Tour operator
Discover Qatar
Discover Qatar, the destination management company of Qatar Airways, runs Doha city tours, sunset dhow cruises, desert safaris and short tours for transit passengers.
Desert Safari Doha (Inland Sea Tours)
Desert Safari Doha, also trading as Inland Sea Tours, runs half-day and full-day safaris to the Inland Sea, overnight camps, dhow cruises and Doha city tours.
At a glance
- Type
- Desert safaris, dhow cruises and city tours
- Area
- Al Aziziya, Doha, Qatar
- Official site
- desertsafaridoha.com
Good to know
- Free pick-up
- Overnight camps
- Quad and buggy self-drive
- Dhow cruise
Why we recommend it
Desert Safari Doha, which also trades as Inland Sea Tours, is a Doha tour company with an office in Al Aziziya, near Khalifa International Stadium. As its names suggest, the main business is desert trips to Khor Al Adaid, the Inland Sea, but it also runs dhow cruises, city tours and trips to the west coast, which makes it a useful one-stop operator for a short stay.
The desert programme covers several formats. The half-day desert safari includes dune bashing, a chance to see camels and a visit to the Inland Sea. The full-day safari adds lunch or dinner, and the overnight desert camping trip includes a barbecue dinner and breakfast. For a more personal trip, there is a private desert safari with a camel ride and sandboarding, and more adventurous visitors can book the self-drive quad bike and dune buggy adventure.
Beyond the dunes, the West Coast Tour visits Zekreet and Richard Serra's desert sculpture, a striking piece of land art in western Qatar. In the city, the company runs a Doha dhow cruise, a Doha city tour by private car and a tour of Qatar's museums. Pick-up is listed as available and free when you book, which simplifies logistics, but confirm the pick-up time and location for your hotel.
The company suits families, couples and groups who want to combine a desert safari with a dhow cruise or city tour from the same operator. The self-drive quad and buggy trip appeals to thrill-seekers, while the museum tour is a good choice for a hot afternoon.
If you only have time for one desert trip, the half-day safari is the most efficient way to see the dunes and the Inland Sea; choose the overnight camp if you want to see both sunset and sunrise in the desert and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Book by phone, WhatsApp or email, and check what is included, such as meals, drinks, sandboarding and camel rides. On desert trips, wear light clothing, sunglasses and a hat, and bring sunscreen and water. Dune driving is bumpy, so mention any back problems, motion sickness or pregnancy to the driver. The cooler months from November to March are the most comfortable for safaris, and early departures are best for wildlife and photography.
Desert Safari Doha (Inland Sea Tours) FAQs
Does Desert Safari Doha visit the Inland Sea?
Yes, the half-day desert safari includes a visit to the Inland Sea.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Pick-up is listed as available and free when you book.
What desert tours are offered?
Half-day and full-day safaris, overnight camping, private safaris with camel rides and sandboarding, and self-drive quad and buggy trips.
Are there tours outside the desert?
Yes, a dhow cruise, a Doha city tour by private car, a museum tour and a West Coast Tour to Zekreet.
Where is the office?
Zone 55, Street 180, Building 20, Al Aziziya, near Khalifa Stadium.
What does the overnight camp include?
A barbecue dinner and breakfast.
How do I book?
By phone or WhatsApp on +974 5569 4194, or by email.
What should I wear?
Light, loose clothing, sunglasses and a hat, with sunscreen and water.