Going on a Private Desert Safari Dubai tour with your family and friends for sure sounds like a fun and exciting adventure. However, you need to plan thoroughly and prepare accordingly to deal with the harsh desert environment. Starting with booking a tour with a reputable company, dressing accordingly, and packing essential items that come in handy during the tour.
Here is a complete guide on how to plan a perfect Dubai Private Desert Safari tour for the first time.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Plan a Private Desert Safari Tour?
Follow this step-by-step guide on how to plan a desert safari tour in Dubai:
Select a Reputable Tour Company
Always book the desert safari tour from a well-reputed tour company. Do some research and find the top-rated companies in the city. Book only for those that have positive customer reviews and positive ratings on review sites like Tripadvisor, Yelp, and Google GMB profiles.
Apart from reputation also see what type of safety procedures the company follows and the prices they offer. Don’t go for cheap offers because sometimes a company might not disclose the exact price without taxes or additional charges. These companies should not be trusted at all. Always call the company to inquire whether the prices they have mentioned are final and there are no additional ones.
Also, book the desert safari tour in advance especially if you are visiting during the peak tourist season.
Choose a Suitable Safari Tour Package
After choosing the tour company, you need to select a suitable desert safari package for your adventure. Tour companies offer several safari packages that differ according to the activities included, day timing, and campsite experiences. The popular tour packages are as follows:
- Morning Desert Safari
- Evening Desert Safari
- Overnight Desert Safari
- Private Desert Safari
The morning tours are shorter and perfect for those who are busy in the evening and later part of the day. The campsite entertainment is limited but morning time is perfect for safari activities like dune bashing, quad biking, sandboarding, and camel rides because of low temperatures and minimal crowds.
The evening and overnight tours are longer and include more activities too. Their main highlight is the campsite entertainment, dance shows, and BBQ buffet dinners.
If you want a more exclusive and private experience of dune bashing and don’t want to share a vehicle with other passengers then Private Desert Safari is the best choice. Here you’ll have a complete vehicle, a dedicated guide, and a separate camp for your group. For more information read Top Desert Desert Safari Dubai Packages in 2024.
Planning to Reach the Desert
Desert safari tours in Dubai are conducted in the desert surrounding the city and reaching there takes at least 40-50 minutes. Most visitors and tourists don’t have their own means of transportation so they have to hire one. Luckily tour companies provide the pick and drop service from city to desert that you can hire for additional costs.
The pick-and-drop service is done in luxury 4×4 vehicles to ensure the guests have a comfortable riding experience. These services are usually shared or private. Also, you have to decide on the time and location from where you want to be picked before the tour; it can be a public spot or a hotel. Discuss it with your tour company and be ready on time.
Dress in Appropriate Clothes
Dressing is a very important thing to consider when going on desert safari tours. Since you’ll be out exploring the desert where the temperatures are scorching hot and the overall environment is dusty. People who are unfamiliar with these conditions might have an unpleasant experience.
When it comes to dressing wear lightweight and comfortable clothes that are not too tight. Avoid wearing anything from synthetic materials because they are not good heat and sweat absorbers.
T-shirts with shorts and trousers are the best choice. For women long skirts and shalwar kameez are ideal. Also wear a hat, glasses, or bandana to protect the skin from harmful sun rays. In winter if you are on an Overnight safari tour then pack a jacket and sweater too because it gets cold at night.
Pack Essential Items
Lastly, after planning the dressing, you must also pack other essential items that might be needed during the safari tour. Such as sunscreen lotion, a camera, motion sickness medicines, etc.
The camera is a must-thing to have because you cannot miss out on capturing the beautiful desert scenery and memorable moments from the tour. Motion sickness medicines are also important because people who have never been on dune-bashing rides such as these might experience nausea or vomiting due to their bumpy nature.
Which Place is Best for Desert Safari Dubai?
Many places in Dubai’s deserts are worth visiting and checking out on a safari tour. Some of the most popular ones include:
- Al Qudra Desert
- Lahbab Desert
- Al-Aweer Desert
- Al-Bidayer Desert
- Jebel Maleihah
Conclusion
The Dubai Desert Safari Tours are undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist activities. These tours allow us to explore the vast and beautiful Arabian deserts on various adventure rides and also enjoy the rich culture and hospitality of the locals.
However, you must plan the tour accordingly for a comfortable and relaxing experience. We have outlined 5 steps to follow when planning the safari tour. If you still need more guidance then contact us and talk to our representative.
Bilal Mohsin
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