Liwa Desert Safari From Abu Dhabi
Hugging the edge of the Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter) desert, this 150 km stretch of villages and farms makes up the famous Liwa Oasis. The Liwa Desert Safari from Abu Dhabi offers a one-of-a-kind experience that combines adventure, culture, and natural beauty. With this tour, you can enjoy the thrill of dune bashing on the expansive sand dunes of the Liwa Desert, followed by a serene camel ride that takes you through the tranquil desert landscape. After a day full of excitement, unwind and indulge in a cultural dinner under the stars, where you can savor traditional dishes and immerse yourself in local customs. Book your Liwa Desert Safari now to create unforgettable memories on your next adventure.
It’s a seemingly endless picture of shimmering gold, apricot, and pink sand dunes. You can experience the beauty of the Liwa Oasis on this full-day Liwa Oasis tour and Liwa desert safari tour.
On this tour with VooTours, you’ll get to experience a two-hour desert drive through the towering dunes, enjoy a picnic lunch, and learn so much about the desert.
Key Details
| DURATION | 10 Hours (1:00 PM to 12:00 PM) | ||||
| PICKUP / DROP-OFF LOCATION | Pick-up from any hotels or any malls within Abu Dhabi | ||||
| PICKUP TIME | 1:00 PM (Exact pick-up time will be advised after booking) | ||||
| DROP-OFF TIME | Approximately 12:00 PM. | ||||
| EASY CANCELLATION | Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund | ||||
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Highlights
- Full-day Liwa Oasis safari tour with an expert guide
- Pick-up and drop-off from Abu Dhabi included
- Explore the world’s largest continuous sand desert on the Liwa desert safari tour
- View desert wildlife on a two-hour desert adventure
- Take in the beauty of the shimmering, towering sand dunes
- Enjoy a picnic lunch in the shaded oasis
- Escape from the modern hustle and bustle of Abu Dhabi to the quiet, empty desert
What You Can Expect
This 8 -10-hour full-day excursion to the famous Liwa Oasis will begin upon pick-up. You can be picked up from any hotel or mall within Abu Dhabi. While pick-up times will vary, they average to be around 8:30 AM. Be sure to check with your itinerary to make sure you don’t miss your pick-up time. Your professional driver will pull up in an air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle and greet you courteously. Then, it’s time for your tour to begin. Your expert driver will take you to the edges of the UAE, and into the desert. As you drive, take in the beautiful scenery of Abu Dhabi. Feel free to ask your driver any questions you may have, as they will be your guide to learning as much as possible about Abu Dhabi.
Your driver will also share facts and stories about the Liwa Oasis and the Empty Quarter desert. After all, the desert you’re traveling to is the world’s largest desert of continuous sand. So, you can be sure that there is a lot of history to hear. The Liwa Oasis is also famous. It’s a series of oases in the north of the Empty Quarter desert. The desert is so massive that it extends from southern UAE and into Yemen and Oman. Tribes who went on to settle in early Abu Dhabi used to live in the Empty Quarter desert.
Those who have taken this tour rave about how beautiful and intriguing it is to watch the scenery as you drive. You’ll go from towering skyscrapers to empty desert scenery. Pay special attention to watching the color of the sand change. As you get deeper into the desert, the sand will change from the yellow sand to a deep, dark orange that’s only found in the desert. After about two hours, you’ll arrive on the outer edges of the Liwa Oasis. From here, you’ll be able to truly take in the beauty that is the endless ocean of towering sand dunes before you.
Now, it’s time for another desert drive. On this drive, you’ll learn all about desert wildlife. And no, it’s not just camels. Be on the lookout for magnificent Arabian gazelle, desert rabbits, and lizards. Your guide will tell you all about how they survive in the arid desert, including how they find food and water. Have your camera at the ready so you can capture pictures of this wildlife. Your guide will also point out desert settlements, camel farms, indigenous flora, and lush oases as you drive.
After about two hours, you’ll pull over to a shaded oasis so you can stretch your legs and relax. It’s also time to eat at this point in the desert safari tour. You’ll enjoy light fares, such as fruit salad, muffins, and chicken pasta, and hydrate with soda and water. There’s something calming about enjoying your lunch with almost an overwhelming silence surrounding you. Once you’re done eating, you’ll climb back into your vehicle and do some additional exploring. After a while, it will be time to make the trek back to Abu Dhabi. Your guide will drop you off at the same location where you were picked up. This desert tour is definitely one you don’t want to miss.
