A DESERT LODGE WITH A NOMADIC SOUL
In southern Mongolia, where ochre cliffs and rolling dunes meet a vast high‑altitude steppe, Three Camel Lodge sits low against Bulagtai Mountain on the edge of Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park. Accommodation is in traditional felt‑and‑canvas gers with hand‑painted furnishings, hand‑carved king or twin beds, a wood stove for heat and a private bathroom with a heated shower.
Days are shaped around guided access to the region’s key sites. Walk the Moltsog Els dunes and explore the Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag) at sunset; drive into Yol Valley for cool, river‑carved canyons; and visit the Khavtsgait petroglyphs high on a ridge above the plain. Evenings return to Dino Hall and Bulagtai Restaurant, or to the Thirsty Camel Bar; produce is supplemented by the lodge greenhouse and private picnics can be arranged.
Sustainability underpins operations, with a focus on environmental stewardship, cultural preservation and community empowerment; the lodge is a member of Beyond Green.
Three Camel Lodge, The Gobi
At a glance
- Eco‑lodge on the edge of Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, close to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs), Yol Valley and Khavtsgait petroglyphs
- 40 deluxe gers, each with a private bathroom and wood stove; hand‑painted furnishings and hand‑carved king or twin beds
- Main lodge built in traditional “soum style”, with central lounge known as Dino Hall
- Bulagtai Restaurant and the Thirsty Camel Bar; greenhouse‑supported produce and private picnics available
- Member of Beyond Green; locally staffed with a strong community focus
For leisure and pleasure
- Guided walks at Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) and on the Moltsog Els dunes
- Day trips into Yol Valley for canyon hikes and seasonal wildlife
- Visits to the Khavtsgait petroglyphs on a ridge above the plain
- Nomadic archery, mountain biking and yoga at the lodge
- Chef‑led Mongolian cooking class; private picnics arranged on full‑day outings
- Evening cultural performances and relaxed time in Dino Hall or the Thirsty Camel Bar
