Overnight Safari Camps: the 15 Best Nights Out

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Dubai: Overnight Safari, Dinner, Stargazing & Al Khayma Camp

1.Overnight Safari, Dinner, Stargazing & Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,562 reviews · 17 hours - 1 day · from $180Our pick

Spend 17 hours in Dubai’s Lahbab desert with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, camp shows, a three-cuisine BBQ buffet, telescope stargazing, and sunrise. You sleep in a private air-conditioned tent, or upgrade to a luxury dome with a plunge pool. Guides such as Mansoor Manz, Imran, and Wajahat Mahmood are praised for careful driving and warm service.

“So well organised. Absolutely perfect. Definitely worth the money.”

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Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp

2.Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,327 reviews · from $175Top rated

Ride the Lahbab dunes, sandboard, and reach Al Khayma Camp for a private air-conditioned tent, camel rides, Arabic food, cultural shows, a campfire, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Imran, Mansoor Manz, Fahad Naeem, and Gafoor Ghalib are praised for careful driving and friendly help. Pickup and breakfast are included.

“Great tour! My guide Mansoor Manz did a wonderful job. The dune bashing and boarding was incredible and the dinner was beautiful. The tents and morning camel ride were also great. Great food and great tour”

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4 Days Group Camping Safari

3.4 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · from $900

Join a group of up to six for four days across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Suricata Safaris provides a 4x4, guide, camping equipment, meals, and game drives. Guides such as Amir and Mandela are praised for spotting wildlife, while the camping remains basic, practical, and close to nature.

“Great Safari tour of three national parks in Tanzania - the variation sets this tour apart from others in Africa. We managed to see the “Big 5” and our guide Amir was very skilled at finding and manoeuvring us to see them. The camping is definiteRead more”

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Dubai: Desert Safari with Camp, Dinner, & Optional Overnight

4.Desert Safari with Camp, Dinner, & Optional Overnight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 994 reviews · 7 - 17 hours

This private Dubai desert safari pairs red-dune driving and sandboarding with sunset photos, camel feeding, henna, Arabic coffee, and a buffet dinner at Al Khayma Camp. Your English-speaking guide handles the day, often including photos. Add a private tent, sunrise camel trek, showers, and Arabic breakfast for an overnight desert stay.

“Noman was our guide and the whole trip was very well planned and our guide was a very nice person and it was fun.”

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From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

5.2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 928 reviews · 2 days · from $533

Spend two full days traveling from Cape Town to Garden Route Game Lodge with an English-speaking guide and up to 12 people. Stop in Hermanus, Betty’s Bay, and Cape Agulhas, then take sunset and morning safari drives, sleep in a 4-star chalet, and enjoy dinner and breakfast. Guides such as Chris, Vaughan, Benjamin, and Frank are praised for their local insight and careful driving.

“The drive was nice. The stops for Cape Agulhas, Hermanus, and Betty’s Bay were wonderful! The Game Lodge was very nice and the stay was lovely. Abie the safari guide was amazing! Vaughn was knowledgeable and ready a quip at all times. We really enjoyed the trip!”

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5 Days Group Camping Safari

6.5 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · from $1,100

Spend five days on a small-group camping safari from Arusha, visiting Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. You’ll ride in a 4x4 with a private guide, eat all meals, and camp near the parks. Guides such as Amiri and Max have been praised for sharp animal spotting, while chef Salim is known for generous, tasty meals.

“Spotted all the big 5 and had many amazing animal encounters on the 5 day tour to Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire NP. Note that for group tours, people doing different number of tour days are combined together Read more”

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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

7.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · from $815

Travel from Arusha to Serengeti and Ngorongoro in a group of up to seven, with a driver-guide, camping nights, daily game drives, and included meals. You spend one night at Seronera and one on the crater rim, then return to Arusha after a full Ngorongoro Crater tour.

“The staff was knowledgeable and helpful Always on time The food was very good They made my first safari an unforgettable experience”

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Non-Touristic overnight Camel Safari

8.Non-Touristic overnight Camel Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · from $44

Ride camels into remote Thar Desert dunes with a small group and expert guides. Trotters Tours & Travels provides lunch, dinner, two breakfasts, blankets, pillows, and beds beneath the stars. After sunrise, ride back via Serene Oasis and Khaba Fort. Expect no tents or toilets, and a vegetarian menu unless you pay extra for meat.

“Everyone was really nice and punctual on departures and drop off. Safari was really nice for a 1 day trip, theres alot of dunes at the end spot where you sleep. Beautiful starry night sky as well, and everything is well organized. Would definiteRead more”

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Overnight Camel Safari – Sleeping under the Stars

9.Overnight Camel Safari – Sleeping under the Stars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · from $37Best value

Leave Jaisalmer at 1:30 PM by jeep for Khaba Fort, an oasis, and desert villages. Ride a camel at sunset, eat a fresh vegetarian dinner by the bonfire, sleep beneath the stars, then ride again after sunrise. The small group has up to 12 people, with bottled water, meals, bedding, and transport included.

“From many excursions, tours and trips I have done, this Trotters Tour was the most perfectly executed. Thank you to the whole team. It is a local desert-family run business offering an experience that feels as non-touristy as you’d want (despiRead more”

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Top End Safari Camp Overnight Tour

10.Top End Safari Camp Overnight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · from $641

Leave Darwin at 1 pm for two days of Top End action: cruise the Finniss River by airboat, watch rescued saltwater crocodiles, take a 10-minute helicopter flight, sleep in a Deluxe Lotus Belle Tent, and return after sunrise breakfast. You can finish back in Darwin or continue your self-drive trip.

“The Top End Safari Camp Overnight tour was excellent the staff were well organised and friendly. The activities were fascinating and enjoyable and the food was great. We really enjoyed the glamming experience and are recommending the the tour to all our friends Thank you for a memorable experience 😊👍”

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Abu Dhabi: Overnight Desert Safari

11.Overnight Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 177 reviews · 19 hours · from $94

This 19-hour Abu Dhabi safari takes you by 4x4 to Al Khatim for dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, sunset, dinner, Arabic shows, and a night in a Bedouin-style tent. Guides such as Ahmed and Rashid are praised for friendly service and skilled driving. You return after breakfast and sunrise.

“Great experience. Really enjoyed the desert safari with super entertainment and food. Definitely recommend.”

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Overnight Camel Safari (remote And Isolated)

12.Overnight Camel Safari (remote And Isolated)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $64

Leave Jaisalmer by jeep, ride your own camel past a village and into remote Thar Desert dunes, then eat a vegetarian campfire dinner and sleep on a clean bedroll under the stars. Guides such as DD and Puna handle the desert camp, meals, and camel rides. A second ride follows breakfast before your noon return.

“Absolutly amazing experience! Our guide DD was fantastic, as was Puna! Literally the most romantic and wonderful way to see the Thar desert. Good food, comfortable and clean beds. The stars are amazing!! If you have one night I recommend this 1000x over a resort of desert camp. Seriously, just do it.”

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Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs

13.Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $713

Travel from Alice Springs to Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon in a small group of up to 23 people. You’ll hike at all three sites, watch Uluru at sunset and sunrise, learn from an Aboriginal guide, and camp in tent cabins or swags. Guides such as Ty, Mishka and Lorrie have been praised for their care and local knowledge.

“I had one of the best trips of my life. The tour guide was awesome and new a lot about the Aboriginal culture. The places were spectacular. It's really worth it! The camping was also very good and comfortable.”

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Overnight Desert Safari – Vintage Land Rovers & Traditional Activities

14.Overnight Desert Safari – Vintage Land Rovers & Traditional Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $305

Trade Dubai’s towers for a quiet night in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Your guide takes you by open-top 1950s Land Rover to see oryx, gazelles, and falcons before dinner, camel rides, bread-making, music, and a night in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling. Guides such as Fahad, Lize, Samir, and Nasir have earned warm praise for their care and humor.

“Our guide Lize was excellent! She was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable - also a great driver! The Safari was beautiful with amazing views. Our night in the desert was great, we enjoyed some amazing food, stargazing and plenty more. We slept in the very comfortable BRead more”

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2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

15.2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $550

Spend two fast-moving days visiting Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area from Arusha. You get daily game drives, picnic lunch, breakfast, campsite lodging near Ngorongoro, and a chance to see elephants, lions, hippos, zebra, and more. Hotel or airport pickup can be arranged.

“Amazing staff and very responsive. Had a good experience of Tarangire abd Ngorongoro Crater wild life.....so real and cant describe enough.....nature beauty....thoroughly enjoyed our time in Tanzania with Suricata Safari”

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