Guide To Dubai Desert Safari
There are a number of tour operators in Dubai that offer desert safari packages. To make sure that you get a good deal for the amount you pay, you should do a little research on the net and compare the package benefits and prices as quoted by various tour operators. These operators have different charges for adults and children and offer special discounts during the month of Ramadan and on New Year. Regardless of your penchant for adventure, you should go on a desert safari in Dubai while on a trip to the city as the experience is truly out of this world.
These safaris are also known as dune bashing trips in the local parlance and take groups of 4 to 6 people on a memorable drive across the dunes in a 4 wheeler. To make the most of this experience, it is highly recommended that you ensure that your driver is well trained and can speak a bit of English as well.
Depending of the desert safari package you opt for - morning safari, evening safari or overnight safari - you will be picked up from your hotel by a car that will take you on a drive across the desert dunes. This is when the real fun begins and a 20 to 30 minutes session of dune bashing will leave you asking for more. Just imagine climbing atop a series of Dune Mountains at 45 degree angle in a four wheeler!
Nearly an hour into the safari and the car will come to a stop to allow the tourists to enjoy the magnificent view of the sun set. From there, the drive continues towards the central camp site in the middle of the desert. There you can indulge in activities such as camel rides, sand skiing or boarding and even quad biking. By this time, the tour operators will start the barbeque and you can feast on the culinary offering along with some cold drinks that are included in the package. A full buffet spread is often included in most overnight desert safari packages. Once you have had your full, you can smoke the Shisha or treat yourself to some Arabic tea and fresh dates. You can also help yourself to some fine quality liquor available at the bar in the camp site.
Once the dinner is over, the belly dancers take center stage at the camp site and keep the campers entertained with their sultry dance moves. After the performance, you will be required to hit the sleeping bag in a comfortable tent in case you have opted for an overnight safari or will be driven back to your hotel if you have taken an evening desert safari package. The overnight safari package includes breakfast as well.
Some of the must-haves that you should pack in your travel bag when you are going for a desert safari in Dubai are your camera, sunscreen and a change of clothes for an overnight stay. You do not require to carry any food or drinks as these will be provided by the tour operator.