Overnight School Trip - Sharing basis -(100 pax ) - no transfers (OFFLINE)
Supplied by: Arabian Adventures
There’s only one way to learn about the desert lifestyle – live it. This complete desert experience brings students closer to the nature and culture that surrounds them than they’ve ever been before.
Highlights
- Experience an unforgettable fieldtrip that combines adventure and education
- Spot various animals in their natural habitat during the wildlife drive
- Use the Wildlife Encounter Checklist to get a deeper understanding of desert habitat
- Learn about the fascinating lifestyle of the Bedouin people trough our knowledgeable guides
- Get up close with camels during the camel farm visit
- Enjoy bird watching at the serene lake
- Guide tour through the six exhibitions rooms at the visitors centre with fascinating hands-on learning experiences and state-of-the-art holograms
- Discover the secrets of how we protect and preserve this ancient land for future generations
- Wildlife and conservation workbook (Learning about all wildlife in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve)
- Overnight Camp site - Tent setup and Survival Skills with Bonfire lighting
- Snack, BBQ Buffet Dinner and Breakfast included
- Evening Soft drinks and water provided
- Camp Bonfire with Marshmallows
- Wildlife Walk at Night & Scorpion hunting
- Camel Farm Visit with Camel Trekking
- Sand Boarding
- Star Gazing
- Optional – 4x4 Dune Driving or Camel Trekking or Sand Boarding
Overview
On an Overnight School Safari, students will enjoy a special itinerary of evening activities before spending a night in an overnight tent amongst nature. In the morning, a sunrise breakfast will be served before final activities and departure.
With activities based on the core school curriculum, students experiencing an overnight safari will discover the heritage of the desert, the wildlife found in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, and the conservation work being completed to protect the desert and allow local fauna to thrive.
To add the final touch to an epic adventure, students will feel the magic of camping overnight in the desert, enjoying evening tours with our expert team to see the other side to the desert as the sun sets.
What's included
- Arrival at entrance gate – Drive into the Desert in convoy4pm – Tent Setup and Bonfire Setup
- BBQ Buffet Dinner & Soft Drinks and Water
- Entertainment ( Fire Show, Dancers )
- Wildlife Walk
- Sand Boarding and Camel Tracking or 4x4 Sand bashing
- Depart (approximately 11am)
- Transfers to/from DDCR
- Lunch box
- Soft drinks
- Any item not stated in the inclusions
- Falcon show
- Transfers to/from DDCR
- Sleeping bags
- Showers and toiletries
- Transfers to/from DDCR
- Any item or entertainment not stated in the inclusions
Know before you go
For hygiene reasons students must bring their own sleeping bags and toiletries. Casual wear (Shorts, T-shirts, Long trousers or leggings) for day and evenings including a fleece or jumper in case it’s chilly in the evening* (*Winter time). Night Clothes – Warm wear will be needed through the night in the winter. 1 x Pair practical shoes for activities i.e. sturdy covered toe soled trainers (flipflops or sandals are not recommended)Other Essentials to bring: Pillow Roll up Sleeping Matt Sleeping Bag Water bottle(s) (sturdy & refillable) Sunglasses/sunhat Small torch (flashlight) Toiletries and Small Towel Insect repellent *Optional Waterproof high-factor sunscreen Small rucksack/ shoulder bag for daytime use Snacks for the journey *Resealable bag for camp Bag for dirty & wet clothes Personal Medication Personal Hand Sanitiser *Optional Please don’t buy anything.
Cancellation policy
Full refund till 2 days before appointed date. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.