2-Day Overnight Camel Safari Jaisalmer: Away from the crowds

Ride into the desert, cook over the fire, sleep under the stars

A 2-day overnight camel safari in Jaisalmer takes you by jeep into the Thar Desert away from tourist crowds, where you ride camels through traditional villages, learn to cook dinner over a campfire with your guide, and sleep in the open air beneath thousands of stars. The route stays small, no other safari groups, and includes all transport, meals, and a free cooking lesson. Guides speak English and know the desert's wildlife, flora and local people well.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Jaisalmer to Thar Desert Safari

• Drive one hour by jeep to Thar Desert
• Meet desert guide and driver
• Two-hour camel ride visiting villages
• Rest two and half hours under oasis tree
• Have lunch and see desert wildlife
• Enjoy desert sunset on camel back
• Participate in live cooking lesson and dinner
• Sleep under stars with blankets and mattresses

Day 2: Sunrise and Return to Jaisalmer

• Watch sunrise with cup of chai
• Have breakfast with local people
• Enjoy two-hour camel ride
• Return to Jaisalmer by jeep at 11 am

The experience

You start with a one-hour jeep ride southwest from Jaisalmer toward the desert national park, where a guide meets you and the real day begins. Two hours of camel riding takes you through traditional villages and past the landscape most visitors never see: the flat, massive sand dunes and the actual wildlife of the Thar, not the staged stops on crowded routes. By midday you rest for two and a half hours under a tree at an oasis, eat lunch, and watch for desert animals while the heat settles. Dinner comes cooked live over a fire by your camel handlers, and that's the cooking lesson: you see how it's done, eat what they make, and sleep in the open air on blankets and mattresses, the sky full of stars above you.

The second morning starts with chai brought to your bed, then sunrise over the dunes from where you're lying. After breakfast with the local people who work the camp, you ride camels again for two hours before the jeep takes you back to Jaisalmer by 11 a.m. If you get tired on the camel, you can walk beside it instead. If you want to stay longer in a village or spend more time at one spot for yoga, that's possible to arrange during the trip.

What’s included

• Private jeep transport to and from the desert.
• two camel rides (two hours each day).
• lunch and dinner on day one.
• breakfast on day two.
• a free cooking lesson during the campfire dinner.
• sleeping in the open air with blankets and mattresses.
• shower facilities before and after the trip.
• luggage storage in the lockroom.
• an English-speaking guide with knowledge of desert wildlife and local culture.

Before you book

Lasts 2d, runs every day at 09:00 and 14:00, from US$ 30 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

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AgesAdult (10 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ganesh Travels

Is this one for you?Book the full-day overnight option if you want the complete desert experience with both camel rides and a full night under the stars. The half-day version shortens the time in the desert if you have limited days in Jaisalmer. If camel riding doesn't suit you, a camel cart is available, or you can walk beside the camels and still see the villages and dunes.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is the camel riding on this 2-day safari?

You ride for two hours on the first day through traditional villages, then another two hours on the second morning before heading back to Jaisalmer. If the camel riding becomes too much, you can walk beside the camel instead, or arrange a jeep transfer back to the city for an extra charge.

What's included in the overnight camel safari from Jaisalmer?

The 2-day tour includes private jeep transport from Jaisalmer to the desert and back, lunch and dinner on the first day, breakfast on the second morning, a free cooking lesson during dinner, and sleeping arrangements in the open air with blankets and mattresses. Shower facilities and luggage storage are free before and after the trip.

Where do you sleep on this safari?

You sleep in the open air under the stars on blankets and mattresses at the desert camp. Camping tents are available for an extra charge if you prefer them.

Are there other tour groups at the same campsite?

No, this safari is organized away from the crowds, and you won't see other safari groups at the same location. The route stays small and focuses on the real desert and wildlife rather than the busy tourist areas.

What happens if I get tired of riding the camel?

You can walk beside the camels instead of riding. You can also order a jeep transfer back to Jaisalmer if you need to leave early, though that costs extra. A camel cart is another option for anyone who doesn't want to ride.