It is a special experience at a high level. The food is exceptionally good helped by a greenhouse on the property. The yurt ,itself was tastefully done and very comfortable with a bathroom attached in a smaller yurt (ger). I admit it took a little while to get use to not throwing the used toilet paper in the toilet. Having attached bathrooms is a big change from when my husband was there in 2008. But the bathrooms are still a challenge for management because of the lodge's location in the dessert.
There are plenty of activities. I especially liked the Flaming Cliffs which once held dinosaurs whose small bone fragments can still be easily seen in the sand.. Riding on a camel across the dessert is another highlight. Make sure you get one with two humps so you have something to hang on to.
Our group experienced a monsoon type rain in the dessert...Rain is unusual in the dessert and getting stuck in 2-3 foot deep ruts due the flooding was exciting....but not dangerous...The drivers are experts at towing you out via other vehicles in the caravan.
Seeing four men erect a yurt in an half an hour was intriguing.
The staff was exceedingly gracious. The dining room staff needs to try to learn more English. They ought to have a lesson everyday for even 20 minutes. The senior staff speaks English well.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Surely the top of the ladder in Mongolian ger camps!
An eco-sensitive ger camp that delivers comfort and (almost) luxury in the Gobi. Built of local materials in a traditional style many of the gers have en suite toilets and sinks, no small deal after camping in the desert.
A relaxing porch from which to sip a COLD drink (cold is hard to find in central and southern Mongolia!) and gaze out over the vastness that is the Gobi.
Lots of hot water and clean toilet areas, with loads of clean towels.
Food is very good.
All in all a WINNER!
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Date of stay: July 2011Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:A ger with an attched toilet and sink is well worth the extra cost.
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On our Mongolia trip, our group was able to stay at 3 differently-priced accommodations, 3 Camel Lodge being our last ger "camp". It is how I would envision top-notch glamping. Nice beds and a fire wood oven in each ger which attendants light during the cold autumn mornings. A full en-suite bathroom with plush robes and toiletry sets. A mini theater. Multiple course dinners and a pleasant breakfast spread.
The staff are very accommodating and friendly. The grounds are well kept and has a sweeping view of the Mongolian plain from their lodge. They have bikes which you can ride out into the hill behind the camp. We got snow one night (a surprise in September) and it was the most beautiful thing to see in the morning.
No cell reception or wifi but it didn't really bother us. You get to unplug and enjoy the scenery and peacefulness in comfort.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I actually went to Mongolia with a friend in July 2014. Our experience has stayed with me. We stayed in fully modernized gers with beautiful furnishings, an attached, modern bathroom, spa like central shower room, delicious fresh cuisine, a central lodge, and massages offered. A welcoming end to days of riding across difficult terrains and trekking. Beautifully run and most accommodating. A amazing surprise in the middle of vast desert plains.
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Date of stay: September 2015Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Wow! This place was a breath of fresh air after the places we’ve stayed in around Mongolia. The best glamping in the country! The staff and services were great!
It’s a long ride from Dalanzadgad airport. But once we arrived the setting made up for it. Keep in mind there are no roads around so it is one bumpy ride to the camp.
The gers come with their own toilet (no door to the bathroom) and shower. There’s eco friendly soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion. Everything is eco friendly. You have to ask for a hairdryer. Good news is there is an electric outlet! Lighting is good but was limited because of solar energy. Water is limited so plan on taking quick showers (I’m sure you will it’s either freezing cold or boiling hot in the mornings, in my ger at least). Get extra portable lighting/flash lights and extra batteries just in case electricity goes off (it did a few times we were there, but briefly as I had to run over in the dark to ask for help). Ok so the bad news is there’s no TV (like all camps) or WiFi, but they don’t see this as bad as the place screams of unwinding and relaxation. There is a tv room under the bar and they have a handful of movies and documentaries, all Mongolia-related, and they’re a good selection.
The bar area is where you go to read, drink and get to know other guests. The restaurant opens during meal times only and you can see what they’re cooking for lunch and dinner through the kitchen windows. All set menu so you have to give them your allergies and dietary options. Breakfast buffet was really really good. The food is the best we had during our whole stay in Mongolia!
There are a few activities like horse riding and electric scooters. And of course excursions. You take the walkway up the hill behind the camp and walk for about 5 minutes to the sunset viewing area which is a great place on the other side of the hill.
I recommend staying for at least 2 nights. We stayed 4 nights and it was great.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Hi there, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are glad to hear you enjoyed having no tv and wifi and hope you were able to relax! Thank you for your kind words.
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Our lodge can be booked for 2, 3 and 4 night all inclusive packages. Rates will be available soon on the three camel lodge website. In the meantime, please email us for further information.
