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The World’s 15 Best Desert Stargazing Trips

47 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Deserts hold no moisture and almost no light, which is why the cheapest dark sky on earth is a two-hour drive out of Hurghada or Dubai. These 15 compare the camps on dinner, transfer time and whether a telescope actually turns up.

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Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

1.Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,620 reviews · from $88Our pick

Spend about six hours exploring Dubai’s Lahbab desert with a 60-minute ATV ride, sandboarding, camel time, Arabic coffee, henna, falcon photos, and a BBQ dinner at Al Khayma Camp. Guides such as Dennis, Asif Foji, and Imran Khan are praised for clear instructions and attentive service.

“By far the best tour during my time in Dubai! Transportation was provided from our hotel; the ATV riding was a blast! I like that you have the option to do a less intense course in front of the main building, but I recommend the course with the hills and soft sand- the scenery is remarkable. The camp site that you go to after is amazing; some of the best food I’ve had in Dubai (a bbq is included in the price). There were plenty of activities to take part in on the camp grounds, like henna, shisha, falcon holding and camel rides- and it’s all included! Would definitely take…”

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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ - Sunset photo time on the dunes
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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

2.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,588 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

Join a six-hour desert evening with hotel pickup, a 40-minute camel trek at sunset, Al Khayma Camp activities, Arabic coffee, henna, falcon photos, BBQ, live shows, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Hamid, Yasir, and Mansour Manz are praised for clear help and great photos.

“I highly recommend this trip! We absolutely enjoyed every part of it. Thank you to Hashim for being an awesome guide.”

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Dubai: Overnight Safari, Dinner, Stargazing & Al Khayma Camp - The ride from Dubai to the red dunes
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Dubai: Overnight Safari, Dinner, Stargazing & Al Khayma Camp

3.Overnight Safari, Dinner, Stargazing & Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,562 reviews · 17 hours - 1 day · from $180

Travel from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman to Lahbab for dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, dinner, shows, and telescope stargazing. You sleep in a private air-conditioned Bedouin tent, then ride camels at sunrise. Guides such as Mansoor Manz and Imran are often praised for safe driving and thoughtful care.

“This was such an amazing experience. Definitely our favorite part about visiting Dubai. The people and activities were amazing. Hayley recommend.”

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Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp - Welcome to Al Khayma Camp
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Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp

4.Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,327 reviews · from $175

Leave Dubai by 4WD for Lahbab’s red dunes, then sandboard, ride camels, and settle into a private air-conditioned tent at Al Khayma Camp. Enjoy Emirati, Moroccan, and Arabian dishes, cultural shows, a campfire, telescope stargazing, sunrise, and breakfast before returning to Dubai.

“This was the highlight of our trip to Dubai. My wife and son both said this was their favorite activity. My son, 24, loved the dune bashing the best. My wife's favorite was the star gazing and Hakeem was so knowledgeable plus he was more than Read more”

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Dubai: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing - Red Dunes, sunset, and the first wildlife search
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Dubai: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing

5.Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,627 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $49

Spend 4 to 5 hours beyond Dubai with guides such as Amr, Lucky, or Adeel Awan. Ride over red dunes, sandboard, meet a falcon, walk through Al Marmoom Oasis, ride a camel by oil lamp, spot wildlife, and view the Moon, Jupiter, or Saturn through a telescope.

“We had a wonderful experience. Saeed was brilliant throughout. Right from the pickup until the end. We did a dessert safari which was thrilling, then a camel ride for the first time with my daughter, very good food, horse show, star gazing and whatnot. It is great value for money. We thoroughly enjoyed”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show - Choosing between the six tour formats
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

6.Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,592 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $20

Choose a two-hour horse ride through Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea, with guides such as Didi, Yusuf, or Mahmoud helping beginners and experienced riders. Add a 5:00 AM breakfast, quad-bike combo, sunset dinner and show, or a four-hour swim with your horse.

“I booked this horseback tour and loved the whole experience. The pickup and drop-off made the day smooth. The team gave a clear safety briefing and introduced the horses in a simple way that helped me feel ready. Yousef guided our group. He stayed helpful and informative from start to finish. He answered questions, kept us comfortable, and explained what to expect at each part of the ride. His support improved the experience.”

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Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding - Sandboarding the big white dunes at Lancelin
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Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

7.Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 9h 30m · from $176

From Perth, Lumineer Adventure Tours takes you to Lancelin for sandboarding, Hangover Bay for coastal air, and the Pinnacles for sunset, BBQ, and stargazing. Guides such as Sam, Adrian, Emma, and Hadrian add live commentary, telescope views, and smartphone night photography tips.

“A great trip, from pickup in the afternoon to drop off in the late evening. Our bus driver Leighton was great and provided commentary along the way. The other bus driver was very knowledgeable with the star gazing part of the tour.”

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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour - Arriving at the Pinnacles before sunset
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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

8.Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $178

Leave Perth in the afternoon for Lancelin sandboarding, a wildflower reserve or Aboriginal heritage stop, then reach the Pinnacles for sunset, barbecue dinner, wine, and guided stargazing. Guides such as Neil, Sam, Leighton, and Gavin add local stories, astronomy tips, and phone photography help.

“The Lancelin dunes sandboading was fun and not at all scary. The Pinnacles are certainly unusual, but for some reason they were smaller than perhaps we were expecting, the sunset was great, but be warned it becomes very cold once the sun goes down so wrap up well, don't underestimate this. The wind was strong and made it difficult to eat our bbq meal, which consisted of two types of sausage and assorted salad. The stars did become clearly visible just before we left, although not the Milky Way which we expected. If you want to be dropped off somewhere other than your original pick up point in Perth it's…”

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Hurghada: Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner - Camel time and a Bedouin camp
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Hurghada: Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner

9.Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 879 reviews · from $36

Join FTS Travels for a late-afternoon Jeep safari 26 km into the Hurghada desert. Meet Bedouin hosts, ride a camel, watch sunset, eat a candlelit BBQ, then study planets and constellations with an astronomer such as Ibrahim, Adam, or Nasser. Add a 30-minute quad ride if you wish.

“The star presentation and discussion, and the dancing. Also we went on the day of the lunar eclipse which was nice.”

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Hurghada: Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner - Tea, dates, and a small oasis farm
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Hurghada: Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner

10.Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 694 reviews · from $48

Head 17 km into the desert by off-road vehicle, visit an oasis farm, ride a camel and horse, watch sunset, eat dinner by candlelight, then view the moon, planets, and seasonal stars through a professional telescope. Guides such as Nasser, Abu, and Arabi explain the sky in several languages.

“Medhat bro is very nice , Thank you so much for meeting me. Very goooooooooooooood”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing - Getting ready for a two-hour camel ride
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing

11.Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 634 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $26

Ride a trained camel for two hours across Hurghada’s Eastern Desert, sandy valleys, lagoons, or the Red Sea shore. Choose entry only, shared hotel transfers, or a sunset option with dinner, show, and stargazing. Guides such as Ramadan, Hussain, and Mohamed are known for patient help and generous photos.

“I cant remember our guides name, but he was fantastic. He took lots of pictures for us and was really nice. I loved that he got our camels to run, so funny, we went across the desert and down to the beach which was just beautiful.”

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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ - Sunset photo time on the dunes
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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

12.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $88

You’ll leave Dubai with an English-speaking driver, ride a camel for about 40 minutes across the dunes, then spend the evening at Al Khayma Camp with dates, coffee, falcon photos, henna, Arabic dress, BBQ, shows, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Usman, Fazil, and Sufyan have earned special praise for attentive service.

“Camel ride was great! Food very good also, liked the activities and camel feeding. Would definitely go again.”

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Hurghada: Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner - Camel time and a Bedouin camp
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Hurghada: Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner

13.Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 575 reviews · from $27

Ride a Toyota Land Cruiser into Hurghada’s desert, watch the sunset, take a short camel ride, sample Bedouin tea and bread, eat dinner, and view the moon and planets through telescopes. Guides such as Moussa, Ibrahim, Adam, and David lead the desert and astronomy portions.

“My husband and I were extremely disappointed with this excursion. Uncomfortable Jeep. Unwelcome place. Very precarious dinner. And we could not see the stars, because it was very cold, so much so that we sought shelter in the Jeep itself, waiting for the rest of the grouRead more”

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Doha Night Desert Safari Stargazing And Camel Ride - Pickup from Doha and the ride into the sand
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Doha Night Desert Safari Stargazing And Camel Ride

14.Doha Night Desert Safari Stargazing And Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 432 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Spend four to five hours in Qatar’s desert with an English or Arabic speaking guide such as Sajid, Sabzali, Tariq, or Nomii. Expect dune bashing, a camel stop, sandboarding, Inland Sea views, Arabic coffee or tea, and an attempt at stargazing, with hotel pickup available.

“Amazing desert safari with Mr AKHTER very professional the sunset was amizing I recommend”

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Hurghada SPACE OBSERVERS(Desert Stargazing) - Tea, bread, camels, and Bedouin life
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Hurghada SPACE OBSERVERS(Desert Stargazing)

15.Hurghada SPACE OBSERVERS(Desert Stargazing)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $35

Ride from Hurghada into the desert for sunset, Bedouin tea, village life, dinner, and several hours under a dark Egyptian sky. Astronomers such as Ibrahim, Moussa, and Adam explain constellations and planets through a GPS-directed Meade telescope. Expect a fun but bumpy jeep ride.

“This was a great evening, the jeep racing through the desert was fun, and the guide Adam so knowledgeable, I highly recommend the photographer ...15 euros for his photos was good value. We had a camel ride, watched the sunset, saw hRead more”

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