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15 Desert Safaris With Stargazing Worth Flying For

27 tours  ·  from $17 a head

The 15 best desert safaris with stargazing you can book tonight, with what each costs, how long it runs and how dark the sky really gets. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari) - The coach ride from Los Cristianos
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Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari)

1.Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,601 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Join Night Skies Tenerife for a seven-hour evening from South Tenerife, with coach transfers, a Canarian dinner, cava at Montaña Sámara, and expert stargazing near Teide. Guides such as Craig, Kieran, Sol, and Sonja lead the night, with four telescopes, laser talks, warm coats, and free photos.

“The experience was well organised and the staff was very welcoming. My main concern was that we were a group of about 70 people and that kind of ruined the experience, if it would have been kept down to 20/30 max it would have been much more enjoyable. I’ll start with the good part, which was the last stop with the stargazing, Teide National park is very beautiful and at night is worth seeing as well. We had full moon so visibility was very good and gave it a beautiful eerie vibe, and we could still see plenty of stars up there even with the moonlight. They had 4 telescopes…”

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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

2.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

3.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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Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner - The coach ride from South Tenerife
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Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner

4.Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,115 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $65

Ride from South Tenerife into Teide National Park for sunset at Montaña Samara, a three-course Canarian dinner, and guided stargazing at Restaurante 7 Cañadas. Guides including Craig, Kieran, and Sonja explain stars, myths, and planets through four telescopes. Warm coats and photos are included.

“The trip was amazing, once in a lifetime experience. Guides were very knowledgabale and also funny, bringing good mood. We learned so much from them. They served wine at sunset and also hot chocolate at stargazing, which was deffinitely an add on to the experience. Only the dinner was very basic, could be improved. Transport was also good, on time and as agreed. Now I am waiting for amazing pictures they took and are giving us for free!”

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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: Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner - Pickup from Hurghada and the Red Sea resorts
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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner

6.Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,454 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $17Best value

Choose a sunrise, daytime, or evening outing from Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay, El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga, or Al Ahyaa. You’ll ride with a guide, try a short camel ride, and, on the sunset option, enjoy dinner, dancing, and telescope stargazing.

“All activities were great. I loved the quad bikes personally. But was all nice. They helped with the kids which was nice.”

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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

7.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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Overnight Camel Safari - Sleeping under the Stars - Your first 90-minute camel ride
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Overnight Camel Safari – Sleeping under the Stars

8.Overnight Camel Safari – Sleeping under the Stars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · from $37

Leave Jaisalmer at 1:30 PM with Trotters Tours & Travels for Khaba Fort, an oasis, villages, and two 90-minute camel rides. Enjoy a vegetarian dinner, chai, snacks, warm bedding, and a sunrise breakfast at a quiet desert camp before returning by jeep around 11 AM.

“From many excursions, tours and trips I have done, this Trotters Tour was the most perfectly executed. Thank you to the whole team. It is a local desert-family run business offering an experience that feels as non-touristy as you’d want (despiRead more”

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Safari 5 in 1 Quads, Camels, Show, Dinner & Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh - Quad biking on desert tracks, not open dunes
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Safari 5 in 1 Quads, Camels, Show, Dinner & Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh

9.Safari 5 in 1 Quads, Camels, Show, Dinner & Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 387 reviews · from $50

Spend about five hours in the Sinai Desert riding a quad or buggy, taking a short camel ride, eating a Bedouin-style BBQ dinner, watching an oriental show, and viewing stars through telescopes. Hotel pickup, helmets, water, tea, and one soft drink are included. Private upgrades are available.

“Diverse range of fun activities from sharm el sheikh. My favorite part was with Camels, we were allowed to ride and pet them, they are very cute!”

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Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal - The 1980s Mercedes makes the desert drive special
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Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal

10.Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $189

Spend six hours exploring Al Marmoom in an open-air 1980s Mercedes G Class, then ride a camel to a Bedouin village for coffee, falcons, Emirati food, henna, sunset, and astronomy. Guides such as Imran Khan are lively and attentive, though the camel ride is brief and stargazing can vary.

“Our guide was great, super interactive and took time to make sure everyone in the group he was “in charge of” was taken care of- between pictures, food, drinks, activists etc. Thanks, Imran Kahn!”

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Stargazing Safari Adventure by Jeep with Bedouin Dinner-Hurghada - The 3:30 pm pickup and the ride into the desert
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Stargazing Safari Adventure by Jeep with Bedouin Dinner-Hurghada

11.Stargazing Safari Adventure by Jeep with Bedouin Dinner-Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · from $52

Leave Hurghada at 3:30 pm for a five-hour desert evening with 4x4 off-roading, camel riding, a Bedouin village visit, sunset, dinner, and guided stargazing. Guides such as Arabi explain the night sky through a professional telescope. Horse riding may be available for an extra charge.

“What a wonderful experience, everything ran smoothly... it was worth every penny and more. It was suitable for couples and families. The jeep is bumpy through the desert so I wouldn't recommend for anyone with major back problems. But other than that it was an amazing evening.”

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Safari 5 in 1 Quads Camels Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh - Hotel pickup and the ride to the ATV base
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Safari 5 in 1 Quads Camels Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh

12.Safari 5 in 1 Quads Camels Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $48

You’ll ride a quad bike into the Sinai Desert, stop at a Bedouin camp for camel riding, tea, and bread-making, then eat BBQ dinner beneath the stars. Guides such as Coconut, also known as Ibrahim Ayesh, are known for keeping the evening lively. Hotel transfers are included.

“Coconut is a good guide, camels and good rice. Beautiful spetacle with fire. And bedouin dinner wad nice and the stuff wad fraindly.... We had nice time”

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Doha: Night Desert Safari, Stargazing, Dune Driving &Inland - From Doha to Mesaieed, about 50 minutes on the road
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Doha: Night Desert Safari, Stargazing, Dune Driving &Inland

13.Night Desert Safari, Stargazing, Dune Driving &Inland

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 157 reviews · 3h 30m · from $59

From Doha, join an English-speaking guide such as Zubair, Noor, Kash, or Muhammad Yasin for a 210-minute night safari. Ride a Land Cruiser across Qatar’s dunes, stop for tea and camels, watch the stars, and reach the Inland Sea near the Saudi border.

“This was a very fun activity, Mr Nawaz is a great driver and explains everything thoroughly. Our booking was a little bit later but he advised us to come a bit earlier for sunset which was a much better idea as everything looked amazing”

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Sharm El Sheikh Super Safari 5*1 ATV Quad, Stargazing,Camel Ride,Dinner, Shows

14.Sharm El Sheikh Super Safari 5*1 ATV Quad, Stargazing,Camel Ride,Dinner, Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · from $49

Spend an afternoon and evening outside Sharm el Sheikh with hotel pickup, ATV riding, a short camel stop, Bedouin tea, sunset views, dinner, folklore shows, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Youssef help keep the outing moving, while an English-speaking astronomer explains the night sky.

“A fantastic trip. Quad biking through the desert. The camel ride was great. We had a lovely meal with authentic entertainment. The star gazing was very informative . All the organisers were professional and helpful. Would highly recommend !”

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Doha: Night Desert Safari with Stargazing & Camel Ride - The camel camp and Arabic tea
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Doha: Night Desert Safari with Stargazing & Camel Ride

15.Night Desert Safari with Stargazing & Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 95 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

Leave Doha by air-conditioned Toyota Land Cruiser for a four-hour night safari with guides such as Sayed or Junaid. Expect dune bashing, a short camel ride, Arabic tea, Inland Sea photo stops, and a chance to see stars away from city lights. Hotel pickup is available.

“I went on this tour with my mum and was greeted happily by Javid. He was very informative and turned out to be a spectacular photographer. The camel ride was chill (though bumpy) and the camel experts were very hospitable when making requests. I would recommend any tourists to go on this tour if you want to enjoy a nice evening stargazing, watch the sea meet the sand and camel riding (which costs an extra 50 Qatari Riyal p/p if you want to tread on the sand dunes).”

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