A premium desert safari offers an upgraded and more luxurious experience compared to the standard desert safari, providing extra comfort, exclusive activities, and personalized services. Here's what you can expect on a premium desert safari:
1. Luxury Pickup and Transport
- Private Vehicle: Instead of a shared vehicle, you'll typically have a private 4x4 vehicle with a professional driver, often a more luxurious model.
- Hotel Pickup: You’ll be picked up directly from your hotel or residence in a luxury SUV, and the drive to the desert is more personalized.
2. Exclusive Dune Bashing
- Private Dune Bashing: Enjoy a thrilling dune bashing experience in a private setting, with the freedom to tailor the intensity of the ride to your preference.
- Extended Sessions: Often, you’ll have more time to explore the dunes, including the option for a longer dune bashing session.
3. Enhanced Desert Activities
- Camel Rides: Experience an extended camel ride, with a guide providing insights into the desert landscape.
- Falconry Display: Many premium safaris include a live falconry demonstration, where you can watch a trained falcon in action and even have the opportunity to hold it.
- Quad Biking and Dune Buggy: In addition to sandboarding, you might have access to quad bikes or dune buggies for a more hands-on adventure.
4. VIP Desert Camp
- Exclusive Camp Area: The desert camp for a premium safari is often more secluded and less crowded, offering a more intimate experience.
- Luxury Tents: You’ll find well-appointed tents with comfortable seating, rugs, and cushions, creating a more luxurious and relaxing atmosphere.
- Welcome Drinks: On arrival at the camp, you’ll be greeted with welcome drinks, including non-alcoholic cocktails, Arabic coffee, and dates.
5. Gourmet Dining Experience
- Private Dining Area: You may have access to a private or semi-private dining area, allowing for a more peaceful and exclusive dining experience.
- Fine Dining Buffet: The dinner spread is typically more elaborate, including gourmet dishes, BBQ, seafood, and a wider variety of salads, desserts, and beverages. Some packages may even include alcoholic drinks.
- Live Cooking Stations: Enjoy live cooking stations where chefs prepare dishes on the spot, adding a touch of culinary theater to your meal.
6. Premium Entertainment
- High-End Performances: The entertainment at a premium safari camp is often of a higher caliber, featuring professional belly dancers, Tanoura dancers, and fire shows, sometimes with additional performances like an Oud player or live Arabic music.
- Shisha Lounge: A dedicated shisha lounge area where you can enjoy flavored tobacco in a comfortable and stylish setting.