Want to try something exciting and adventurous in Dubai, but you are on a budget and don’t have much money to spare? Well, fret not; we have the perfect activity that won’t be a burden on your wallet- the Dubai Self Drive Safari tour. This cost-effective tour doesn’t skimp on the fun and offers all the excitement and adventure activities we get on a typical desert safari ride.
If you are going to explore Dubai’s desserts for the first time and are low on budget, then book a Self-drive Dubai safari ride and have a fun and memorable time with your family. Here is everything you need to know regarding this tour and all the activities it offers. Let’s get started.
What is the Dubai Self-Drive Safari Tour All About?
Desert safaris offer the best and most exciting way to discover the hidden beauty of natural landscapes that surround Dubai. You can go on an adventurous dune bashing, quad biking, sandboarding, and camel riding to explore. Also, besides these rides, the desert safaris offer a glimpse of traditional and cultural aspects of Arabs that you can experience at the campsite.
A Self-driving safari tour involves driving your own vehicle to a desert location instead of availing pickup/drop services provided by the tour operator, thus helping you cut down your budget. In the desert, you will have proper parking facilities along with VIP sofa seating at the campsite to enjoy the refreshments offered. However, some activities are excluded from the self-drive safari package, such as quad biking and sunset photography; you have to pay extra to enjoy these activities.
Regarding the cost of a self-drive desert safari, the standard package costs 99 AED, and it doesn’t include quad biking. If you want to include quad biking and VIP sofa seating at the campsite, you have to pay around 199 AED.
Exploring the Desert on a Self-Drive Safari Tour
Here is how you can explore Dubai deserts on a self-drive desert safari and have a memorable time on your vacation:
Booking a Tour from a Reputable Company
The first thing to do is to book your self-drive safari tour from a well-reputed tour operator that offers quality services. Do some research online and ask for recommendations from your friends regarding which company has an outclass service and best packages.
Book Your Tour on Your Desired Day and Time
After you are done finding the best company, it is time to book a tour on your desired day and time. It’s best to book at least 7 days before the actual time so you have plenty of time to prepare.
Arriving in the Desert
On a self-drive safari, you have to arrive in the desert in your vehicle, and that can be a regular car, a jeep, or a Landcruiser, whichever you own. Be sure to arrive on time or at least half an hour before the designated time so your guide can brief you on what to expect on the tour and what safety procedures to follow.
You will have a dedicated parking spot in the desert to park your vehicle without any extra costs.
Begin the Tour With a Dune Bashing Ride
You can start your self-drive safari tour with a thrilling dune-bashing ride on a 4×4 Landcruiser. You have the option to drive it yourself, or an expert driver can do it for you. Either way, you surely will have a fun time here as you drive at high speeds on the bumpy dunes while being strapped to a seat belt.
Try Quad Biking
After dune bashing, you can drive the all-new exciting ATV quad bike ride at high speeds on the undulating dunes that are sure to get your heart racing with excitement. Go anywhere you want in the vast desert and as fast as you want. Climb tall dunes to see sunset views or race with your friends to see who reaches first.
Remember you have to pay extra for quad biking, it’s not included in the regular safari package.
Explore Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve is a vast space of different desert landscapes. It’s home to many unique species, and you can discover its untouched dunes and lakes on your self-drive Adventure Tour safari.
Stargazing in the Desert
Dubai’s deserts offer minimal light pollution, providing an excellent opportunity for stargazing. Bring along a telescope or simply lay back and enjoy the night sky. The moonlight transforms the desert into a magical place that you will remember for a long time.
Respect the Envrionment
Remember to take care of the environment and don’t throw away any litter or injure any wildlife.
Conclusion
A Self-drive safari offers a cheap way to explore the beautiful desert of Dubai without needing to spend too much. If you are short on budget but still want to try a safari tour, then this is the best option for you.
For more information related to VIP Desert Safari Dubai and packages available, you can always call Desert Planet Tourism.
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