The Dubai Desert Safari Tours are one of the most popular and exciting adventures among tourists and locals alike. These tours allow you to discover the beautiful Arabian deserts and discover a completely different side of the city. Most activities here are family-friendly and suitable for every skill level and age group. Plus, tour guides are available who take care of all the arrangements and ensure the guests have a memorable time.
However, while the tour guides take care of everything, you must prepare yourself as well and pack some essential items that might come in handy during the safari tour. What are these items? Well, this is what we will discuss in today’s blog, so be sure to read it until the end.
4 Important Items to Pack For Dubai Desert Safari Tours
These are five important items you must pack for your Dubai desert safari adventure:
Clothing Items
Clothing matters a lot when going on desert safari tours because the temperatures here are extremely hot and dry. To feel comfortable in this type of weather, we recommend wearing lightweight and comfortable clothes made from cotton or linen fabric to keep you cool.
Further additional items you can bring include a hat/cap or sunglasses to protect your head and face from harmful sun rays. You can also buy a keffiyeh (traditional Arabic scarf) from local vendors in the desert. If you have booked an overnight safari package and plan on staying at the campsites, then pack a shawl or a jacket because it gets cold at night.
Regarding footwear, when walking and exploring the desert, you must wear close-toed boots that cover your entire feet. For staying at the desert campsites while resting, you can pack sandals or flip-flops but don’t wear those when walking on the sand.
Essential Accessories
After clothing items, you can pack some other essential accessories for your desert safari tour. These include a sunscreen lotion to protect your skin from harmful UV rays of the sun. This is especially important for those visiting from cold climate regions who are not accustomed to the harsh weather conditions of the desert.
A camera is a must-have item on a desert safari tour and also pack some extra batteries in case it runs out of power. For smartphones, we recommend bringing a power bank for charging. Also, buy a small backpack that is easy to carry around to hold all these items. Remember not to overpack too much because you might feel burdened.
Health and Safety Items
You are responsible for your health and safety during the desert safari tour. Remember, the safari tours take place in deserts far away from the city, and here, you don’t have access to shops, pharmacies, or malls. So, you must pack some important health and safety items for the tour. These include water bottles, lip balm, and hand sanitizers.
Also, if you or anyone in your group has been prescribed medicines by a doctor, bring those along on the tour. Further, ask the tour guide to make certain arrangements to accommodate those with health conditions when booking the tour.
Cash and ID Documents
Also, keep some hard cash with you in case you have to purchase souvenirs from a local shop. Bring your ID card, passport, or any other identity document because you might need these to prove your identity if needed.
Some Additional Tips to Remember for the Desert Safari Tour
Besides packing some essential items, here are some important tips to remember for your desert safari tour:
- Follow Safety Guidelines: Remember to follow safety guidelines given by the tour guide and do as they say, especially when riding 4×4 vehicles, quad bikes, or camels. Wear the safety equipment provided, and don’t take it off.
- Capture the Memorable Moments: Remember to capture the memorable moments from the tour. These include safari activities like dune bashing, camel rides, and campsite dance shows like tanoura and belly dance.
For detailed information on campsite activities, please read our guide Campsite Activities on An Evening Desert Safari.
- Add Pick/Drop Service: If you don’t have a conveyance to reach the desert, it is better to add a pick-and-drop service from your tour company, which can arrange a luxury vehicle for this purpose. Remember to discuss pickup location and time at the time of booking.
Conclusion
These are some essential items you will need on your Private Desert Safari Dubai tour. Among all these items, remember to pack only those which you need the most. Avoid overpacking because you might feel burdened to carry them around.
Bilal Mohsin
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