7- hour experience
Water Bottle
Defender 130
Magnificent Canyons
Sunset Canapés
Nocturnal Eco Walk
Four-Course Dinner
Astronomy Session
Spend the afternoon exploring canyons and deciphering ancient petroglyphs as you learn about local folklore from your dedicated Conservation Guide. Unique photo opportunities can be found at unique rock formations forming human-like shapes. Feel in awe as you get up close to canyons etched with inscriptions serving as a time capsule for all the civilizations that called AlUla home in the past. Marvel at the wonder of hexagonal shapes forming an extraordinary landscape.
As the sun shares its last rays with Sharaan, sit atop one of the canyons and overlook a vast valley while sipping on a refreshing drink and enjoying delicious canapes. On a nocturnal eco walk, try and look for local wildlife and creatures using UV lights under the guidance of your expertly trained Conservation Guide.
As the sun shares its last rays with Sharaan, sit atop one of the canyons and overlook a vast valley while sipping on a refreshing drink and enjoying delicious canapes. On a nocturnal eco walk, try and look for local wildlife and creatures using UV lights under the guidance of your expertly trained Conservation Guide.
Dinner is a traditional South African "braai" set in a magically-lit canyon. Embrace a cooking style similar to an Arabic grill but with more hearty dishes infused with exquisite aromas and flavours. As darkness has completely settled and the sky lights up with stars, sit back and be immersed in a stargazing session, complete with a telescope and an astronomy talk.
*This experience will start operating from 1st September 2024
- Pick-up from AlUla hotels in a Land Rover Defender 130 between 02:30 PM and 04:00 PM, depending on the season. We will inform you of the exact pick-up time around noon on the day of your experience.
- Arrive at the Sharaan Nature Reserve and receive your stainless steel water bottle to take home. Get a briefing from your dedicated Conservation Guide about your experience.
- Explore the Reserve as you embark on a safari through the canyons and valleys, with several opportunities to stop and explore. Points of interest include vast rock formations telling unique stories, inscriptions dating back thousands of years, and lush fields in which you can truly take in the unique scents of the local flora.
- At sunset, embark on a short hike up a canyon to be greeted with a breathtaking scene of a vast valley and canyons. Sit back, relax and enjoy canapes as you watch the sun go down.
- Arrive at your camp for the evening and experience true magic as the scene of lantern-lit canyons unfolds before you.
- Venture into nature with your dedicated Conservation Guide and UV lights as you try to spot nighttime creatures and learn about why they are so important to the ecosystem.
- Indulge in a four-course meal that consists of a South African-style "braai" completed with grilled meats, vegetables and sides as well as indulgent appetisers and desserts.
- Retreat to the lounging area and relax next to the bonfire as you listen to tales of the night sky with an immersive stargazing session and even get to see the stars and planets up close through a telescope.
- Return to the hotel between 09:30 PM and 11:00 PM, depending on the season. Your total experience will last approximately seven hours.
- Pick-up from AlUla hotels is included and will be in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle (unless booked otherwise).
- As the desert can get quite warm during the day all year round, we suggest bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and cool, comfortable clothes.
- Please ensure to wear closed-toe shoes throughout the experience.
- For desert safaris in the winter (November to March), we recommend bringing something warm to wear for the evening.
- Bookings need to be made at least four hours in advance when booking online.
- Children between the age of 5-11 years will be charged at a child’s rate.
- A private car booking is required if travelling with children under five years old.
- This safari includes a hearty dinner; however, please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking. We can accommodate vegetarian and gluten-free guests.
- Unless a private vehicle is booked, the dinner table will be shared with the other guests in your shared vehicle, allowing for more opportunity to connect with like-minded travellers.
- Bathroom facilities are available at the camp.
- The nature drive is not recommended for guests more than six months pregnant.
- Our vehicles can only accommodate up to five guests, ensuring a comfortable, exclusive experience.
