A Safari is a Journey into the desert, but one that is accompanied with rudimentary comforts, and even luxurious amenities. As each journey progresses, there is the excitement of setting camp at a new spot in the Lonely wilderness of the Thar, of being entertained by groups of wandering minstrels, of coming in proximity of village life in one of the harshest conditions of the world, of enjoying splendid camp meals and sleeping under the stars that hang suspended from the sky like twinkling fairy lights. None of these journeys are arduous because the organizers ensure that all facilities are provided from entertainment to fine dinning and from setting up deluxe camps to ensuring that your slightest needs are met. 

Camel Safari: About the only thing you will have to get used to, when you plan a camel safari, is the ungainly movement of the Ship of the Desert. The Camel may look aloof, but is the lifeline for the people of the desert whose communication needs depend on this vital beast for their very survival. Most journeys into the hinterlands are still made on camel-back, or in camel carts, and the camel is also used for ploughing the arid field of the desert.  

A saddle is mounted across the camel’s hump, providing comfortable seating for two, legs astride. At first the rolling gait of the camel is a little disconcerting, but riders soon get used to the rhythm. Since the sun can get very hot in the Desert, the best times for Camel Safari are in morning and evening, even in the cooler winter months. Such Safaris are usually run by professional outfits who hire Raikas, the camel-keepers who are adept at finding the best routes and waterholes in the desert and navigate almost by instinct, guided, of course by the position of stars t night. This becomes necessary should you be planning a long distance safari over few days. Camel Safaris, of course can range from just a day to several days and you can choose an option that best meets your needs and schedules.