Is an Overnight Desert Safari Worth It? | Adventure in the AbuDesert

This is a question that comes into the minds of many who are planning to book an overnight desert safari. It can be due to the high prices of the overnight desert safari as compared to other types available or the higher time duration of overnight desert safari as compared to others. Whatever the reason is, in my opinion, the only answer to this question is a yes. There are many reasons behind this. Let me discuss the services offered in an overnight desert safari, the activities available, and several other facilities that will make it easier for you to answer this question for yourself.

What is an overnight desert safari?

Desert safari is an old adventurous activity in which you move through the dunes of sand either on a vehicle or a camel. Desert safari in UAE is famous all over the world as 80% of its land consists of deserts. They are also found in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Talking about the types of safaris available, there are various options you can choose from, such as morning, evening, and overnight desert safaris. Each type available is extraordinary on its own. The type of desert safari option you choose depends on your personal preferences and needs such as budget, activities wanted, and time duration.

Overnight desert safari:

The overnight desert safari is extended from the evening desert safari. After the sunset when the evening guests leave, the overnight desert safari activities start. Overnight desert safari means you get to spend a whole night in the desert and wake up to a gorgeous morning view. The overnight desert safari may be between 3:00 pm to 8:00 am, approximately 17 hours. It may differ from an hour or two due to various reasons.

Why choose an overnight desert safari?

There are many reasons why one should choose an overnight desert safari. A few are given below:

1. Maximum time duration:

One of the major reasons behind overnight desert safari being a great option for your desert tour is that it provides you with enough time to fully explore the vast desert. In other options of the desert safari, you get little time in the desert and you are only able to do limited activities. In an overnight desert safari, you get the chance to try out all the adventurous activities, explore the flora and fauna of the desert, and stargaze as much as you want.

2. The extraordinary morning view:

Another great benefit of booking an overnight safari is the stunning morning view of the enormous desert. As you come out of your tent in the morning, you will be mesmerized to see the beautiful sky painted with shades of pink and red at the time of sunrise.

Prices of overnight desert safari:

The prices depend on different factors such as the activities included. Some main activities are dune bashing, camel rides, Arabian dinners, fire shows, and much more. An overnight desert safari in Abu Dhabi might cost AED 450 to AED 500.