Each of the four Larapinta eco-campsites consists of a communal tent, an ablutions tent, and two shower tents. You will sleep in spacious safari-style tents that accommodate two people.
Comfortable Communal Living Area
The Y-shaped structures serve as a living area, covering about 150 square meters. Raised platform flooring, combined with the infinitely adaptable stretch canopy, allows the structure to be modified to the conditions at the time, ensuring the interior remains comparatively cool and sheltered in virtually any weather conditions. Cafe-style gas burners provide heating at night, along with the open fire traditionally lit outdoors at the campsites.
Spacious Sleeping Tents
The spacious, safari-style sleeping tents are exclusive for walkers on 'In Comfort' walks. They are the perfect addition to four innovative semi-permanent campsites launched in 2013, providing the ultimate desert walking experience.
The new tents maintain the same footprint as the previous sleeping tents (2.4 m x 2.4 m), but they are significantly more airy and spacious. With walls that are 2.2 meters high, you can stand up comfortably, providing ample room to move and relax. One of the standout features is the large floor-to-ceiling windows, which bring the outdoors in and allow you to sit back and enjoy the magnificent views.
Ablution Facilities
The eco-friendly camp toilets provide clean, airy, and water-free amenities exclusive to trekkers at the campsites. These save 143 liters of water each day, thanks to their water-free system.
Shower Tents
Nothing says comfort in the wilderness like a hot shower. Hot water is heated using a “Donkey” hot water boiler, an efficient and economical way to heat water. Guests have a 9-liter bucket of warm water to use in the shower tents, which run for 2–2.5 minutes.
Organic shampoos and soaps are included for your use, sourced from Dindi Naturals, a supplier of handmade soaps and body products that contain no toxic or synthetic materials. These are chemical-free and derived from environmentally friendly ingredients from areas of fair trade and sustainability.
Heating
The cafe-style gas burners provide heating at night, along with the open fire traditionally lit outdoors at the campsites.
Solar Power
The campsite utilizes an 80W solar panel to provide power to our facilities. The power runs the campsites:
- Lounge, kitchen, and bathroom lights
- Water pump for the kitchen
- Phone and camera charging
Each tent also has a solar light, which is charged during the day, so clients can use these in the evenings to see around their tent.
Charging Devices
There are two USB 12V camera/phone battery charging ports at each campsite, powered through our solar system.
Phone Reception
There is only phone reception at Nick’s Camp, but this is intermittent. There is no phone reception at Fearless Camp, Charlie’s Camp, and Sonder Camp. You may receive some cell reception on high ridges while walking along the trail. We encourage travelers to minimize their use of technology to fully immerse themselves in the experience and enjoy a break from constant connectivity.
