Desert Safari
Self Drive Safari
Get behind the wheel yourself, in a proper dune buggy.
For guests who'd rather drive than be driven. You take the wheel of a purpose-built dune buggy, following a lead guide through the red dunes in convoy, with a safety briefing and practice run before the real thing.
Highlights
- You drive, a guide leads the convoy
- Purpose-built dune buggies, not repurposed road vehicles
- Safety briefing and practice area included
- Small convoy groups, not a crowded circuit
- Photo stops at scenic dune ridges
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dune buggy rental
- Safety briefing
- Guide-led convoy
- Refreshments
Itinerary
Pickup
Hotel collection
Transfer to the desert launch point.
Briefing
Safety & practice
Full safety briefing plus a supervised practice run before the convoy sets off.
Drive
Convoy through the dunes
Follow the lead guide through the red dunes at a pace suited to the group.
Return
Drop-off
Back to your hotel once the drive concludes.
FAQ
Questions about the self drive safari.
Yes, a valid driving license is required to drive the buggy yourself; passengers can ride along without one.
No, the practice run and guide briefing are designed for first-timers, though an adventurous mindset helps.
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Ready to book the self drive safari?
Hotel pickup included on every tour. Book online or call us directly.