Heritage Falconry and Wildlife Safari
Supplied by: Platinum Heritage Desert Safari
An immersive morning combining spectacular demonstrations of falcons, hawks, and owls, followed by a traditional Emirati breakfast in a Bedouin camp and a nature drive in a vintage Land Rover. This is a cultural journey into the past like no other!
Highlights
- Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to receive your Adventure Pack and put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf)
- 75-minute spectacular falcon show with demonstrations of traditional training techniques and an interactive demonstration with birds of prey like hawks, desert eagle owls and barn owls
- Embark on a nature drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in an open-top vintage Land Rover
- Traditional breakfast in an authentic Bedouin camp
- Opportunity to have a short Camel ride
Overview
As an integral part of desert life in Arabia, falconry dates back more than 2,000 years and is extremely important to the heritage of Dubai. This is a unique experience to witness a world-class falcon show and learn about the ancient techniques and traditions of what makes falconry so significant in the Emirati culture. Take part in an interactive birds of prey demonstration where you will get a chance to fly Harris hawks to your glove and partake in other impressive aerial tricks. Meet desert eagle owls as they fly form the perch to you and fall in love with the cute barn owls.
Afterwards, discover the local flavours and enjoy a traditional Emirati breakfast in an authentic Bedouin camp set in the heart of the Dubai desert. Enjoy a short camel ride around the camp and then embark on an adventurous nature drive in a vintage Land Rover through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Spot native animals like the Arabian oryx and gazelles and learn about local flora like the fire bush and miswak, and how these were used traditionally for the survival of the desert nomads, Bedouin.
What's included
- Shared pick-up from Dubai hotels on a sharing basis between 05:30 AM and 07:00 AM, depending on the season. We will inform you of the exact pick-up time the afternoon before your safari.
- • Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and receive your Adventure Pack (Headscarf, Stainless Steel Water Bottle and Bag).
- • Marvel at a spectacular falcon show demonstrating traditional training techniques and interaction with hawks, eagles and owls (75 minutes).
- • Feel like a true Bedouin and enjoy a short camel ride around the camp, if you wish.
- • Indulge in a traditional breakfast at an authentic Bedouin Camp.
- • Embark on a nature safari through the Dubai Desert Conservation Drive in a private vintage Land Rover.
- • Return to the hotel between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM, depending on the season. Your total experience will last approximately five hours.
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Know before you go
• Vegetarian, kids meal and Kosher style meals are available upon request on booking.
• We do not serve alcohol nor permit guests to bring them on tour to stay true to local traditions and showcase the authenticity, warmth and hospitality of this region.
• As our safari drives do not include dune bashing, pregnant ladies can join our safari till the second trimester. An alternative can be arrange for pregnant ladies after the second trimester.
• As the desert can get quite warm, we suggest bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and cool, comfortable clothes. For desert safaris in the winter, we recommend bringing something warm to wear.
• Our guests’ health and safety are of utmost importance to us; therefore, we strictly follow the guidelines set by the UAE government.
• We don’t pick up guests from personal residences in Dubai unless you have booked a private car. If you are staying at a personal residence, we can pick you up from the nearest hotel.
• A private car booking is required if travelling with children under 5 years old
• Infants below 12 months are not permitted on our nature drive, however we can arrange an alternative on request.
• Children over 5 years old and under 12 years old will be accepted at the Child rate
• Pick up from Dubai Hotels between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM (depends on the sunrise)
•The operator will contact you within 24h to 48h of the tour date to confirm pick up location and time.
• Return to the Hotel between 10:30 AM and 11.30 AM
• All of our products are operated in line with local Covid-19 legislation requirements.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before booked date. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.
Opening times
- Monday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Wednesday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Thursday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Friday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Saturday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Sunday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM