Jaisalmer Camel Safari: Overnight Sleep Under Stars
Ride into the desert at sunset, sleep on sand dunes, wake to sunrise.
An overnight camel safari from Jaisalmer takes you 53 km into isolated areas of the Thar Desert by jeep, then onto a camel for a two-hour ride to the dunes in time for sunset. You sleep under the stars on a proper bed, cook dinner over the campfire with your guide, and ride back to the city by mid-morning the next day. The operator has run safaris since 1988 and keeps groups small, two to eight people, with an English-speaking guide included.
What’s included
- Private jeep pickup from your Jaisalmer hotel.
- two camel rides (approximately two hours each).
- campfire dinner and breakfast.
- proper bed with clean mattress and blankets.
- tea, coffee, snacks and fresh water.
- English-speaking guide.
- shower and room facilities at the hotel before departure and on return.
- Every day 14:00
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Overnight camel safari from Jaisalmer into remote Thar Desert with jeep pickup, two camel rides, campfire dinner and bed under the stars.
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The experience
You depart between 2 and 3 pm from your hotel in Jaisalmer (or any point you choose) by jeep, a one-hour drive to the campsite 53 km outside the city. Once there, you mount your own camel and ride for about two hours across the sand dunes, arriving in time to watch the sunset from the desert itself. The guide leads. The pace is set by the camels, not by a schedule.
Back at camp, dinner is prepared over the campfire (fresh food cooked in front of you), and you can ask to learn the local cooking method if you want. You sleep on a proper bed with clean mattress and blankets, laid out under the open sky. There are no tents, no washroom buildings, and no electric light. The trade-off is that the stars are unbroken and the quiet is complete. A shower and room are available at the hotel before you leave and when you return.
On the second morning, you ride again after sunrise and breakfast, then transfer back to Jaisalmer by jeep, arriving around 11:30 am. The whole safari is private to your group, no mixing with other travelers, and the guide speaks English. Water, tea, coffee and snacks are included throughout.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 3 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 3 hours before departure.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
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 campsite from Jaisalmer, and how do I get there?
The campsite is 53 km outside Jaisalmer, a one-hour drive by jeep. Your hotel pickup is included, or you can arrange to be collected from any point in the city you choose.
Do I ride a camel alone, or do I share one with someone else?
Each person has their own camel to ride. The two rides (one at sunset on day one and one after sunrise on day two) each last about two hours.
What is sleeping under the stars actually like without a tent?
You sleep on a proper bed with a clean mattress and blankets, laid out on the sand under the open sky. There are no man-made structures around you, so the stars are fully visible and the desert quiet is unbroken. A shower and room are available at the hotel before departure and on your return.
Can I learn to cook the meals, or do the guides prepare everything?
All meals are freshly prepared over the campfire by the guides. You're welcome to learn the local cooking skills from them if you want to join in.
What's included in the meals, and what if I have food allergies?
Dinner, breakfast, tea, coffee, snacks and fresh water are all included. Let the operator know about any food allergies when you book so they can plan accordingly.
What's the minimum group size, and can I book this for just one or two people?
The minimum is two people to start the tour. The maximum is eight people, or any size if you're traveling as your own private group.
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Jaisalmer Camel Safari: Overnight Sleep Under Stars
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