Private Overnight Safari with Astronomy and Hot Air Balloon Experience
Supplied by: Platinum Heritage Desert Safari
An evening safari that allows guests to discover the best of the Dubai desert and its nightlife after dark. Enjoy a starry night in the desert followed by an unforgettable hot air balloon flight at sunrise.
Highlights
- 60-minute nature safari at night in a private vintage Land Rover
- Knowledgeable conservation guide
- Nocturnal eco-walk with UV light looking for desert nightlife like scorpions, beetles and even wildlife
- Three-course dinner
- Immersive shared astronomy session with a professional astronomer and telescope
- Owl encounter
- Shisha
- Overnight stay
- Hot air balloon ride at sunrise
- Gourmet breakfast
Overview
The best way to learn about the Arabian night sky is by venturing into the desert on a private night safari, followed by an immersive astronomy session. Explore the desert after dark in a 1950s Land Rover, before embarking on a nocturnal eco-walk. Discover the mysteries of the desert, whilst your knowledgeable conservation guide tells you more about the desert nightlife.
Relax in a traditional open-air Bedouin camp, smoke flavourful shisha and savour a delicious three-course dinner featuring Emirati dishes. The evening ends on a high note as a professional astronomer takes you on a journey through the galaxies and tells tales about the starry sky and how the Bedouin used it to find their way. After an unforgettable evening spent around the bonfire in a traditional majlis, retreat to your private room, these Arabic stone dwelling rooms are inspired by how the Bedouin designed and built their accommodation. Enjoy a restful sleep with no sounds or lights from the city to interrupt. Your room is fully equipped with a bed and comfortable bedding.
Rise before the sun to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime hot air ballooning experience. Floating at sunrise over the pristine dunes of the Dubai desert is something you will never forget. A gourmet breakfast awaits you after landing and will compete your unforgettable time in a magical setting in the desert, you’ll return to Dubai with your appetite for adventure fully satisfied!
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Night drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a private vintage Land Rover
- Walk through the dunes by torchlight on a hunt for scorpions and other desert creepy-crawlies
- Three-course dinner
- Astronomy session with a professional telescope
- Overnight stay in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling room. You will be provided with all the amenities like a comfortable bed, pillows, sheets
- Shared bathroom facilities are available at the camp
- Hot air balloon flight at sunrise
- Gourmet breakfast
- Gratuities
- Photos and videos
- Alcoholic beverages
- Any items not mentioned in the inclusions
Know before you go
IMPORTANT UPDATES: • In accordance with General Civil Aviation Authority regulations, each guest must provide their full name, nationality, passport number, date of birth, and a valid contact number. • The supplier will reach out to guests 48 hours before the flight to collect this information and ensure a smooth experience. • If you have not been contacted at least 24 hours prior to your flight, please get in touch with the supplier by calling +971 4 412 6333, sending a WhatsApp message to +971 54 425 4995 (messages only, no calls), or emailing [email protected].• Pick-up times will vary throughout the year. For you to plan your day, please be prepared for a pick-up between the following times: October – February: 14:30h-15:30h, March-May: 15:00h-16:00h, June – September: 15:30h-16:30h • We strongly recommend that you take out adequate travel insurance that will cover you in case of unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from joining your scheduled tour. We will be more than happy to provide evidence to your insurance company if you are unable to join us.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before booked date. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.
Opening times
- Monday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Wednesday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Thursday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Friday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Saturday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Sunday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM