From July 2027, travellers will be able to sleep on the edge of the world's largest salt flat in polished silver Airstream trailers. Samkani Camp, a new boutique glamping project from luxury operator A&K Sanctuary, will put six architect-designed campers on Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni — five guest suites and one dining venue.
The setting could hardly be more dramatic. The salt flat sits in the Daniel Campos Province near the Andes at 3,656 metres above sea level and covers more than 10,582 square kilometres, with a salt crust up to eight metres thick. The name Samkani means 'the one who dreams' in Aymara, the indigenous language of the Altiplano, and the design leans into the landscape: the campers' mirrored exteriors echo the flat's famous wet-season look, while interiors mix blue Bolivian marble, wood and stainless steel.
Accommodation around the salar is already unconventional — many local hotels are built from salt blocks because traditional materials are scarce — but Samkani aims at the high end. A&K positions it as one of the only places to stay directly on the salt flat, promising privacy, silence and some of the clearest stargazing skies anywhere.
Beyond the suites, the camp will offer more than 30 experiences, each accompanied by a private guide and driver who can explain the flat's unusual geology, wildlife and local culture. Guests will be able to book Samkani either as an A&K Tailormade journey or as part of a small-group itinerary. Bookings aren't open yet, but A&K is taking registrations on its website for those who want first access.
Timing matters here. The salt flat draws visitors year-round, but December to April is the wet season, when a thin layer of water turns the whole surface into a giant mirror — the effect the campers' chrome-and-marble aesthetic deliberately references. If you want that reflected-sky photography, aim for those months; the dry season brings the striking hexagonal salt crust patterns instead.
For travellers, this is a rare chance to stay on the salar itself rather than in the nearby town of Uyuni, with hotel-level comfort at a site where remoteness is the whole point. Just be prepared for altitude: at nearly 3,700 metres, a day or two to acclimatise is wise before heading out onto the flat.
