Embark on an African-style wildlife safari, desert camping, and a hot air balloon flight in this overnight adventure from Dubai. Travel through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a vintage Land Rover, spotting wildlife like gazelles, oryx, and camels. Enjoy a 4-course dinner under the stars at a Bedouin-style camp, and the next morning, soar above the Arabian Desert in a hot air balloon to witness the sunrise.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Sunset falcon demonstration
✔ A gentle nature safari in the legendary vintage land rover
✔ Dinner
✔ A sunrise hot air balloon flight above the desert
✔ Breakfast
✔ Overnight stay in our stone-walled rooms complete with mattress, beddings, and pillows. (no showers)
✔ Pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
✖ Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Le Wana Hotel
2. Sapphire Hotel Apartments
3. Palette Reflections Hotel
4. Coral Park Hotel Apartment
5. Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
6. Rove Healthcare City
7. Copthorne Hotel Dubai
8. Carlton Downtown Hotel
9. Armani Hotel
10. Canopy By Hilton Dubai Al Seef
11. Dolphin Hotel Apartments
12. Majestic Premier Hotel
13. Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
14. Quality Inn Horizon
15. Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga
16. Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District
17. Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai
18. Piccadilly Hotel
19. Deebaj Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments
20. Green Desert Hotel
Additional Info: We offer pickup from any hotel in Dubai. For pickups from a residence or apartment, a private vehicle booking is required. Pick-up times vary throughout the year based on sunset times. Generally, expect pickup between 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm. We will confirm your exact pick-up time via email or phone call around noon on the day of your excursion. If you do not hear from us, please contact us through your booking or account.
Itinerary
1
Dubai
Pick-up from Dubai hotels between 02:00 PM and 04:30 PM, depending on the season. We will inform you of the exact pick-up time around noon on the day of your desert safari.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and receive your Headscarf and a Stainless Steel Water Bottle. These are included in each booking and are a gift for our guests to take home.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Embark on a 60-minute nature safari
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Marvel at a spectacular sunset falcon show against an Arabian sunset backdrop.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Arrive at an authentic torch-lit Bedouin camp and receive a warm Arabic welcome with coffee and dates. Enjoy live breadmaking, coffeemaking, camel rides, and shisha. Indulge in a four-course traditional dinner, and immerse yourself in interactive Emirati performances like drumming and Yola.
Duration: 2 hours
6
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Extend your desert adventure with an overnight stay in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling. Enjoy the comfort of a cozy bed, soft pillows, and fresh sheets for a restful night’s sleep.
Duration: 8 hours
7
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Enhance your adventure with a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon flight the next morning. The overnight Bedouin camp is just 15 minutes from the balloon take-off site. After your flight, return to the camp for a delicious breakfast before heading back to the city.
Duration: 2 hours
8
Dubai
Return to the hotel between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM, depending on the season and traffic.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes
• Please note: Guides in the following languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian) are upon request and availability.
• Children under 5 years are not permitted
• At the camp there is running water and clean bathroom but no shower
• One backpack or luggage not more than 50 cm in height is allowed per guest
• The rate for a private vehicle depends on the total number of participants including children
