5 Useful Tips for a Desert Safari


The vast lands of a desert can make a perfect tourist destination for a fun and action packed desert safari. They involve plenty of sports and adventure activities, such as dune bashing, camel riding, quad biking and sand boarding. Additionally, there is the opportunity to experience traditional activities like henna painting, falconry, and watching local dance forms at the campsite.

A desert safari can take place during the day, but will be very hot at certain times of the year with the temperature reaching up to 55° C. However, a more relaxed tour experience is possible at night when the climate conditions are more comfortable.

However, there are plenty of things to consider in the process of getting prepared for a desert safari. Here are a few tips to make the all-round experience a lot more fun and comfortable:


Wear comfortable clothes

The preferred clothing for the desert safari is casual, loose and comfortable. This is likely to include clothes like cotton shirts, pants or shorts. The preferred footwear is sandals, flip-flops or other open shoes. There will be plenty of activities that involve being out in the sand, so open shoes are important to avoid issues with sand constantly getting in the closed shoes. Also, it will benefit to limit the amount of jewelry worn.

Additionally, it is worth considering the tour activities when deciding on the clothing. For instance, if a camel ride is likely to be a major part of the tour it can benefit to wear the long pants for the most comfortable experience.


Take notice of the instructors

The desert safari can include a variety of rough and adventurous activities, so it is important to listen to the instructor. For instance, the dune bashing activity is certain to quite rough. If the guidelines are followed there is no reason why everyone shouldn't stay safe and have a fun time. The adventures on the steep dunes will be fun and exhilarating, but is best to simply relax and let the skilled driver take control.


Pack the right supplies

It is not necessary to pack much for the desert safari, but a few useful items to consider include sunscreen, sunglasses and a light jacket. If planning a night tour, the desert temperature will be noticeable cooler in the evening. Also, the sunglasses will not only help to block the sunlight, but will prevent the sand getting into the eyes.
Sunscreen is an obvious item on a desert tour to shield your body from the intense desert rays and minimize the risk of burned skin.


Choose the right time

The preferred time to visit a desert region is during the months of November to March. A desert safari will be a lot more comfortable in the winter months. The temperature will be a lot cooler later in the day. Also, it will be possible to catch a striking sunset. However, the winter months are the major tourist season, so it will be necessary to expect more crowds and more competition to book the activities.


Pack a camera

There will be plenty of photo opportunities on a desert safari. Even though many will think the desert and sand dunes are simply a hot and barren place, there are in fact plenty of wonderful views that can take your breath away. Also, it will benefit to pack an extra battery to ensure the desired number of photos can be taken. One of the great things to capture will be the many different reptile and mammal species.

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