Mongolia is a country that captivates through its authenticity and the hospitality of its people, though accommodation can sometimes be quite basic. We traveled across the territory in search of charming lodges to combine gers, luxury and comfort to enhance your stay. Here is our top 10 of the best ger camps in Mongolia!

1- MunkhTenger

Nestled in the heart of the Orkhon Valley National Park, the MunkhTenger ger camp can accommodate up to 66 people. Indeed, in addition to its restaurant, the camp has 4 luxury gers, 5 semi-luxury gers and 16 standard gers; all comfortable and beautifully decorated.

The highlight? The camp offers various activities including horseback rides, traditional performances and wellness massages.

Learn more https://www.voyage-mongolie.com/guide-mongolie/hebergement/munkhtenger/

2- Secret of Ongii

About 520 kilometers from the capital Ulaanbaatar lies the Secret of Ongii camp. With 45 gers, the camp can accommodate 100 people. It offers various activities including visits to the Ongii ruins, camel treks and visits to nomadic families.

The highlight? The restaurant is an attraction in itself. Entirely built with natural wood and stone, it can serve up to 100 guests. Learn more https://www.voyage-mongolie.com/guide-mongolie/hebergement/secret-of-ongi/

3- Three Camel Lodges

This eco lodge is the first luxury ger camp in Mongolia. It was built to serve as a base for exploring Gurvan Saikhan National Park. The camp features 40 carefully designed gers combining traditional Mongolian culture with modern comfort. The highlight? The lodge is ecological and uses solar and wind energy to produce its electricity.

Learn more https://www.voyage-mongolie.com/guide-mongolie/hebergement/three-camels-lodge/

4- Sweet Gobi

This geolodge belongs to the Out of Nowhere brand, which offers a new generation of ecological lodges. Facing Khögnö Khan National Park, the camp consists of about twenty gers nestled at the foot of the Elsen Tasarhai sand dunes.

The highlight? The special ger called "Hair Cocoon" will allow you to have your hair washed "teapot style" by a Mongolian hostess in traditional dress.

Learn more https://www.voyage-mongolie.com/guide-mongolie/hebergement/ecolodge-sweet-gobi

5- Ursa Major

Near the village of Khujirt lies the Ursa Major camp. Like Sweet Gobi, the eco lodge made up of 15 gers is also part of the Out of Nowhere brand.

The highlight? The camp offers various activities including traditional archery, visits to the ancient capital Karakorum, and horseback riding through the steppe.

Learn more https://www.voyage-mongolie.com/guide-mongolie/hebergement/ursa-major/

6- Jalman Meadows

The Jalman Meadows camp is situated on the Upper Tuul River, in a landscape surrounded by lush hills that are home to larch and birch forests. It consists of 16 gers.

The highlight? Peaceful silence, perhaps broken only by the buzzing of grasshoppers and the singing of birds.

7- Ikh Nart

The Ikh Nartiin Chuluu reserve (Ikh Nart) is a nature reserve located in the eastern Gobi province. It covers an area of approximately 66,000 hectares of grasslands and semi-desert steppes and is home to one of the last populations of Argali sheep. The highlight? Ikh Nart hosts a wide diversity of plant and animal species, including 33 mammals, 6 reptiles, 125 birds and over 200 plants.

8- Toilogt

A very well-situated camp, on a small jutting peninsula in the lake. The setting is idyllic... With its few gers, its tipis and several wooden chalets set back from the camp, there is no shortage of accommodation types. There are also several small "shops" nearby selling essential goods and handicrafts. With its large restaurant (free Wi-Fi), it is the most impressive of the camps in the region, particularly favored by European travelers. You may not find the best value for money here, but in terms of comfort, it is impeccable.

9- Tuul Riverside Lodge

Located one hour's drive east of the bustling capital Ulaanbaatar, Tuul Riverside Lodge is a small, entirely sustainable traditional Mongolian camp. It is surrounded by a sea of grass and hills that stretch to the Tuul River. The highlight? The lodge offers a range of both adventure and cultural activities. You can relax around a campfire to admire the Milky Way.

10- HS Khaan Resort

Nestled about 45 kilometers northwest of Ulaanbaatar, HS Khaan Resort is a first-class experience. The individual cabins are charming and luxurious, the spacious suites are far from rustic and offer all the comfort you could wish for. The highlight? The open plains are perfect for hiking and the remote location creates an uninterrupted canopy of brilliant stars every evening.

Did You Know?

The Mongolian ger has existed for centuries. It symbolically represents the deep bond between the Mongolian people and the extreme nature in which they live, which is the basis of Shamanism and Tengrism (spiritual practices predating the arrival of Buddhism). It is actually a reduced representation of the Mongolian people's world. As such, in reference to the sacred nature of nature and the spirits that inhabit it, the ger itself is considered a sacred space. Its round shape evokes the celestial vault, and the central pillars, particularly respected, symbolize the cosmic axis, the connection between earth and sky, the foundation of all spiritual practice.