A private desert safari with Roar Adventure Tourism costs AED 999 per vehicle, not per person, and seats up to 6 guests, so the larger your group, the lower your actual cost per person drops, often close to VIP-tier pricing with full exclusivity thrown in.
What Does “Private” Actually Mean Here?
On a standard or VIP desert safari, your 4×4 is shared with other guests, typically 6 to 7 people you’ve never met, following a fixed group schedule. A private safari reserves the entire vehicle, and a dedicated driver, exclusively for your own group. Nobody else joins your Land Cruiser, your camp seating area is separated from the shared crowd, and your timing has more flexibility built in.
Private Desert Safari Cost by Group Size
Because the AED 999 rate covers the whole vehicle rather than each seat, splitting it across your group changes the math significantly:
| Group Size | Vehicle Cost (AED) | Cost Per Person (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | 999 | 499.50 |
| 3 people | 999 | 333.00 |
| 4 people | 999 | 249.75 |
| 5 people | 999 | 199.80 |
| 6 people | 999 | 166.50 |
At 5 to 6 people, the per-person cost lands close to the standard VIP safari rate (AED 149 per person), except your group gets a fully private vehicle, a dedicated driver, and an exclusive camp area instead of sharing with other tourists. For the full price comparison across every package tier, see our Dubai desert safari price guide.
What’s Included at AED 999
- An exclusive 4×4 Land Cruiser with a dedicated driver for your group only
- VIP sofa seating and a separate VIP BBQ dinner at camp
- All standard activities: dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, live entertainment shows
- Henna painting and Arabic costume photography
- Flexible pickup timing, arranged around your schedule
Pickup typically runs 3:00 to 3:30 PM with a 10:00 PM return, matching the standard evening safari timing, though private bookings can request different time slots to fit your day.
How the Booking Process Works for a Private Safari
Because you’re reserving a whole vehicle rather than individual seats, private safaris are usually arranged directly rather than through an instant-booking calendar. Contact the team via WhatsApp with your group size, preferred date, and any timing preferences, and they’ll confirm vehicle availability and any adjustments to the standard pickup window. This is also the point to mention any special occasion, proposals, anniversaries, or a guest with mobility needs, so the team can plan the camp seating and dune bashing intensity accordingly.
Why Groups and Families Choose the Private Option
- Control the intensity of dune bashing, gentler for elderly guests or young children, more intense for thrill-seekers, since it’s just your group in the vehicle
- Stop anywhere for photos without affecting other passengers on a shared tour
- Flexible pickup timing that fits around your day, rather than a fixed shared-tour schedule
- No strangers in your vehicle, popular for marriage proposals, anniversaries, and birthday celebrations; see our romantic desert safari for couples guide for how private bookings pair with a candlelight dinner setup
- Family trips that include elderly members, our desert safari for senior citizens guide covers what to consider when booking privately for mixed-generation groups
Private vs. VIP vs. Overnight: Which Should You Book?
If your group is 5 or 6 people, a private safari often works out close to VIP per-person pricing while adding full exclusivity, worth comparing directly against the VIP Desert Safari before you book. For groups of 1 to 3, the private safari costs more per person than sharing a VIP or standard tour, so it comes down to how much you value complete privacy and flexible timing versus the lower shared-tour price. If your priority is extending the experience overnight rather than just privacy during the evening, see our overnight desert safari guide instead, the two aren’t mutually exclusive, and private overnight bookings can be arranged directly with the team.
Best Occasions for a Private Safari
- Proposals: flexible timing means you can request a specific dune vantage point at exactly the right light for the moment
- Anniversaries and honeymoons: a private table setup at camp instead of shared seating
- Multi-generation family trips: adjustable dune bashing intensity accommodates both grandparents and thrill-seeking teenagers in the same vehicle
- Small corporate groups: a dedicated vehicle and flexible schedule works well for client entertainment without the noise of a large shared tour
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AED 999 the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. The private safari seats up to 6 guests for that flat rate, so the more people in your group, the lower the cost per person.
Can I request a specific pickup time for a private safari?
Yes, private bookings allow more flexible timing than shared tours. Confirm your preferred window when booking.
Is the private safari worth it for a couple?
For 2 people, it costs more per person than a shared VIP safari, but you get a fully private vehicle, flexible timing, and unlimited photo stops, popular for proposals, anniversaries, and honeymoon trips.
Can I adjust the dune bashing intensity on a private safari?
Yes, since it’s your dedicated vehicle and driver, you can request gentler or more intense dune bashing to suit your group.
Can I book a private safari for more than 6 people?
Contact the team directly, larger groups may need a second vehicle, arranged as a private convoy rather than a single car.
Does the private safari include the same food and entertainment as the shared evening safari?
Yes, plus VIP sofa seating and a separate VIP BBQ dinner setup at camp.
Ready to book? Check current availability and reserve your private desert safari with Roar Adventure Tourism. Call +971 55 605 4570 or WhatsApp +971 58 934 4077 to confirm your group size and pickup details directly.
