Desert safari
Jaisalmer desert safari: camel, jeep, and the evening on the dunes
A desert safari in Jaisalmer usually means an afternoon on the sand, a choice of camel or jeep, sunset light, and often dinner or a night at a camp.
People search for a Jaisalmer desert safari when they want the dunes as an activity, not only a hotel stay. The afternoon can stand alone or connect to a night at a desert camp.
This page is the overview. For the ride itself, open the camel safari or jeep safari pages. For sleeping on the sand after the ride, see the Sam Sand Dunes camp page.
A common desert safari afternoon starts with a transfer from Jaisalmer, continues with a camel or jeep run on the dunes, pauses for sunset, and finishes with tea or dinner at a camp. Clock times are set per booking, not as a fixed public timetable.
Camel safari is slower and closer to the sand. Jeep safari covers more ground and suits guests who prefer a seat to a saddle. Many groups mix both across a longer stay.
Safety on the dunes means staying with the handler or driver, listening to advice about soft sand, and telling the team about children or mobility needs before the ride starts.
Key points
Key points
Camel or jeep, or both
Pick the ride that matches comfort and pace. Longer visits can use one each day.
Sunset on the dunes
Most afternoon safaris are timed so you are on the sand as the light drops.
Optional night at the camp
Add a tent stay if you want dinner and the night under the desert sky after the ride.
Package outlines available
Short and longer stay-and-safari combinations can be quoted once dates are known.
How the experience works
What else happens around a safari
Besides the ride, guests often ask about dinner on the sand, folk music, and time under a clear night sky. Each of those depends on weather and how the camp is set up that evening.
Booking options
Enquire for a safari-only afternoon, or combine the ride with a camp night and a transfer. Say which you want in the notes field.
What is included
Inclusions confirmed in your quote
What is not included
Details confirmed by the camp
Pricing
Jeep safari has a published per-jeep tariff. Camel safari stays on request. A combined afternoon or camp night is confirmed in the quote.
Price on enquiry
Timing
Afternoon starts are the usual request so sunset is part of the run. Exact pickup time is confirmed for your date.
Suits
- Day visitors and overnight camp guests
- Travellers choosing between camel and jeep
What to wear
- Comfortable clothes you can sit in for a while, and shoes you do not mind filling with sand.
What to bring
- Water, sun protection, and a camera or phone with enough battery.
Safety notes
- Stay seated as instructed on camel or in the vehicle. Soft sand and slopes need care, especially with children.
- We do not publish animal-welfare or vehicle certifications here. Ask the camp directly if you need specific assurances.
Travel information
Safaris usually start from Jaisalmer or from a camp already on the dunes. Say where you will be staying the night before.
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Related experiences
Related experiences
Price on enquiry
Camel safari
A ride on camelback over the dunes, led by a handler on foot. Most guests ask for a late afternoon slot so they are on the sand as the light drops. The route and length are set by the camp on the day.
- Best time
- Late afternoon, and in the cooler months rather than peak summer.
Price on enquiry
Jeep safari
A driven run over the sand tracks around the dunes. It covers more ground than a camel ride and suits guests who would rather not sit on a camel. Vehicle type and seating are confirmed per booking.
- Best time
- Afternoon, before the light goes.
Price on enquiry
Dinner on the dunes
Dinner served out on the sand rather than in the dining area. Whether it can be set up depends on the weather and the size of your group, so confirm it with the camp when you enquire.
- Best time
- Clear evenings outside the monsoon and peak summer.
Price on enquiry
Folk music evening
Rajasthani folk music and dance are commonly arranged at desert camps after dinner. Ask the camp who is performing on your date, since it depends on the season and the number of guests.
- Best time
- After dinner.
Related packages
Related packages
1 night · 2 days
1 night / 2 days
The shortest stay that still gives you an afternoon safari, the evening at the camp, and a night in a tent. Suits travellers arriving in Jaisalmer and moving on the next day.
Suits
- Short stops in Jaisalmer
- First visit to the dunes
- Swiss tent stay with an attached washroom
- Camel safari on the dunes
- Sunset time on the dunes
- Traditional camp welcome
Price on enquiry
2 nights · 3 days
2 nights / 3 days
Room for both the dunes and Jaisalmer itself, so sightseeing in town does not have to be cut short. Useful if you want a camel safari on one day and a jeep run on the other.
Suits
- Dunes with Jaisalmer sightseeing
- Both camel and jeep safari
- Swiss tent stay with an attached washroom
- Camel safari on the dunes
- Sunset time on the dunes
- Traditional camp welcome
Price on enquiry
1 night · 2 days
Group package
For larger parties, college trips, and company outings. Send the head count and arrival details first, because tent numbers and vehicles have to be checked before anything is held.
Suits
- Groups and college trips
- Company outings
- Swiss tent stay with an attached washroom
- Camel safari on the dunes
- Sunset time on the dunes
- Traditional camp welcome
Price on enquiry
Common questions
Common questions
What is included in a Jaisalmer desert safari?
Typically a transfer or pickup plan, a camel or jeep ride on the dunes, and time around sunset. Dinner or a camp night is added when you ask for it. Exact inclusions are confirmed in the quote.
Should I choose camel or jeep for the safari?
Choose camel for a slower ride close to the sand. Choose jeep to cover more ground or if someone prefers not to sit on a camel. You can also split the choice across two days.
Can a desert safari include a night at the camp?
Yes. Many guests ride in the afternoon and stay for dinner and the night. Say in your enquiry whether you want safari only or safari with a tent stay.
Does sending the enquiry form confirm my booking?
No. The form sends us your dates and group size. A stay is only held once the camp has checked availability for those dates and you have agreed the price.
Why are no prices shown?
Published tent, extra-bed, safari, and transfer tariffs are listed on the price page when they are verified. The total for your dates still depends on season, tent category, extras, and transfers, so we confirm the applicable quote after checking the arrangement.
When do most people visit Sam Sand Dunes?
The cooler months from October to March are the busier season. Summer afternoons in the Thar desert are hot, and winter nights on the dunes are cold, so pack for both ends of the day.
Send an enquiry
Book desert safari
Book a desert safari enquiry with your preferred ride type and dates. Confirmation comes only after the camp checks the afternoon. This is not an instant reservation.
Send an enquiry
Book desert safari
Book a desert safari enquiry with your preferred ride type and dates. Confirmation comes only after the camp checks the afternoon. This is not an instant reservation.