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Activity Jaisalmer, India
Become a Desert Nomad – Overnight Camel Safari in the Wild
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About this activity
There is nothing more spectatular for an adventure seeking soul than a thrilling experience in the desert that brings you up close and personal with this barren and remote terrain. Become a desert nomad for one day and night, discover how to ride a camel, be amazed by breathtaking sunset from the dunes, learn to cook an authentic meal on an open fire and get overwhelmed by stargazing in the sky.
We very well know that popular places like Jaisalmer can get crowded with many tourists. That is why we bring you this special tour. You will skip luxurious desert camps and have an individual, private time in a very small group in secluded dunes that will become a memory of a lifetime.
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- Hindi, English
- Operated by
- Fifu Camel Safaris
Ages: Children (1–5 years) · Youth (6–11 years) · Adults (12–120 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Two hours sunset safari with one camel per person in remote and secluded sand dunes
- Included: Tea, snacks & bottled water
- Included: Dinner
- Included: Breakfast
- Included: Transportation with a jeep
- Included: Cooking class while preparing dinner on a bonfire.
- Included: English & Hindi speaking driver / guide
- Included: Sleep under the starry sky or in a dome tent
- Included: Hotel pickup & dropoff (within 3km radius from city center)
Not included
- Not included: Alcohol beverages
- Not included: Entry tickets for monuments
- Not included: Travel insurance
- Not included: Gratuities
Itinerary
Day 1 · Sunset camel safari away from the crowds, dinner & cooking class on bonfire, night under stars or in tent
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Stop 1
10 min
This is the assembly point of your tour. If you opted for hotel pickup we will bring you here before the start.
Quick introduction to the team and review of the itinerary. You can also store luggage on our premises if you so desire.
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20 min Admission not included
Visit Kuldhara - village established in 13th century and abandoned in 19th century most probably because of water shortages.
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Khaba Fort
20 min Admission not included
Visit picturesque Khaba Fort located on a hill overlooking the area.
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6 hours
With an exciting jeep ride you'll reach a point from where your two hours camel safari starts. Every participant will have a one camel to fully enjoy the ride and unobstructed views of the desert. You will ride for couple kilometers and enter beautiful sand dunes. Going up and down through the sand will be great fun! We choose less traveled routes to give you a real taste of the solitude of the desert.
Finally you will reach a stop to watch an unforgettable sunset from the dunes. As the sun sets, the sky and sands change colours to create one brilliant spectacle creating a golden sea beneath you. The air becomes chillier and it seems as if the whole desert is preparing for the night. Sipping hot chai take some time to fully appreciate this beautiful performance.
In the meantime the desert nomad in you would crave for a delicious, authentic desert food. Watch and learn as local people prepare an open fire and an exquisite Indian meal for you. This is the perfect opportunity to learn some Indian cooking techniques and recipes. You can also get involved in the food preparation and cooking if you wish.
By then, the sky displays a mesmerizing performance without any light pollution. To end the night enjoy a cup of chai, relax on a simple bed while stargazing and sit around bonfire for a chat with local people or some games. You can decide to sleep outside beneath the twinkling stars or inside a tent. The choice is yours.
Vegetarian dinner from fresh, local ingredients & cooked on a bonfire. Eat like a nomad! Cooking class included.
Sleep in tent or outside enjoying blinking & shooting stars. Warm blankets and pillows are provided.
Day 2 · Sunrise, morning camel ride, breakfast and return to Jaisalmer
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3 hours
In the morning wake to the sounds of camels chewing grass, birds singing, and the local staff chanting while preparing chai and breakfast. Enjoy magnificent sunrise in the desert. If you wish you can go on another camel ride or a walk around the dunes. Our driver will take you back to Jaisalmer by 10 am latest.
Vegetarian breakfast prepared on bonfire.
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
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If you do not need hotel pickup then our assembly and starting point is at our Hotel Fifu. It is located on Bera road, 500 meters from main road.
End point
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If you do not need hotel pickup then our assembly and starting point is at our Hotel Fifu. It is located on Bera road, 500 meters from main road.
Pickup points
- Hotel Rumis Jaisalmer
- Casa de Kaku
- Moti Palace
- Renuka Hotel
- Hotel The Heaven
- Hotel Marina Mahal
- The Elite Castle
- Jaisalmer Marriott Resort & Spa
- Hotel Killa Bhawan
- Hotel Star Haveli
- Hotel Fifu
- OYO 4809 Hotel Mannat Excellency
and 98 more pickup points
Hotel pickup & drop-off limited to 3km radius from city center. Please mention your hotel name.
Using your ticket
Please contact us at least 24 hours before the scheduled activity time to confirm your reservations and arrange for transportation. If you booked this activity less than 24 hours prior start time, please contact us immediatelly after booking to confirm your reservation.
Hotel pickup service is possible within Jaisalmer city limits (3km radius from the fort). Assembly and start point is at Hotel Fifu for guest staying with us or participants from nearby hotels.
Upon pickup / assembly please present your voucher (electronic or printed) together with ID proof.
Minimum group size is two people. We will get in touch with you in case the minimum is not reached.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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