United Arab Emirates · Desert Adventure

Embark on a Heritage Falconry and Wildlife Safari from Dubai

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dubai. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a heritage falconry experience in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
  • 02 Travel through the desert and spot Arabian oryx and gazelles
  • 03 Take part in interactive encounters with falcons, hawks, and desert eagle owls
  • 04 Experience an authentic Bedouin desert camp
  • 05 Savour a traditional Arabic breakfast in the desert
  • 06 Enjoy a camel ride during your morning safari
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai included

Discover the desert heritage of Dubai on a morning safari that combines wildlife, tradition, and hands-on falconry. Travel into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, where you can look out for native species such as Arabian oryx and gazelles while learning more about the flora, fauna, and culture of the Arabian Desert.

This experience also offers an immersive introduction to Bedouin traditions, with interactive falconry, hawk, and owl encounters, a visit to an authentic Bedouin desert camp, a traditional Arabic breakfast, and a camel ride. It is a memorable way to experience the natural beauty and living heritage of the United Arab Emirates.

Discover the desert heritage of Dubai on a morning safari that combines wildlife, tradition, and hands-on falconry.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Dubai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Experience the Heritage Falconry and Wildlife Desert Safari with Surprise Tourism

  • The driver will pick you up from the hotel in Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle between 5:30 am and 7:00 am. Our professional guide will escort you to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve area.
  • Upon arriving in the area, you will be given an adventure pack and put on a traditional headscarf, Sheila/Ghutra. An interactive 75-minute experience with birds of prey will get you into the desert as you've never seen before.
  • The people have been practicing Falconry for over 4,000 years, and it is an essential part of day-to-day life in the deserts where resources are scarce. It has been an integral part of life for more than 4,000 years. In today's Emirati culture, Falconry has become one of the most respected traditional sports. The Bedouin people were known for their patience, fortitude, willpower, and companionship. During this interactive session, you'll better understand falconry techniques and traditions.
  • Get close to Hawks, the fearless birds that belong to the family of birds of prey; observe and learn about this magnificent bird up close. You will have the chance to fly these birds and take fantastic photos with them. This beautiful bird will surely capture your heart with its orange eyes and beautiful face.
  • After the interactive bird session, enjoy a traditional breakfast in an Authentic Bedouin Camp. Enjoy a camel ride session after the delicious breakfast or watch the beautiful beasts in their natural habitat, the desert.
  • Exploring the desert's mysterious landscape and wildlife is the best part of this morning's desert safari. Native wildlife, such as Arabian gazelles or Arabian oryx, an antelope species, can be seen. Exploring the stunning desert landscape is the highlight of your wildlife desert safari tour.
  • We will return you to your hotel in Dubai by 10.30 am.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dubai. 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up and drop off will be from the hotel in Dubai.
  • 75 Minute interactive session of Falconry.
  • Interactive section with Hawks and Desert Eagle Owls.
  • Authentic Bedouin Desert Camp Experience with Traditional Arabic Breakfast.
  • Camel ride.
  • Wildlife spotting in a legendary 1950s Land Rover inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

What's Not Included

  • Quad Biking.
  • Foods or Drinks which are not part of the standard package.
  • Tips and Personal Expenses of any nature.

Know before you go

  • Camel Ride will be based on 02 people on one camel.
  • The maximum number of people in the camp is 75-100 in our big camp.
  • Not recommended for pregnant women and people with a back problems.
  • Wheelchair Not Accessible.
  • Infant Seats are Unavailable.
  • Stroller/Pram Not Accessible.
  • A child should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Not recommended for children under 05 years due to the long Camel Ride.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Dubai.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Dubai.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Dubai..

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