An exceptional desert experience with a very special guide - Our group of three women went on the Pleasant Haveli non-touristic overnight safari in February 2024. Our driver and local guide, Ukka, was so sweet, attentive, kind, funny we all fell in love with him. He and his colleagues made us the most delicious food over an open fire. Sleeping under the stars in soft cozy cot beds with many blankets and waking up to fresh chai and hot breakfast was a magical experience. We were sad that our time in the desert was so short, and vowed to return again for a longer time. This year, in February 2025 we returned and reserved a 2-night safari with Ukka. We camped in two different desert sites and during the daytime visited a couple different desert villages where we enjoyed playing with local children and drinking delicious cups of chai. We also spent time with a shepherd and his flock of adorable baby lambs. The time went too fast again! Next year we will return for an even longer desert safari. We heartily recommend the Pleasant Haveli desert safari. Ukka is just the BEST host and guide. We left a little bit of our heart in Jaisalmer with him.

Fantastic safari in the desert - I loved the safari! The Ukka guide, born and raised in the Jaisalmer desert, was the best guide I could have found! He quickly realized what my tastes were and sought to provide me with the best experience possible , engaging me with a desert family, where I lived a little with people and knew their habits and where I started the camel journey ! The guide Berat was great. The dinner they cooked for me in the sand and the desert nightlife made this experience wonderful. I recommend to anyone who wants to take a safari away from the screams and photos for instagram! Thank you Ukka!!

Exceptional Safari - Excursion to the special desert. They picked us up at the hotel with the Jeep and on the way to the desert we made several stops at very unique places. Our camels were waiting for us and they took us to the destination where we would spend the night. We watched the sunset over a dune while our extraordinary guide prepared a delicious dinner cooked on the fire. To sleep, they prepared some beds for us and we fell asleep under a sky full of starts. In the morning a delicious breakfast was waiting for us. Exceptional experience. highly recommended.

Great caring Safariteam, brilliant experience - After checking the options i fully and wholeheartedly chose for the nontourist style of Pleasant Haveli camel safaris. I love independent travel and i do not like larger groups or gatherings so spending a night in the desert in a comfortable but quiet surroundings was perfect. I am travelling with my ten yr old son and we both absolutely loved this safari. We got picked up by jeep from the hotel by Arun, who is a interesting, knowledgeable and also fun and trustworthy guide. He explained a lot about the places w e saw and desert life in Rajasthan in general . We saw an oasis and the deserted village. Then we got on the camels: Our camelguide Naru is an excellent humanbeing in being so patient when my son was a bit hesitant or was impressed by the camels standing up and sitting down. The whole experience was adjusted exactly to our wishes: if we wanted to ride short or long etc . The food was good and its very fun to sit and see how lunch is made from scratch on the fire. Naru was very much service oriented, very friendly and very accommodating. Supergood. The stargazing sleeping was absolutely priceless ( according to my son the starry highlight ) In short: this is a superb experience and the pleasant safari team of Arun and camelman Neru goes the whole yard ( and further ! ). Highly recommended.

Desert delights🐪 - This is one of the highlights of our trip to India. My wife and I loved the whole 2 days. The Pleasant Safari was very well organised and catered for our every need. Arun the main guide and driver was both fun and informative, he works hard! Naru our camel 🐪 guide has such knowledge and passion for his camels. Lovely guys, a pleasure to be with. The Pleasant Haveli also organised a suprise wedding anniversary treat which I'm thankful for. I highly recommend this trip through the Pleasant Desert Safari, you will not regret it😃

Amazing last camel safari before Covid-19 - My gf and I were able to get the last camel safari before they closed down. It was amazing! The dunes were wayyy better than we anticipated. Amazing night under the stars as wel with a great meal cooked on site. Before the hotel closed down we were able to stay one last night and they upgraded us to a suite. The owner then sent us off to the aiport the next morning. Could not recommend enough after coronavirus has settled.

One of the highlights of our trip to India! - What an amazing time we had! The camels are sweet, the camel guide Sambu was fun, and Kamal, the man in charge, was even funnier. He and Sambu cooked us a delicious supper while we sat around the fire. Our bedroom was set up in a private area with plenty of warm blankets. The peace and quiet was restful, as was our sleep under the stars. You must do this!!

India’s highlight - This has been an exceptional experience. From riding the gentle camels, eating delicious food cooked over a fire, entertained by our funny guides Kamal & Sanbu, sleeping under the stars & enjoying the scenic & peaceful Thar Desert. It was definitely a highlight of my trip to India. I highly recommend this adventure!! Diana Helgesen Canada

Great experience - Very nice experience. Ride with a Jeep to go to the camel point with 2 stops on the way to visit. Then camel ride, camp on a nice sand dunes. Everybody took great care of us, plenty of fresh cooked food and surprisingly good comfort (bed with lot of blankets under the stars in the desert = great night)

Authentic experience with terrific service - The camel safari was secluded with no other tourists around. The service was top notch. Our Jeep and camel drivers were super friendly and knowledgeable. The Pleasant Haveli hotel we stayed at let us store our luggage and use their facilities after we returned from the safari. The hotel staff were also incredibly helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this experience.