Activity
Desert camping and safari in Jaisalmer
Camel or jeep safari into the Sam dunes, then a night under the stars
- Where
- Jaisalmer
- Best time
- October to February
- Suits
- Families, friend groups, couples, anyone wanting one iconic Rajasthan night
The Sam sand dunes outside Jaisalmer are the classic Rajasthan desert experience: a camel or jeep safari into the dunes for sunset, then a desert camp for the night with a Rajasthani folk performance and dinner around a bonfire. Khuri, a little further out, is the quieter alternative.
This is the add-on most Jaisalmer itineraries are built around, and we suggest it as a standard part of Jaisalmer trips rather than an optional extra, since it's genuinely the highlight for most first-time visitors.
Good to know
- Both camel and jeep safari options are available, jeep covers more ground faster
- October to February is far more comfortable than the peak summer heat
- Desert camps range from basic to more premium tented stays depending on budget
- Carry a light jacket, desert nights get cold even when days are warm
For groups
- Camps can take large groups together for the folk evening and dinner
- Ask for Swiss tents with attached washrooms if comfort matters to the group
- Leave Jaisalmer town by mid afternoon to reach the dunes for sunset
- Peak dates around Christmas and New Year fill well ahead
How we arrange it
We book desert camping and safari in Jaisalmer through licensed local operators and build it into your trip with the stay and transport. The activity shows as its own line in your written quote, so you see exactly what it costs per person.
- Itemised quoteEvery quote is itemised: the hotel and room type for each night, the vehicle, and which meals are included, so you can compare it line by line.
- Second opinion on any quoteAlready have a quote from another agency? Send it and we will tell you honestly whether we can do the same trip for less. If we cannot, we will say so.
