2023 Survey Itinerary
9 Surveys - mid May to mid September 2023
Click on the survey name for details
Watti Watti/Munga-Thirri Surveys May 15 > 26 and May 25 > June 2
May 15 departure is almost full! May 25 departure is Fully Booked - waitlist only
Munga-Thirri Simpson Desert National Park North June 1 > June 13
Fully Booked - waitlist only
Munga-Thirri Simpson Desert National Park Central June 12 > June 27
Fully Booked by a private group
Great White Lakes Expedition June 27 > July 17
Almost full - limited places available!
Watti Watti/Central White Lakes July 17 > July 31
Almost full - limited places available
Watti Watti/Mudhla Mudhla Southern Mikiri July 31 > August 10
Almost full - limited places available!
Watti Watti/Koomarinna Paleo August 10 > August 24
Almost full - limited places available!
Kallakoopah Creek Paleo Expedition August 24 > September 11
Almost full - limited places available!
If these dates don't matchup with your availability, then you can also join a shorter trek with the
Outback Camel Company (who provide all our camels). These are not scientific surveys but are still
the same desert walking experience. There are 3 treks departing in late April/early May.
Full details at
What is an ADE Survey?
Well firstly, please note that ADE does not operate 'camel riding safaris' - all our surveys are walking experiences in remote areas assisted by our team of OCC packcamels. You could describe these surveys as the ultimate desert walking experience, as we are able to access areas that no one else visits.
On a survey your active participation is essential and you will be asked to contribute to the operation of your survey trek or expedition, assisting our cameleers with the daily tasks. The comprehensive pre-departure information will help to ensure that you are well prepared for the enriching experience of working with the camels. Duties may include shepherding them in the mornings & evenings whilst they feed and, under the supervision of the cameleers, helping to saddle the camels and load the equipment. Your cameleers cook all the meals on the campfire but help from aspiring chefs is always welcome!
The spirit of the day is determined by the pace of travel of the camels, geographical features & obstacles. So it is important to be prepared to meet the desert on its own terms and adjust to 'desert time'.
Don't be concerned if you have never trekked with camels before. We have many first timers on our trips who know next to nothing about camels when their trek or expedition departs, but by the end of the trip are totally enamoured by the experience of working with, and walking alongside, these incredible animals.
However most importantly, the camels allow for SLOW TRAVEL which is crucial in noticing then documenting and then understanding the landscape through which we walk.
