Are you ready for an incredible tour through the fascinating desert safari locations on this planet? Well, your adventure will start in the well-known rolling dunes of Sahara which extend endlessly beyond sight. But your journey won’t stop there. It will venture beyond, exploring separate desert areas to reveal their individual enchanting elements and primitive appeal. You will witness desert magic and wonder when you experience night-time views and arid plains under desert stars.
Sahara Desert [North Africa]
The Sahara Desert is also called the “Greatest Desert” because of its expanse of golden dune across. The vast terrain displays biodiversity ranging from towering sand dunes to rocky plateaus.
A ride on the camelback was a transportation mode in the past but even today you can participate in a camel tour. The camel transports you smoothly [rhythmic sway] through the moving dunes as you witness the sun create a magical effect on the desert sands. The Saharan nights are appealing to stargazers. As there are no lights in the desert, you can watch the sky full of constellations. It is a celestial and magical spectacle you can’t miss out!
Arabian Desert [UAE]
In the core of Middle East is the Arabian Desert, a juxtaposition of cultural heritage and modern development. Dubai’s towering skyscrapers are close but in the desert it is all about the incredible raw beauty. A unique safari experience!
Sand duning is adventurous and thrilling. Racing across the sand dunes in a small vehicle leaping often over the mounds gives an adrenaline rush. In the evening, the desert starts to cool and becomes a noiseless zone. You can go on a serene camel ride or are still feeling adventurous engage in sandboarding down the dune slopes. Traditional Bedouin camping takes place at night and includes traditional food with live belly dancing performance and cultural programs under the stars.
Namib Desert [Nambia]
Historians consider the Namib Desert to be the globe’s most ancient desert which features breath-taking yet surreal landscapes. Its iconic red sand dunes and ghastly dead-tree valleys beckon adventurous tourists for an adrenalin-rushing desert safari.
A Namib Desert journey is incomplete without a visit to the Sossusvlei. It is a salt and clay pan surrounded by the highest dunes in the world. Big Daddy is the popular dune, which offers a spectacular, unmatched panoramic view. Photographers can enjoy capturing the deep blue skies against the red sand dunes with white clay forms…it is a distinctive natural scene!
Atacama Desert [Chile]
The Atacama Desert is drier than all others, but is nevertheless an exceptional setting for a safari. Geological wonders such as salt flats, hot springs, and volcanic peaks create a patchwork of biodiverse ecosystems in Chile.
The Valle de la Luna, or Valley of the Moon, should be on your itinerary. Sunset visits to the valley are a must due to atmospheric shifts that morph the landscape into a canvas of brilliant colors. Witness the magical early morning geothermal drama and bubbling of this, the world’s largest geyser field, at El Tatio.
There are numerous other deserts safaris such as The Thar Desert [India], Kalahari [Botswana], and Wadi Rum [Jordan] you can include in your bucket list. Every desert guarantees a unique and unforgettable experience!
