Jeep Safari vs Camel Safari in Jaisalmer
Almost every visitor to Sam Sand Dunes asks the same question: jeep or camel? Both are worth doing, but they suit different people and different moods.
Pace and feel
A jeep safari is fast and energetic. You climb and drop over the dunes, stop at high points and cover a lot of ground. A camel safari is slow and quiet, closer to the traditional way of crossing the desert. You notice more of the landscape and hear the wind rather than an engine.
Comfort
The jeep ride is bumpy and can be jarring on steep dunes. The camel ride is gentle once you are up, though mounting and dismounting take a moment to get used to. Guests with back problems usually find the camel easier; pregnant travellers should avoid both unless their doctor says otherwise.
Who each suits
Jeep safaris suit groups of friends, families with older children and anyone who enjoys a bit of adrenaline. Camel safaris suit couples, families with younger children, older travellers and anyone who wants a calm sunset.
Photography
A jeep gets you to more viewpoints in less time. A camel ride gives you the classic silhouette shots at sunset. For empty dunes in your photographs, consider a non-touristic desert safari instead of the main sunset points.
Our suggestion
If you are staying one night, choose the camel safari for sunset if you want calm, or the jeep if you want excitement. If you are staying two nights, do one of each.
Quick answers
Can I do both on the same evening?
Yes. Some guests take a jeep out and finish with a short camel ride at sunset.
Which is better for children?
Young children usually prefer the camel; older children often love the jeep.
