by Evening Desert Safari: A Journey Through the Arabian Sands
The other adventurous activity is going for a trip to the desert of Arabia and especially in the evening when the sun is setting. Such itinerary is the amazing adventure that would be interesting for the tourists and would provide them with the real feeling of the adrenaline rush, some kind of a cultural interchange and, of course, the discovering of the different kinds of stimulus of the nature scenes. Worthy of writing and remembering becomes the burning sand, the sunset and such interesting events as sand-sailing. The following is a break-down of what makes the evening desert safari special, the fun things a traveler can do, tips for the traveler and the cultural aspect that comes with the tour.
In The Desolate Man, Hulme’s protagonist feels at home in the desert and the reader is privy to his appreciation of the desert Similarly in The Love Hater, the protagonist, F.T. Prince and the readers get the impression of the protagonist’s appreciation of the desert.
Elegancia del Desierto
It may be said that the western Arabian Desert alone occupies one of the greatest desert lands in the world boasting of magnificent glorious sand. There are sand rollers, hills which are in travel from the toward the winds, and outlooks which may enchant the beholder perpetually, which characterizes the desert environment. Towards the evening, the desert becomes fairly active and goes through different shades of the orange, pink and purple of the sky. This transference makes the evening suitable for admiring the desert as illustrated in the photo.
Identification of the Target Audience of the Show ‘Twilight’
Shooting at the crepuscular hours or at the hours just preceding the crepuscular hours is really compelling particularly in a desert set. Definitely at night it is much cooler, quiet and as the night sky has an embracive look after such a tiring day along with the noisy city life. More of the desert animals are also active at this time and this gave the safari the element of the unknown.
The Adventure Begins
Dune Bashing
Most of the tourists declare that dune bashing is perhaps one of the most exhilarating portions of an evening desert safari. This activity involves taking a 4×4 car and proceeding into the desert before having the car perform various operations at different speeds.
Professional drivers then use it and bounce up and down on the small humps like they are in a roller coaster. Such feelings that occur with steep climbing and free Falling on the other side cannot be compared to any other. Dune bashing is one of those things that one would consider suiting the wildest Souls who love getting involved with thrilling activities.
Sandboarding
The extreme kind of riding is called sandboarding; therefore, those who like it, should try it. As the name perhaps may suggest, sandboarding involves sliding down on the dunes on a board just like they do with snowboarding. That way, going over the diets and environments, the roads of the desert become entertaining as well as thrilling. Beginners can opt for not so steep dunes while for the experts, they can opt for the steep ones.
Camel Riding
Camel riding is more leisure and can as well be used to undertake sightseeing in the desert. Focusing the attention to the part of African area called Arabian Peninsula, it is rather possible to mention that camels are their indigenous inhabitant and, therefore, they call them ‘the ships of the desert’. That is why camel back riding lets you to feel and appreciate the old Bedouin culture. Despite it being a rather dreary experience the bobbing of the camel together with the huge extend of sand dunes in the backdrop makes for a rather peaceful ride.
Quad Biking
Well, for those who intend to just get a little occupied, quad biking comes in very handy for that. Again, it is very interesting to ride an ATV in the center of sand dunes where there is no one to direct or instruct one on where to ride, this feels like one’s free time to explore the desert sand. Quad biking if for a leisurely ride or a racing across the sand – dunes give the client a satisfactory feel with the compound.
The Cultural Experience
Bedouin Camps
Most people are then taken at the end of the day to a Bedouin camp for the night. These are kind of reproduction the Bedouin life since the Bedouins people are initially the inhabitant of Arabian desert. They are always organized with Arabic styled carpets, cushions and lamps with an intention of providing the clients with an Arabic feel at the camp.
Henna Painting
Other activities in the cultural pattern like henna painting is usually availed for the children in the camps. Henna is derived from lawsonia inermis and is applied on the skin to design nice patterns. Which is why these tattoos can be referred also to the esthetic-symbolic ones that are created on the human body temporarily. Custom-carved patterns on hands or feet can be provided by the professional artists and the design will definitely can be considered as a very good gift that can be received during the trip in the desert.
Traditional Dress
Almost all the desert jeep Safaris provide the Arabian gowns that tourists are they are free to wear. While for male participants, one can wear the kandura and the ghutra which is a type of head gear, female participants can wear the type of gown known as abaya and Shayla is a type of veil. Most impressively, everyone wears traditional costumes, and the cultural aspect, as well as several photogenic opportunities, are here.
Falconry
Hunting with birds of prey is one of the local customs of the Arabian Peninsula and one of the essential elements of various desert traveling. For ages the falcons had only been used in hunting in the desert and these splendid birds are truly revered in this area. This makes the researcher have fun at arch, watching a trained falcon flying in the sky with other natural birds and then landing on the master’s hand.
The Evening Unfolds
Sunset Views
Public administrations that comprise the desert have likewise turned out to be progressively famous while performing the evening desert safari and sunrise on sand ridges. In the evening, the sky turns to be warmer as the sun begins to set on the horizon. Soothing, fresh and dry air, nice climate all in all it makes a good place to be and sit in and reflect. This is the best time to take beautiful pictures or just admire the beautiful nature.
Traditional Dinner
Traditionally, a good Arabian dinner is prepared for the group when darkness envelops them in the camp. The dinner usually consists of kebabs, hummus, falafel and any fresh vegetables usually salads together with flat bread and aromatic rice. Selecting snacks from the hotel kitchens are quite common but many tours also serve international meals depending on the preferences of the guests. The meal often has to be eaten under the stars and this makes the dining experience to be quite enchanting.
Entertainment
Entertainment in the camps especially the desert ones involve other activities such as belly dancers, Tanoura dancers and fire performers. Belly dance is one of the popular and introduced dancing style originating from the Middle eastern countries. In probing performers’ bodies and costumes, one can describe the Tanoura dance in which only male dancers wear colorful skirts and spin around and around in circles. Fire shows are lusty and adventurous where performers handle fire in different tricks in what can be described as dangerous dancing.
Stargazing
There is no light at the desert thus means that the sky will be clear, perfect for observing the stars during the night. Following dinner and dancing and the various shows, most of the visitors decide to rest at the cushions and extend their eyes at the stars. Just like the clarity of light on stars, the vast number of the identifiable constellations draws one’s attention. Tours provided often offer telescopes for the guests to get an even closer look at the marvels of a sky tour.
Tips for an Enjoyable Safari
What to Wear
Depending on the time of the day, that is, from morning up to evening, the climate of the desert can either be very hot or cool and for this reason they recommended that one should dress warm but also take off and put on the warmer clothes as and when necessary. The ideal wear is comfortable loose flowing dress appropriate for the day time while a blazer or a shawl to be worn at night to be warm. Shoes are needed and are must for activities like dune bashing and sandboarding.
Staying Hydrated
Deserts also, can be very dry places, thus should one be on a safari, they need to ensure that they take a lot of water as the weather will rob the body of water very quickly. Some tours offer bottled water, however; it is advisable to carry your own water and some snack as well. Drinking lots of water will make certain that the energies used in all the activities will not make one feel tired.
Protecting Your Skin
Again, the sun in the desert is usually very strong and therefore one needs to apply some sunscreen, protect the eyes with a pair of sunglasses and cover the head with a hat. Incidentally, one may sunburn the skin even in the evening due to the reflection of the sun on the sand and other surfaces; therefore, it is important to be protected from the sun.
Respecting the Environment
Some measures that people must take when they are in the desert include; While in the desert the following should be done. No dropping of litter and also to respect the fragile ecosystem of the desert. Most of the desert safari firms are capable of implementing the standards of environmental conservation hence, ensure that you select a tour that embraces the principles of the natural resource conservation.
Conclusion
A trip to the desert at the evening is not a luxury but is a must do for any visitor of the Arabian Peninsula. It gives you a taste of almost everything vibrant and beautiful about a country; the activities, people and landscapes. Not only the rush of dune bashing and sandboarding, but also a peaceful camel ride and a sightseeing at the Bedouin camp is inspiring the atmosphere of inescapable fabulously memorable experience.
The night-time dune bashing not only captures the essence of the Arabian Desert, but also gives a rather laudable insight to cultural wildlife of the desert kingdom. No matter if you are an adrenalin junkie, a culture vulture or just a weary city slicker, an evenings’ desert safari should surely fit the bill.
