What is an Abu Dhabi desert safari?
An Abu Dhabi desert safari is an ideal activity for individuals who want to know more about the desert. Travelers opting for an Abu Dhabi desert safari can experience all the exciting activities of the desert with ease and comfort. There are many desert safari packages to choose from making it easier to explore the desert with activities of your preference at a time that is convenient for you.
What are the types of Abu Dhabi desert safari?
These are the Abu Dhabi desert safaris that are currently available in the market. Travelers can choose from any of these safaris depending on the time of day they want to visit the desert, the activities they want to take part in and their budget.
1. Sunrise Desert Safari
Duration: 5 hours
When? Early Morning
Head to the desert in the early morning hours to witness a desert sunrise from a dune summit. You can take loads of photos using your phone, a camera or just sit back and absorb the peace and beauty of the view. Head to the camp and have breakfast with Arabic coffee. The activities that follow breakfast include a camel riding experience, a dune driving session and a stop at a camel farm on your way back.
2. Morning Desert Safari
Duration: 4 hours
When? Morning
The morning desert safari takes you to a camel farm where you can observe a herd of camels. You will then proceed to the traditional desert camp where you will be welcomed with Arabic coffee, tea or beverages. Take part in activities like camel riding and sandboarding before heading back.
3. Evening Desert Safari
Duration: 6 hours
When? Evening and Night
First stop will be the camel farm where you can interact with a herd of camels before heading towards the desert camp. En route to the desert camp, you will enjoy a thrilling dune ride and make a stop to view the desert sunset from a dune summit. After reaching the camp you will be welcomed with Arabic coffee and dates, tea or soft drinks depending on your preference. Enjoy a host of activities like camel riding, sand boarding and a photoshoot with Arabic costumes. Guests can also smoke an aromatic shisha pipe or get their hands decorated with henna. Dinner will be served Arabic style with comfortable floor cushions, carpets, and a BBQ menu. Finally, enjoy a belly dance performance and return back.
4. Overnight Desert Safari
Duration: 19 hours
When? Night and Morning
Your first activity will be a thrilling dune ride after which you will be taken to the desert camp. Hop aboard a camel to enjoy a camel ride. After your back on the ground, brave your hand for a photoshoot with a falcon. Enjoy a thrilling desert activity famously known as sandboarding. Get your hands decorated with henna before watching a belly dance performance. Have your fill with a delicious BBQ dinner buffet under the stars before retiring for the night in your pre-arranged tent. Wake up in the morning and have a continental buffet style breakfast before heading back.
5. Romantic Desert Safari
Duration: 6 hours
When? Evening and night
This is an ideal safari if you are celebrating a special occasion, planning on proposing to your significant other, want to enjoy some quality family time or go on a date. Your first activity will be a dune driving session followed by a stop at a camel farm. After reaching the Bedouin desert camp, you will be served dates with Arabic coffee and escorted to the private dining setup. You can spend hours in privacy relaxing on the Arabic style setup with floor cushions, carpets, and tiki torches. Observe the sunset with a glass of champagne (on request). After sundown, you will be served a BBQ dinner which you can enjoy while stargazing.
6. Camel Trekking Safari
Duration: 4 hours
When? Morning
This desert safari is for individuals who want to spend more time riding a camel. Your first activity will be a dune drive after which you will stop for some photos of the landscapes and a few selfies. You will be given a camel to ride for half an hour and then taken to the desert camp for some complimentary soft drinks, Arabic coffee or tea. Finally, you will get to visit an animal farm where you can spot desert animals in their habitat.
7. Quad Biking Safari
Duration: 4 hours
When? Morning
Thrill seekers can have a wonderful experience by opting for the Quad bike tour. You will experience a dune drive session. After reaching the camp you can take part in sandboarding and quad biking for an hour.
General Includes of Abu Dhabi Desert Safari
Organized transport
All Abu Dhabi desert safaris include pick up from your Abu Dhabi hotel, airport, seaport or any other notable landmark in Abu Dhabi. The vehicle used for transport is 4WD that is capable of off-roading and come with AC and comfortable seats. After the desert safari is over, you will also be dropped back at your Abu Dhabi hotel, the airport, seaport or any other Abu Dhabi location.
Skilled safari guides
Our safari guides double as drivers and are knowledgeable of all safety precautions and the necessary procedures. They have years of experience with the desert and are always friendly.
Exciting activities
Because of the shifting landscape, the desert offers multiple opportunities for adventure activities. Dune driving has risen in popularity as a thrilling desert activity. The safari guide reduces the air in the tire to make maneuvering over sand dunes easy. All you have to do is strap on your seatbelts and enjoy the bumpy ride. Sandboarding is also an interesting activity to try and is a variant of snowboarding. Camel riding is a traditional mode of transport that was used by the Bedouins and is a good way to experience the desert from a different angle.
Traditional entertainment
Emirati entertainment has become world famous. You will enjoy activities like belly dancing, a photo shoot with Arabic costumes, henna paintings, stargazing and an opportunity to try shisha.
Well-maintained camps
Our camps are clean and well-maintained with all the necessary facilities to make the experience for our customers even more memorable.
Meals or refreshments
Guests are served Arabic coffee with dates, tea or soft drinks in most desert safaris. BBQ dinners are only served during overnight, evening and romantic desert safaris. Breakfast is served for sunrise and overnight desert safaris. All food is prepared under hygienic conditions with freshly sourced ingredients.
Comments
Post a Comment