Morning vs Evening Desert Safari Which is Best?
We’ve heard it said that a trip to Dubai is only complete with a desert safari. As an award-winning operator of desert safaris and experiences, we tend to agree.
From dawn until dusk and into the night, there are so many ways to experience a desert safari – two of the most popular experiences being our Morning and Evening desert safaris. While we don’t like to make our morning and evening desert safaris compete, we know you may be thinking about whether you want to chase the sunrise or sunset. In this blog, we’ll talk about the key differences between a morning and an evening excursion, including:
- Pickup times
- Nature encounters
- Adrenaline activities
- Meal options
- Best views (for Instagram, of course)
Pickup Times
The key to a perfect desert date is to get ahead of the sun – whether that be at sunrise or sunset. For a morning desert safari, that will include a more ‘unnatural’ alarm call. The reward of viewing one of nature’s greatest spectacles is more than worth it, though.
A winter sunrise in Dubai is between 6:15 am and 6:45 am. In the summer, it can be as early as 5:00 am! You’ll need to add at least an hour or so onto your schedule to make sure you get ahead of it, so you’re in for an early start. We said it before, but it’s truly worth it.
That said, Evening Desert Safari pickups slot into your natural rhythm a little easier. You’ll catch sunset around 5:00 – 5:30 pm in the winter, and a bit later than that in the summer. Book Now
Which is more rewarding? We’ll let you be the judge. If you ask us, there’s nothing between them. A sunset safari may be more beneficial if you’ve got kids to get out of bed and a routine to keep to. But, if you’re willing to deviate and try something a little different, your sense of adventure will be rewarded.
