SAFARIS · DESERT SAFARIS IN INDIA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 11 desert safaris in India justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the packing.
Review of Jaisalmer’s $38.50 overnight desert safari, with Kuldhara, camel riding, sunset dunes, meals, campfire fun, and sunrise.
“An unforgettable experience! Loved sleeping under the stars and chatting with our friendly guides Nepal & Abhay. Had lots of fun making rotis and sitting around the campfire. We felt very safe - Highly recommend this experience!”
Review of Jodhpur’s private Osian camel safari, with temple visit, transport, dinner options, folk dance, pricing, and practical booking advice.
“I probably made a mistake with this one. It was an expensive car ride for 30 mins and 30 mins on a camel back. The two young gentleman that did the ride are kind and nice and I can see that this is important for their livelihoods but I am not Read more”
Spend two days in the Thar Desert near Jaisalmer with a jeep safari, camel ride, campfire meals, village visits, and sunrise.
“The tour is absolutely fantastic! Jeep ride out into the desert (do not pay the 30 rupees the driver will try and ask for at the gate, all fees are included in the tour price and it's clearly optional as we went through after refusing no problems). Then a nice camel ride to a quiet aRead more”
Sleep in a desert village, cook with a Rajasthani family, and ride camels at sunrise on this personal overnight trip from Jodhpur.
“Had a great time! Sumer was an excellent host. The guest huts are really well kitted out and comfortable. Love the whole vibe of the place. Camel rides were real good fun also! Cheers for the great experience”
Spend a night in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert with dune safari, sunset, village visits, dinner, breakfast, and hotel transfers from Jaisalmer.
“Stop debating and just do it. This trip changed my life! Abed and Rahul (4 yo) were terrific guides and gave me the exact experience I was looking for in India. After weeks of horn honking and thick smog, I was ready for a break. This duo delivRead more”
Review of Jodhpur’s Osian camel and jeep safari, with temple visit, Rajasthani lunch, family hospitality, pricing, itinerary, and booking tips.
“Amazing experience. Authentic and very complete trip. A must do while in Jaipur. Sumer and his family are kind and loving.”
Ride camels into the Thar Desert from Jaisalmer with Raj’s private safari, sunset chai, desert dinner, open-sky camping, and free luggage storage.
“Good trip. This tour takes you to a different more isolated part of the desert and not Sam, which has gotten really crowded. Raj checked in to ask what sort of food we would like and prepped that. Also as a bonus, he took us to Kuldehra village and a small oasis on the way to the desert (even though it's not mentioned in the trip plan).”
Review of Jodhpur’s Osian camel and jeep safari, with temple visit, sunset ride, private transport, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“It was such a nice experience! The driver, guide and familiy were so friendly and careful. For me it was a big highlight during my stay in Jodhpur. Being in the desert, seeing the life of people in the village was a pleasant change to the life in Read more”
Review of Jodhpur’s camel and jeep safari to Osian, with village hospitality, temple visit, homemade Rajasthani food, sunset, and private transport.
“It was a great trip! I loved the hospitality! the camel ride was beautiful. The village is really serene, it's a nice contrast to all the big cities. The food was really good as well! If you can you should stay at there homestay, we sure will if we come back!”
Review of Jaisalmer’s sunset camel safari, Kuldhara Village, Rajasthani dinner, music, dance, transport, and practical booking tips.
Ride camels into Jaisalmer’s Thar Desert at sunset, enjoy tea, dinner, stars, and jeep transfers on this six-hour safari.
“Excellent desert safari experience – highly recommended We had a fantastic experience on this desert safari, just the two of us. Everything was perfectly organized and the staff was very punctual with the pickup and schedule. They providRead more”
Open 4x4, battered jeep, quad bike, camel or balloon basket.
