Dubai: Sherpa's Overnight Camp in the Dubai Desert Reserve
Outdoor activities
Tours
Multi-day trips
Nature & adventure
Wheelchair accessible
Experience Dubai's first and only true eco-adventure in a nature reserve
Highlights
- Experience the only overnight camp in the wilderness area of the DDCR
- Forget glamping, this is authentic desert camping
- Reconnect with nature in the pristine Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
- The experience includes a wildlife drive, activities, dinner and breakfast
Description
Sherpa Camp is based in the wilderness area of Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve - a 225-square-kilometre area that has been protected for 23 years with very restricted access. Sand Sherpa is the only company permitted to operate a camp in this area. Adventurers stay in private locations throughout undulating dunes and amidst trees, but within easy access to bathroom facilities and our main camp area, where dinner and breakfast are served.
Each camping trailer is equipped with a penthouse suite rooftop tent, outdoor sofa, firepit, cooler, barbeque grill and so much more! Guests (who book city transfers) are transferred between their hotel/residence and camp by a Sherpa Guide and once they enter the reserve, they enjoy a scenic drive on our specially prepared off-road track to camp. Our guides provide unique insight into the natural flora and fauna as part of the safari drive into camp.
Bush meals are prepared for campers, including salad, grilled vegetables, fire-cooked burgers and fresh oven-made pizza, while bedding is also ready in their tents.
An evening nature walk is optional with our camp leader, while on the morning of departure, participants are also invited to participate in a hawk walk to identify animal tracks that have appeared overnight. Each guest is invited to experience the thrill of flying our hawk.
Saturday camps include the option to join a nomad cooking workshop around a traditional three-stone fireplace.
Note: Sand Sherpa makes a donation to Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve for each participant attending an adventure in this very special area.
Includes
Reserve entrance fees and contribution to the nature reserve
Transfers from DDCR main gate to camp (on a shared basis) and back
Scenic safari drive to the campsite, where participants will be able to spot native flora and fauna
Assignment of camping trailer with Rooftop Tent and/or additional sleeping accommodation as booked
Own camping cooler with your trailer
Water
Table/chairs
Main campfire
Bathroom facilities on site
8kg firewood (additional quantities available on request for an extra fee)
Full camping accessories (utensils, pots, pans and more)
Pizzas, burgers and grilled vegetables for dinner
Bedding
Eggs and turkey ham and/or cheese croissants for breakfast
Nomad cooking workshop (Saturday camps)
Morning hawk walk
Important Information
- Each trailer can accommodate up to two adults (16 years and above) and two children (up to 15 years). A checklist will be sent to customers after we receive their booking.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund