Central Australia hosts the world's largest population of feral dromedary camels — estimated at several hundred thousand — descendants of 19th-century imports from British India and Afghanistan used to open up the interior. The vast scrublands between Uluru, the Simpson Desert and the Kimberley are where they roam free, best spotted from 4x4 tracks off the Oodnadatta or Tanami roads. Controversial as an invasive species damaging native ecosystems, they are culturally celebrated in Alice Springs during the annual Camel Cup horse-style race each July.
Central Australia hosts the world's largest population of feral dromedary camels — estimated at several hundred thousand — descendants of 19th-century imports from British India and Afghanistan used to open up the interior. The vast scrublands between Uluru, the Simpson Desert and the Kimberley are where they roam free, best spotted from 4x4 tracks off the Oodnadatta or Tanami roads. Controversial as an invasive species damaging native ecosystems, they are culturally celebrated in Alice Springs during the annual Camel Cup horse-style race each July.
See Camel in Australian Outback — Red Centre (Australia). Best months: May, June, July (up to 65% sighting chance). Watching. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.
