Camp Sarika in Amangiri, located on a sprawling 900-acre expanse of craggy mesas and rust-coloured dunes, has launched a series of meticulously designed excursions. This private retreat, with only ten deluxe tented pavilions, provides three multi-day expeditions designed to provide thrilling experiences in the heart of Utah's canyon country. These three- to five-night experiences are designed to make the most of every minute, encouraging deeper exploration and a better connection with nature.
The Big Five Adventure, Camp Sarika's rendition of Africa's wildlife-focused "Big Five," is at the heart of these new activities. This experience highlights the variety of ways to explore the location, challenging guests via ferrata treks, UTV off-roading through Utah's wilderness, and aerial views of surrounding national parks such as the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion.
Beginning in July 2024, the four-night 'The Big Five Adventure' will encompass a series of handpicked experiences:
Camp Sarika's Via Ferrata paths offer a network of mountain-laced cables and ladder rungs for adventurers. These treks, suited for all ability levels, are led by qualified guides who provide information about the area's fascinating geology. Participants can search for fossils while navigating the red-stained cliffs and golden rocks.
Boating on Lake Powell provides an intense eight-hour trip on the camp's special Axopar 37 boat. This excursion takes you to secluded spots on the glassine lake, such as Wahweap Bay and Padre Bay, as well as the unique rock formations Castle Rock and Cookie Jar Butte. The boat is outfitted with paddleboarding, fishing, and individual underwater propulsion equipment, allowing for a variety of aquatic experiences.
Camp Sarika's Slot Canyon Tour offers unparalleled hiking opportunities, tracing ancient explorers' footsteps over three hours. This tour, led by skilled local guides, takes you through Upper Antelope Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon, and Owl Canyon, exposing new desert views at every turn.
Aerial tours of national parks provide a unique viewpoint on Zion's towering cliffs, the alien landscapes of Bryce Canyon, and the spectacular depths of the Grand Canyon. A picturesque helicopter flight gives you a bird's-eye view of these stunning landscapes, highlighting their vibrant colours and millennia-carved strata.
UTV off-roading with the Ultimate Terrain Vehicle (UTV) allows tourists to experience the unspoiled areas of Red Rock Country. This self-drive adventure in the Can-Am Maverick off-road vehicle explores Utah's rough desert terrain, promising unlimited thrills over lunar-like landscapes, rocky tracks, and vast expanses.
In addition to The Big Five Adventure, Camp Sarika has introduced two new programmes: three-night First Encounters and five-night Wilderness Immersion.
First Encounters provides an initial wilderness immersion for first-time adventurers. The three-night programme includes leisurely activities like sunset cruises on Lake Powell, simple afternoon hikes, nature-based wellness treatments, and expert-led stargazing. The Grand Wilderness Tour, a complete five-night itinerary, includes a variety of recreational, wellness, and cultural activities, such as horseback riding and open-air yoga atop Tower Butte. Navajo-led storytelling and campfire singalongs round out the memorable desert days.
Each experience includes full-board accommodations at Camp Sarika as well as a carefully crafted itinerary of activities from sunrise to sunset and beyond. A private open-air meal in the camp's evocative Raven's Nest, a fire-lit rocky hole carved into the Entrada sandstone, brings all three excursions together.
About Camp Sarika in Amangiri
Camp Sarika at Amangiri blends seamlessly with nature, with 10 tented pavilions, each with a private plunge pool, outdoor shower, and big living areas. The luxury camp also has a central community pavilion that houses a restaurant, main pool, lounge, and two spa suites. Guests can experience gourmet meals next to campfires, storytelling beneath the stars, and a range of immersive activities. The camp offers nature-based wellness activities such as morning yoga, guided hikes, and gorgeous outdoor meditations.
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