Mongolia

When you think of Mongolia you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking of Genghis Khan, eagle hunting, or horses. But it is the seemingly endless landscapes, total remoteness, and generosity of the people that is the true, and little known, Mongolia we love.

The view you get when flying into the country is like that of an alien world – the extraordinary steppes and the rolling Gobi desert, make for a remarkable scene. For miles and miles, there is no evidence of civilisation and then suddenly, the capital city, Ulaanbaatar, appears, and the decent to this incredible country begins.

A quick transit through Ulaanbaatar, or UB as it is more familiarly called, and you will be heading for the Mongolian Steppe. There are no fences keeping in animals, few houses, and even fewer trees. It’s a stark landscape of gently rolling hills with prominent ridges appearing as the drive progresses. Every now and again, we come across a herd of horses, yaks, or sheep crossing the road. Occasionally, we pass a small cluster of colourful houses, looking slightly shabby and dilapidated. And more and more often we see small groups of gers, known by those outside Mongolia as yurts, the traditional homes of the countryside.

We have two options in Mongolia. The more luxurious or the real wilderness. Both are fantastic adventures and you can look at them in more detail below. Don’t see what you are looking for? Get in touch and we can build you the perfect itinerary. 

The frantic speed and pressing requirements of daily-life at home, seem very far away, when the ‘mod cons’ that constantly badger us are removed. Adapting to ‘camp time’ we are met with the simplicity and tranquility of life at camp and are able to truly reconnect with the world we live in.