What are the Types of Desert Safari Activities?

Dubai is a beautiful desert city with such mesmerizing landscapes and sand dunes all around. If you are in Dubai and you don’t go on a desert Safari, then you cherished nothing of Dubai. Desert Safaris are a must in Dubai. As you ride through the picturesque golden sand dunes that stretch across the desert, you’ll feel the adrenaline rush of thrilling desert safari activities.

 

What is a Desert Safari?

A desert Safari is a very old adventure sport that dates back to prehistoric times. A safari literally translates to a ride. Therefore, A Desert Safari means taking an adventure ride through the wavy dunes of sand either on a camel caravan or on a vehicle. It’s a phenomenal experience as the car or the caravan moves through the bumps of sand dunes and one wobble and shrieks out of thrill and excitement. All you see is the vast expanse of the desert with seemingly no ends. If you want to spice up your adventure, you can go for a camel caravan desert safari instead of a car.

Seeing the requirements of the visitors, we provide you with a wide range of options for desert safari. This article intends to help you determine which particular desert Safari suits you the best as one may find it confusing at a glance. There are mainly four types of Desert Safari according to the time schedule, namely-

1. Early Morning Desert Safari

This is a fantastic deal for a morning person. People who are early risers and enjoy the serenity of sunrise and early morning must avail of this package. To watch the sun, rise slowly and the dawn creeps in as the sky adorns itself in light golden hues, is a heavenly experience. The sand dunes look serene as the morning sun shines on them. There are some interesting adventurous activities that can be done on morning safari rides such as sandboarding and dune-bashing. There are experts who accompany and therefore, it’s not very scary or risky too.

2. Daytime Desert Safari

There are visitors who do not have enough time in the night or evenings as their trip remains completely packed with other night-time activities. This is a nice option for such tourists. You neither have to wake up too early for this nor have to keep your evenings free for the safari. Just before you get off to your other activities, you can go for a quick morning safari. As not many other activities happen in the mornings, visitors are usually free during that time and can utilize it for desert safari without hampering their schedule for other activities. You can try sports like quad bike rides, sandboarding, sand skiing, animal viewing or hot air balloon rides, when on a morning safari. Early morning or daytime Safari can opt when you don’t want to go for camping and dinner.

3. Evening Desert Safari

If you want to fall madly in love with the paradise called Dubai and create unforgettable memories, then you should check out the evening Desert Safari. You happen to witness the desert of Dubai in it’s finest form. The setting sun and the sky slowly turning crimson-red look stunning. It’s an out-of-the-world experience. You get the most beautiful clicks as well during the evenings with a magical backdrop of the crimson sun and the painted sky. Some of the activities that can be done during the evening Safari are hot air balloon rides and dune-bashing. Just imagine slowly rising up in the air in a hot-air balloon, admiring the beautiful blend of the sunset hues in the endless sky. How ethereal! Evenings are an ideal time for a Hot-air balloon ride.

4. Overnight Desert Safari

The night itself brings adventurous vibes with it. Overnight Safaris are the most thrilling of all and adventure-loving brave-hearts must give it a shot. You get the experience of camping, sleeping in tents, and exploring the desert at night in the spine-chilling darkness. Wow! What an adventure! That adrenaline rush within and goosebumps all over is something you would definitely want to feel on this trip. Overnight safaris are also the most eventful with loads of fun events and activities. Name some are Camel rides, sand skiing, dune bugging, Henna art, Barbeque, dinner, camping, and belly dance performance. After all this, you are going to get a flavor of sleeping in your fuzzy blankets in the tents.

Each type of Safari has its own benefits and bright sides. Depending on your schedule and availability, you can always opt for the one which fits your needs the best. Don’t miss out on a desert safari or else, your Dubai trip will remain incomplete.