India · SAFARI
24 reviewed
Here are the 15 safaris that stand out, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the kind of traveller it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason, so start there and work down.
Overnight camel safari in the Thar Desert near Jaisalmer, with fresh meals, open-air bedding under stars, and stops at Serene Oasis and Khaba Fort.
“Everyone was really nice and punctual on departures and drop off. Safari was really nice for a 1 day trip, theres alot of dunes at the end spot where you sleep. Beautiful starry night sky as well, and everything is well organized. Would definiteRead more”
Overnight camel safari in Jaisalmer with Khaba Fort, oasis stops, two 90-minute camel rides, and dinner plus sunrise under the stars.
“From many excursions, tours and trips I have done, this Trotters Tour was the most perfectly executed. Thank you to the whole team. It is a local desert-family run business offering an experience that feels as non-touristy as you’d want (despiRead more”
2-day private camel safari from Jaisalmer into the Thar Desert, with village stops, chai snacks, overnight camp, and sunrise.
“We really enjoyed the camel ride and sleeping under the stars in the desert was a particularly memorable experience. Sandi was a brilliant guide and we felt very looked after throughout. Would recommend.”
Overnight Jaisalmer Thar Desert safari with Kuldhara village tour, camel rides, desert sunset, and a dune camp night, plus meals and transfers.
“An unforgettable experience! Loved sleeping under the stars and chatting with our friendly guides Nepal & Abhay. Had lots of fun making rotis and sitting around the campfire. We felt very safe - Highly recommend this experience!”
Private Golden Triangle with Ranthambore safari, Old Delhi rickshaw ride, sunrise Taj Mahal, and Jaipur forts, plus private guides and transfers.
“We had a lovely day at the Taj Mahal with our guide, Shan. He was very informative and made sure we felt safe throughout the tour. We also had a very comfortable car ride from Delhi to Agra with our driver, Bilal.”
Jaipur to Ranthambore day trip with an open-jeep or canter safari, naturalist insights, and a long Aravalli road journey.
“We very much enjoyed our trip to Ranthambore National Park. Our driver Uday kept contact with us and picked us up from our hotel on time. We was very much looked after by Uday and drove us safely and made a stop for refreshments. He was kind and helpful through our trip. During our safari we was lucky to see tigers x2 brothers and a sister. The trip was well organised and was a perfect day.”
Overnight camel safari near Jaisalmer with jeep transfers, meals, bottled water, and a remote night under the stars in the Thar Desert.
“We’ve had a great experience on this tour. The tour office is very easy to reach (close to the entrance of the fort) and the owners are extremely accommodating. They let us leave our luggage at the office in the morning because we checkRead more”
Jodhpur desert camel safari to Osian and Sachiya Mata Temple, with convenient hotel pickup, camel ride, optional folk dance and dinner.
“La sortie était agréable, traverser différents paysages. Le guide était calme, à l'écoute, souriant et habitant du coin. J'ai passé un bon moment en sa compagnie et celle de sa famille. Par contre, ne cherchez pas les dunes de sable... il n'y en a pas.”
Half-day sunset camel safari from Jaisalmer with separate camels, Kuldhara village stop, and dinner under the stars.
“The camel and jeep drivers were nice, spoke good English and did as it was agreed. Dinner was also good and the night under the stars was unforgettable. A must do. No complaints and no regrets. Your buttock might be sore for the next couple of days, but it's worth it! :)”
Non-touristy Jaisalmer overnight camel safari with Kuldhara, Khaba Fort, open-fire dinner, bedrolls under stars, and breakfast at dawn.
“Our overnight desert Camel Safari became a highlight in our month-long India adventure travel experience. The staff were gracious and accommodating, they clearly loved their work. The two meals prepared over an open fire were excelleRead more”
2-day off-the-crowd camel safari near Jaisalmer with sunrise chai, wood-fire cooking, desert villages, and a quiet overnight camp.
“Rojay did a great job, not only driving us to a quiet spot in the desert, but also cooking tasty food with wood fire. We slept in the open but the blankets kept us warm. The camel ride was short but pleasant.”
Two-day Thar Desert overnight from Jaisalmer with jeep safari, Kuldhara ghost village, camel ride, sunrise, and camp meals for $62.
“The tour is absolutely fantastic! Jeep ride out into the desert (do not pay the 30 rupees the driver will try and ask for at the gate, all fees are included in the tour price and it's clearly optional as we went through after refusing no problems). Then a nice camel ride to a quiet aRead more”
Jhalana Panther Safari Park in Jaipur, an open 4x4 wildlife ride with permits and camera fees included, from $45.
“They picked us up on time in a jeep and we had no problems until we arrived at the destination. The crew mismanaged the amount of passengers per jeep. A large family had 3 teenage boys without space on the same jeep and what was thRead more”
Overnight camel safari near Jodhpur with a family homestay in Osian, temple stop, sunset and sunrise rides, and desert stars.
“We had an amazing experience staying with Sumer and his family. He thaught us a lot about the desert farmer life, camels and his village. It's nice to see that they treat their animals as a part of the family. He and his family are just overal Read more”
Tiger Safari in Ranthambore with hotel pickup and a 3-hour shared jeep or canter ride through tiger zones, permits included.
“Guddu outsourced our booking to his friend. We were in zone 7 and didn’t see a tiger. We only saw deer.”
