The 13 VIP Safaris That Earn the Airfare

1.Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7,349 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30Our pick

Dubai desert safari with dune bashing, sunset photos, sandboarding, camel rides, BBQ dinner, shows, VIP seating, and optional quad biking.

“We had an incredible desert safari tour and everything exceeded our expectations! Our driver, Basit, was absolutely outstanding. He was extremely professional, punctual, and very friendly from the very beginning. His driving skills in the desert were impressive – we felt safe the entire time while still enjoying the thrilling dune bashing experience. You could really tell that he is highly experienced and passionate about his job. Basit made the whole tour even more special with his positive attitude, great sense of humor, and attention to detail. He always made sure we were comfortable, had enough time for photos, and enjoyed every single moment. He explained everything clearly and was…”

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2.Desert Safari: Luxury Fortress Dinner, Camel Ride & Dune Bashing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · from $129Top rated

Review of Dubai’s luxury desert safari with dune bashing, sunset photos, fortress dinner, camel rides, falcons and live shows.

“I agree with other feedback it is not 5 star food, some dishes were very dry and unappetising, suggest changing to something more fitting like “varied buffet items” forget the 5 star better to under promise then over deliver. The driver had no personality and hardly spokeRead more”

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3.Premium Evening Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel & VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 612 reviews · from $48

Review of Dubai’s Premium Evening Desert Safari with red dunes, quad biking, camel rides, BBQ dinner, shows, pickup, and practical tips.

“One of the best host ever and the best Safari cruise hands down. Was very happy with Jamshi for making this trip a gem. If i could give more than 5 stars i would. Really enjoyable and moneys worth.”

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4.Desert Safari Dubai (VIP Package )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · from $64

Dubai desert safari with dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, sunset views, live BBQ dinner, henna, and hotel pickup.

“Dashing through the desert in a V8 Toyota listening to cool music. Very nice knowledgeable gentleman driving the 4X4 it was a blast.”

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5.Vip Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Riding BBQ Dinner & Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · from $36

Review of Dubai’s Lahbab desert safari with dune bashing, camel rides, BBQ dinner, live shows, pickup, costs, and practical tips.

“Car driver was great. We ride one hour after first meeting time. Rides on Dunes was excelent. Sunset photo was great. In camp , hmmm, if you would better meal, must upgrade, camel ride Ok but must upgrade if you want photo, sandboard was broken partly. People at camp was very kind.”

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6.Dubai Premium Desert Safari – Live Buffet Dinner & Luxury Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · from $55

Review of Dubai’s premium desert safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset views, live shows, camel rides, and a 32-item buffet.

“Very good experience.Cooperative driver Mr Zahid.Good hospitality.Proper planning.We were provided with free water bottles.”

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7.7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · from $4,840

Review of a private 7-day Tanzania safari covering Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, meals, lodges, and value.

“The itinerary was very good. The guide, Sebastian was excellent. Transfer from airport on first day and to hotel on last day was very helpful. All accomodation was excellent, only Kitela was a bit not at par. Also you can be slightly flexible as per yRead more”

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8.Desert Safari Dubai (PREMIUM VIP)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $90

Review of Dubai’s $90 premium VIP desert safari, with dune bashing, ATVs, camel rides, sunset views, BBQ dinner, and live shows.

“Great experience, our tour guide Sami was amazing! I highly recommend! He was very knowledgeable and made the experience awesome! Don't miss out!”

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9.Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Safari Flamingo Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 3 hours

Review of a private Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas boat tour with flamingos, crocodiles, pink lagoons, Mayan clay, and a Gulf beach.

“Translation: Really great value for money. Flamingos, ospreys and crocodiles – as well as a couple of roseate spoonbills – were included on this tour, and knowledge about animals and plants was delivered vividly and passionately by our guide Christian and the captain. A clear recommendation from us.”

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10.8-Day Essence of Tanzania Safari – Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $6,785

Review of an 8-day luxury Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Lake Eyasi.

“**An Unforgettable Experience with Andrew Steven – A Guide Like No Other!**”

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11.Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $2,900

Review of Zara Tours’ 7-day Tanzania safari, covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, costs, comfort, wildlife, and practical tips.

“It was so much better than I could have dreamed. The drivers, staff ,hotel quality was second to none. The guides were tireless and the entertainment at night was just perfect .”

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12.Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $1,449

Review of a 3-day luxury tented safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, with Big Five game drives, meals, transport, and practical tips.

“We had a wonderful time in Masai Mara. Thank you John Kariuki for making it happen! He was a very good driver. We felt safe with him on the road to and from the national park. No reckless driving/overtaking. Thank you very much for that.”

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13.3-Days Ultra Luxury Safari at Kapama River Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $1,815

Review of a three-day luxury safari from Johannesburg to Kapama River Lodge, with game drives, fine dining, spa time, and practical booking advice.

“My wife and I had a blissful stay here at Kapama River Lodge over the festive vacations. MoAfrika catered everything around us and ensured that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The river lodge had first-class amenities and the stay was nothing short of incredible.”

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