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The World’s 15 Best Desert Stargazing Safaris

32 reviewed  ·  from $20 a head

Sand holds no moisture and cities are far away, which is why the desert sells the cheapest genuinely dark sky on the planet. These 15 range from a shared jeep out of a resort strip to a private camp, each priced and clear about the drive.

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Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

1.Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,620 reviews · from $88Our pick

Spend about six hours exploring Lahbab’s red dunes by ATV, sandboard, and camel. Your guide handles the route and photos before you settle into Al Khayma Camp for Arabic coffee, henna, falcon photos, a BBQ buffet, live entertainment, and evening stargazing. Guides such as Dennis, Asif Foji, and Abdul Wahab have earned especially warm praise.

“By far the best tour during my time in Dubai! Transportation was provided from our hotel; the ATV riding was a blast! I like that you have the option to do a less intense course in front of the main building, but I recommend the course with the hills and soft sand- the scenery is remarkable. The camp site that you go to after is amazing; some of the best food I’ve had in Dubai (a bbq is included in the price). There were plenty of activities to take part in on the camp grounds, like henna, shisha, falcon holding and camel rides- and it’s all included! Would definitely take…”

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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ - The trip from Dubai to the open desert
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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

2.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,588 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

You’ll leave Dubai by air-conditioned vehicle for a 40-minute sunset camel trek, then spend the evening at Al Khayma Desert Camp with Arabic coffee, dates, henna, falcon photos, shisha, a BBQ buffet, live shows, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Hamid, Yasir, and Amr have earned praise for clear explanations and thoughtful service.

“Excellant, great 40 min camel ride with pictures in the sunset, food and shows were amazing and we were looked after very well”

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Dubai: Overnight Safari, Dinner, Stargazing & Al Khayma Camp - Red dunes, sandboarding, and 45 minutes of dune bashing
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Dubai: Overnight Safari, Dinner, Stargazing & Al Khayma Camp

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

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

Travel from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman to the Lahbab desert for dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, camp entertainment, and a BBQ buffet. Sleep in a private air-conditioned tent, watch the stars through a telescope, then ride camels at sunrise. Guides such as Mansoor Manz, Imran, and Wajahat Mahmood are frequently praised for safe driving and attentive service.

“An incredible desert adventure! Our driver Wajahat Mahmood was very kind, charismatic, and professional. He made the experience fun, safe, and unforgettable. Highly recommended!”

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

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

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

Leave Dubai by air-conditioned 4WD for dune bashing and sandboarding in Lahbab, then sleep in a private air-conditioned tent at Al Khayma Camp. You’ll ride camels, watch the sunset, eat Emirati, Moroccan, and Arabian dishes, see cultural performances, stargaze by telescope, and return after sunrise breakfast. Guides such as Imran, Mansoor, and Gafoor are known for careful, friendly service.

“One of the best experiences we have had in our life as a family. All activities were excellent. Accomodations and food was awesome. Camels were friendly!”

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Dubai: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing - The 45-minute ride from Dubai to the dunes
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Dubai: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing

5.Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,627 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $49

Ride from Dubai to the Red Dunes and Al Marmoom Oasis for dune driving, sandboarding, a short camel ride, falcon photos, wildlife spotting, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Waqar Ahmed, Lucky, Adeel Awan, and Humayun are praised for safe driving and helpful service. Choose the sunset slot for golden-hour photos and add dinner if wanted.

“This was my first trip to the desert, and I was enchanted by it. Everything from A to Z was very well organizer. As we were there with our 8-year old children, we asked for relaxed desert safari with soft driving, and we got it:) Our charming guide Nomi is a very experienced driver, and we felt really safe while driving across the dunes. Then there were many other attractions, like taking photos at sunset, riding camels, stargazing through a telescope etc. We felt very confortable all the time. Nomi, thank you for the time we spent together, for your sense of humor, and for the beautiful pictures you took…”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show - Safety briefing, horse selection, and riding ability
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

6.Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,592 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $20Best value

Choose a 2-hour desert and seaside ride, a sunrise trip with Oriental breakfast, or an evening outing with dinner, dancing, and telescopes. Guides such as Yusuf, Didi, Mahmoud, and Hassan help beginners feel secure while experienced riders may canter. A 4-hour private option adds swimming with the horses in the Red Sea.

“Our guides Yusuf and Mohamed were brilliant. They made sure my 9 year old who had never been on a horse before was having a good time and made sure myself and my older son could gallop a lot as we are experienced riders. They also made sure my partner who is not as experienced was able to push himself a bit as well. The guided took plenty pictures and even filmed me galloping along the beach. The food at the bbq was delicious as well. All in all e would all highly recommend this trip for all.”

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Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding - Indian Ocean Stops at Nilgen and Hangover Bay
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Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

7.Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 9h 30m · from $176

Travel from Perth to Lancelin for sandboarding, ocean views, and beach stops before reaching the Pinnacles Desert. Enjoy an Aussie BBQ and wine at sunset, then use telescopes and astro binoculars to view the moon, planets, star clusters, and nebulas. Guides such as Sam, Adrian, Gavin, and Hadrian also help with night photography.

“Great trip to the Pinnacle Desert. The guides were great and the sunset at the pinnacles beautiful. They were really knowledgeable about the stars. Do not miss this trip if you are visiting Perth.”

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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour - Sandboarding at the Lancelin dunes
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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

8.Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $178

Travel from Perth to the Lancelin dunes, Nilgen Reserve or Hangover Bay, then watch sunset at the Pinnacles. Enjoy an Aussie barbecue, wine, telescopes, astro-binoculars, and Dreamtime stories before returning to your hotel. Guides including Sam, Neil, Leighton, and Gavin provide commentary and phone photography tips.

“Great opportunity to explore a but of the Australia's outbacks near Perth. Guide was amazing and so was the food. There is plenty of time to explore around but also to meet new people and talk around.”

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Hurghada: Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner - The oasis farm and its small animals
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Hurghada: Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner

9.Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 694 reviews · from $48

Leave your Hurghada hotel for a 17-kilometer desert drive to an oasis and Bedouin-style farm. Feed animals, ride a camel and horse, watch the sunset, eat grilled food by candlelight, then study seasonal stars and planets through a professional telescope with guides such as Nasser, Abu, and Arabi.

“Our guide was very intelligent, the people were very welcoming with wounderful hospitality, all in all a very good adventure”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing - From hotel lobby to the camel base
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing

10.Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 634 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $26

Ride a trained camel for two hours across Hurghada’s Eastern Desert, with routes reaching sandy valleys, the Red Sea, and a lagoon. Choose entry only, shared transfers, sunrise breakfast, or a sunset package with Egyptian dinner, entertainment, and stargazing. Guides such as Ramadan, Hussain, and Rashid are known for patient help and excellent photos.

“Really enjoyed it overall. the show before stargazing was not very good. one whirling dancer then they got lots of people going disco dancing which is not the entertainment we paid for. I have read that these shows have fire shows and belly dancing.”

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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ - The trip from Dubai to the open desert
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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

11.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $88

Leave Dubai for a 40-minute camel trek across the dunes at sunset, then settle into Al Khayma Camp for Arabic coffee, dates, falcon photos, henna, shisha, a barbecue buffet, live shows, and telescope stargazing. Hotel pickup, drinks, dinner, and an English-speaking driver are included. Guides such as Usman, Fazil, and Sufyan have been praised for warm, helpful service.

“Camel ride was great! Food very good also, liked the activities and camel feeding. Would definitely go again.”

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Doha: Night Desert Safari, Stargazing, and Camel Ride - Dune bashing across Qatar’s open desert
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12.Doha Night Desert Safari Stargazing And Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 432 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

You’ll ride in an air-conditioned 4x4 from Doha to Qatar’s desert and Inland Sea, with dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel stop, Arabic coffee or tea, and time for stars. Guides such as Sajid Iqbal, Sabzali, Tariq, Salman, and Nomii are praised for safe driving and photography. Light pollution can affect the stargazing.

“Sabzali made the night desert safari a fantastic experience. His driving was smooth and safe, and the desert at night was truly beautiful. He managed the tour professionally and ensured everyone felt comfortable.”

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Hurghada SPACE OBSERVERS(Desert Stargazing) - Sunset over the Hurghada desert
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Hurghada SPACE OBSERVERS(Desert Stargazing)

13.Hurghada SPACE OBSERVERS(Desert Stargazing)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $35

Leave Hurghada for a desert sunset, Bedouin tea, dinner, and a night beneath dark Egyptian skies. Guides such as Ibrahim, Moussa, Adam, and Sedek explain stars, planets, and constellations through a GPS-directed 15-inch Meade telescope. Expect a bumpy jeep ride, a small group of up to 27, and a late return.

“Really enjoyable trip, great communication with Moussa beforehand, stars really clear and guide had great knowledge. Thanks!”

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Stargazing Safari Adventure by Jeep with Bedouin Dinner-Hurghada - The 17 km Jeep ride into the desert
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Stargazing Safari Adventure by Jeep with Bedouin Dinner-Hurghada

14.Stargazing Safari Adventure by Jeep with Bedouin Dinner-Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · from $52

Leave Hurghada at 3:30 pm for a 17 km 4x4 ride into the desert. Enjoy Arabic coffee, tea, dates, a camel ride, Bedouin village activities, sunset from a hill, buffet dinner, and telescope viewing. Guides such as Arabi explain the night sky, with possible views of Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon.

“I’ve been on a lot of safaris over the past few years, especially in Hurghada. They have all covered the same things as this trip , jeep safari ride, camel/horse ride, bedouin camp visit, food and stargazing. This was the only trip that I would give 5* star for , I would give even more if I could! Everything was of top quality, the staff, the food and the experiences. The stargazing itself was amazing - I absolutely love stargazing and this was a huge moment for me. I’ve been before but it was never as detailed as this experience, i.e. in depth explanations of what we can see in…”

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Perth: Pinnacles Desert Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner - The long road to Nambung National Park
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Perth: Pinnacles Desert Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner

15.Pinnacles Desert Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 215 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Travel north from Perth to Yanchep National Park for koalas and kangaroos, then watch sunset among the Pinnacles at Nambung National Park. After dinner in a Cervantes tavern, return to the desert for stargazing. Guides such as Luke, Chris, and Johnathan are known for clear commentary on Western Australia and the night sky.

“I really liked the time spent at the Pinnacle, the place is amazing. We stopped at the Yanchep Park and got the chance to see kangaroos and koalas. And the stars! You will not get the chance to see them so bright and ‘clean’ back home. I would like to give a feedback about the dinner, the salad option was really poor, I had the burger and shared the few fries with my husband, which was starving. I would review the vegi option you are offering. Second feedback: a bit more information and timing sharing of the tour progam. Thank you”

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