Full Day Desert Safari Qatar with Lunch or Dinner (8 Hours)
Overview
Full Day Desert Safari from Doha: Dunes, Inland Sea and a Beach Camp Stay
This full day desert safari takes you from Doha into the Qatari desert in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a licensed driver. The day includes up to 60 minutes of dune bashing, a photo stop on the singing dunes, a visit to the Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid) near the Saudi Arabia border, and a 3-hour stay at a beachfront desert camp with a BBQ buffet lunch or dinner.
You choose a morning tour (lunch) or a sunset tour (dinner). Pickup and drop-off are from a location of your choice within Doha, and the whole experience takes about 8 hours, including travel and camp time.
Quick answer
- Tour: Full day desert safari with lunch or dinner
- Duration: 8 hours, including travel and a 3-hour camp stay
- Start times: Morning tour 9:00 AM (lunch at 1:00 PM). Sunset tour 2:30 PM (dinner at 6:00 PM)
- Pickup: From your location within Doha city
- Vehicle: 4×4 Land Cruiser with a licensed driver, seats 6 people
- Dune bashing: 45–60 minutes
- Meal: BBQ buffet lunch or dinner at the camp restaurant, with soft drinks and water
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Price: From 1,500 QR
What to Bring
- A valid ID or passport for verification
- Sunscreen, sandals and sunglasses
- An extra shawl or layer in winter, as desert winds can be cold
- A change of clothes and your own towel if you plan to swim
- Extra snacks, if you like
- A camera
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the full day desert safari?
About 8 hours, including transfers and a 3-hour stay at the desert camp.
Can I choose lunch or dinner?
Yes. The morning tour (starts 9:00 AM) includes lunch at 1:00 PM. The sunset tour (starts 2:30 PM) includes dinner at 6:00 PM. Both are served as a buffet at the camp restaurant.
What time does the tour start?
The morning tour starts at 9:00 AM and the sunset tour starts at 2:30 PM.
What is the Inland Sea stop like?
It is a short scenic stop of about 15–25 minutes at Khor Al Adaid, where the desert dunes meet the sea near the Saudi Arabia border. It is a popular photo spot.
Is the Inland Sea UNESCO-listed?
Khor Al Adaid is a natural reserve on UNESCO’s Tentative List for World Heritage status. It is not yet an inscribed World Heritage Site.
Can I swim during the safari?
Yes, at the beachfront desert camp, if conditions are suitable. Swimming is not included at the Inland Sea stop, which is short.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Your transport and camp access are private unless you request otherwise.
How many people fit in one car?
Each Land Cruiser seats 6 people. We recommend 4 people per car for the most comfortable experience.
How much do the camel ride and falcon photo cost?
A short camel ride costs 35 QAR and a long ride costs 75 QAR, paid in cash on site. Falcon photos are also optional and paid on site.
What should I bring?
Bring a valid ID or passport, sunscreen, sandals, sunglasses, a camera, and a towel and change of clothes if you plan to swim. In winter, bring an extra layer.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 12 years.
Included
- Pickup and drop-off from your location in Doha
- Private 4×4 with a licensed desert driver
- Dune bashing experience (45–60 minutes)
- Visit to the Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid)
- Desert camp entry for a 3-hour stay
- Access to the beachfront and shaded areas
- Lunch or dinner buffet (depending on your booking time)
- Swimming at the camp
- Bottled water throughout the tour
- Third-party liability insurance
- Public restroom facilities on the way
Excluded
- Personal expenses or services not listed above
- Optional camel rides (35 QAR short, 75 QAR long) and falcon photos at Sealine, paid in cash on site
Terms & Conditions
- Cut-off time: 12 hours before the tour.
- Inland Sea swimming: The Inland Sea stop is short, so you will not be able to swim there. You can swim at the beachfront camp instead.
- Weather: The experience depends on weather conditions and may be cancelled if the weather is unfavorable.
- Payment: A booking is confirmed only when payment is made in advance.
- Group bookings: Contact customer service for a suitable group discount.
- Influencers: Email info@experience.qa with your media kit to discuss a collaboration on this tour.
- Pax: 1 pax = 1 adult or child on a seat.
- Cars: Each car takes 6 pax. We recommend 4 pax per car for a comfortable experience.
- Team building: For team building at the campsite, see our team building packages in Qatar on our website.
Cancellation and No show Policy
- 10 or more days before the service date: Full refund, minus a 10% administrative fee.
- 4–9 days before the service date: 75% refund.
- 2–3 days before the service date: 50% refund.
- Less than 48 hours before the service date or no-show: No refund.
All cancellations must be sent in writing to info@experience.qa. See the Refund Policy for details. Different terms may apply to special events, peak seasons and group bookings.
- Doha pickup and drop-off from a location of your choice in the city. Each Land Cruiser seats 6 people.
- Bedouin campsite at Sealine Beach as your first stop, with a quick look at traditional desert life.
- 45–60 minutes of dune bashing in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a licensed driver.
- Camel ride and falcon photo stop. Camel rides cost 35 QAR (short) or 75 QAR (long). You can also hold a falcon for a photo.
- Photography dune. Stop on the top of the singing dunes for a 360° panoramic view of the desert.
- Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid). See the Inland Sea near the Saudi Arabia border, with a sunset view on the afternoon tour.
- 3-hour beachfront camp stay. Swim, shower and relax by the beach at a traditional Bedouin-style campsite.
- BBQ buffet lunch or dinner with live BBQ, soft drinks and water at the camp restaurant.
Choose your tour time
Morning Tour
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- Meal: Lunch at 1:00 PM
- Duration: 8 hours
Sunset Tour
- Start Time: 2:30 PM
- Meal: Dinner at 6:00 PM
- Duration: 8 hours
Step by step
- Pickup from Doha. The drive to the desert takes about 45 minutes each way, and this travel time is included in the 8 hours.
- Drive through Mesaieed Industrial City on the way to the desert.
- Traditional Qatari tents stop. A public restroom is available here. If it is closed, your driver stops at another suitable restroom.
- Camel ride and falcon photos. These are optional and paid in cash on site.
- Tyre deflation for dune driving, about 30 minutes.
- Dune bashing for 45–60 minutes in a 4×4 Land Cruiser.
- Photography dune stop (360° panoramic view) during the dune bashing, 15–20 minutes.
- Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid) visit near the Saudi border, 15–25 minutes.
- Transfer to the Arabian campsite, about 30–45 minutes from the Inland Sea.
- 3-hour camp stay at the desert campsite, with lunch or dinner, swimming and beach time.
- Return to Doha. Check out of the camp and drive back to your location, with a stop on the way to re-inflate the tyres.
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An unforgettable adventure with a taste of Qatar’s rich culture!
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Exceeded expectations! The desert safari and dinner were highlights of our trip!
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