When we were in India the camel safaris weren't operating because it was too hot! (At least, where we were, which was actually closer to Bikaner than Jaisalmer). So instead we went to the walled-in pen in the middle of the desert (literally couldn't see anything but sand anywhere you looked) where the camels normally are and spent a night sleeping on the dunes under the stars. It was still unbelievably hot, and I don't think I slept a wink for all of the ants crawling over me, but to watch the moon completely cross the sky above you and know that you were utterly and completely alone in a country as wild as India was a very memorable and enjoyable experience! I'd love to go back and do a proper camel trek some day!

Pure fantastic. My sis and I , two camels and a guide treked into the desert. We put up camp and the guide/chef asked if we wanted chicken.... he meant he would ride to the nearest village to catch the chicken!.... beautiful night, unbelievable twinkling stars everywhere, raining shooting stars. Would go again.

I went on a four day camel safari into the desert by myself. Not only were the sand dunes amazing, but it was a very spiritual place no matter which way i looked at it.

whoops - my reveiw came up separately... I agree totally spiritual and natural experience. Awesome, cold, hot and uncomfortable on camels, but ace at night!

What an amazing experience - to spend the night under the vast expanse of stars and sand. Unforgettable!