situated on 176 acres along the Virgin River 80 minutes north of Las Vegas, the ranch provides the perfect retreat for daytime excursions and overnight stays. Every Desert Ranch Experience includes up-close animal encounters with the destination’s 34 camels and other exotic animal species, including alpacas, llamas, armadillos, African crested porcupine, a two-toed sloth and more. The ranch’s exclusive and unforgettable location offers a picturesque desert landscape perfect for weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthday parties and more. Desert Ranch Experience maintains accreditation as a Disney-approved vendor and certification from the Zoological Association of America. The ranch also proudly earns a consistent 5 out of 5 rating on TripAdvisor. To learn more about things to do, glamping packages and private event information, call (800) 836-4036 or visit www.DesertRanchExperience.com. Follow on Facebook and Instagram.