Overnight Desert Safari.
This is just a quick survey. I am thinking of organizing a overnight Desert Safari on the 15th of May, 2009.
I’d like to know how many people will be interested in joining. Keep in mind this is Only for Families / Couples and not restricted to just the QL social group. This will be a great opportunity for everyone who are not part of the QL social group and feel left out from all the great events we had before.
I will need a min of 30 to 50 people to show up as it will be a desert DJ party. The Day will be as follows:
Meeting point and time will be between 2.00pm to 2.30pm at a location that will be given out later only to the people that sign up for the safari. By 3.30pm we will be at sea line, where you will be assigned a 4x4 car with driver of course. From there we start the dune bashing, and head over to the Saudi boarder, to watch the sun set and u can click pics if you like. Then we head over to the camp site, will reach there at around 8.00pm, where you are free to party till the break of dawn…well not really, but I think they will start the Dj music from 10.00pm till 2.00am or 3.00am.The camp site is close to the beach so if anyone would like to take a dip in the sea you are welcome. You will be served Bbq dinner buffet style. You are free to bring your own “colored juice” if you like, but its your own responsibility ;) Bring your own Sheesha/Argile, coals will be provided. Tea/coffee will be provided too.
The Safari ends the next day at 9.00am where you will be served breakfast, and you go home with lots of memories..Good ones I hope :p
So a break down of what is included in this package.
Overnight desert safari starts on 15th May,2009 at 2.00pm till next day 16th May, 2009 at 9.00am.
Dune bashing/Site seeing/Games/Camel Ride/BBQ Dinner/Breakfast/Live Dj music/Dance/Beach.
Price: QR 450 Per head – Adults. Qr 300 for Kids up to the age of 10 yrs.
Now the most important thing is the more the people the less we’ll be paying, so If I can get around 30 to 50 people I can get a discount. So now first I’d like to know how many people are interested in this.
Just post up if you would be interested and how many people, so I can have a count, final details and info will be given out later :)
It clashes with our Dukhan Hash ball... next time though- and I have more people from here up for it too. Good luck and have fun!
smokey, you're awake?! well whatever the plan, im in. let us know...
No I mean 14th of May.
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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next week? 30th??
good to know that.
i have pm for you...
Ello Everyone :)
Ok just to be sure now how many would like a over night desert trip if it was to take place on a Thursday? That means we'll all be returning back on Friday. I can try to nego the trip for may be 350 per head for the over night then hmmm?
Chichi: I found out with Regency travels, as we had gone with them before and we really enjoyed the experience, very professional and entertaining compared to the other company that had taken us before.
Fefee: Will let everyone know if its going to be Full Day or Over night with final prices later on as I still feel a over night trip to the desert would be a even better experience for all. It will be more relaxed and not hurried to end and drop us all back within the given hours.
Also the Dj last time played a mix of Arabic/Indian/English songs so everyone enjoyed, i have no clue who the dj was and i dont care as long as there is music :p
So i feel if we can get the whole experience for Qr.350 then its worth it. Some people might say they finish work off late on Thursday etc, well still as of now i want to know how many folks really want to do this, if we are a big enough group to go (30 people min) we can arrange the timings accordingly to suit everyone. Like just meet at around 5 or 6 in the evening and go straight to the camp for the desert party, and then the next morning after breakfast start the dune bashing and return home.
If this doesnt work out at all then it will be the Full Day trip on a Friday, it will be fun for those who have never been on a desert safari before, might not be all that appealing to those who have. Hence a over all experience of everything thrown in together for the overnight safari :)
Post up folks, need to see more names.
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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would be an aventure for all of us. it sounds really great that i dont wanna miss it.
smoke could you please give us update on the trip as you said that it will be only a day and not an overnight trip?
and could you please comfirm at what price the trip will cost? need to tell hubi.
thanks in advance
action speaks louder than words
My family would love to join on this-we are an outdoor, daring family, so this is a cup of tea for us; we have camped in the wild African jungle with our son when he was only 19 months old.
We also camped in AL fuleiyah depression with our young boys early this year (3 yrs.and 5 months); the night sky was awashed with stars, amazing, and they were all around us and seemed so near! The boys loved it. count us in!
Bring your son,. feefe-he will be thrilled.
may i know to which company you will book for this trip?
DJ is from where?
me n my wife..but 300 QR per head max is wht i can afford.My wife is coming on tourist visa and during the same time she will be in qatar..so this sounds gud...but 450QR is lil to much..
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I can't go sandboarding? Meany.
Hmm well so far looks like no one is up for the overnight thing. So let me work on a full day trip instead. A full day trip would be from 2.00pm till 10.00pm. And we can make it for a Friday :)
Look its dune bashing...the cars are gonna be going up and down on DUNES!! i really dont know how anyone would manage kids below 2 yrs. So please its not the best thing to think about as safety is also to be taken into consideration, we want to have a good time not scare the little ones :p
Franz last time i went for one of these there were loads of kids having loads of fun and the music didnt bother them as they were busy playing with the other kids, sand boarding...not something i'd recommend for us adults lol :p
Feefee, as i mentioned before, i wouldn't recommend bringing a baby that small for dune bashing, however loulsy's sister took her baby along and she's just over a year old, i think, and she was a brave little angel :)
Ok so again let the head count begin...Full Day Desert Safari...i cant edit the original topic so tomorrow after i find out details i'll post a new one. Yallah people show some spirit :)
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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Last time i danced with a belly dancer was on the desert safari in Dubai.lol
Alexa.. hmmm
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HE WHO DARES WINS
I would be interested to attend..
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HE WHO DARES WINS
HEY SMOKE
thanks for ur time that u use to organize this event.
i would love to join, but iam not sure if its going to be a fun for my family as our son is only 18 months old.
dj party and loud music?
never been on a safari trip and dont know what to expect.
pls give me further info on if its a trip to take a baby on.
just one lil thing i would like to add:
most people have only friday off, so iam not sure how this is going to work?
thanks for ur respond
action speaks louder than words
It sounds brilliant, Smoke.. if I can come I will.. not sure about the dune bashing and djs for my 7 year olds but I might give them an early night;)
hope its not strictly Arabic DJ!!!! just kidding.. count four on me for the price of 300 (each ofcourse) :-)...
What the heck? NO ONE? This is hardly the response i was expecting.
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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Just don't forget to include my name PLUS ONE :-)
many times but no one is listening ...
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. (Gautama Buddha)
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UKeng i've mentioned its NOT part of the QLSG and open for all. However its still strictly Family and Couples only :) UKeng you may bring both your wives if you like LOL
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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Head count THEN discount :) I've given the package that i had gone to before, there was quiet a lot of people so we paid around 250 to 300 i'm not sure on that. Open drinks? really? oh you mean water and bebsi? Err ok that was NOT wat i was referring to ;) Anyways this isnt the final price people trust me i aint freaking paying 450 bucks so why should u lol!!
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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tallg.. thanks for pointing that out...
Yes KH.. the more in the belly the more it wants to dance...lol
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a signal booster will do the job
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your belly triggers your bellydancing skills
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UK - he's not advertising it under QLSG banner. In fact, he explicitly stated that it's not restricted to QLSG.
the connection is always being disturbed with some sort of I don't know what to make us lose the data in between while updating. It always timed out before we reach the end of the updates :)
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. (Gautama Buddha)
seeing is believing
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KH will do any thing to see you bellydance NFH.. I would bellydance for a few cookies of yours..lol
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If I'm gonna bellydance, you guys are definitely gonna NEED those open drinks!
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I will in Saudi between 07-May to 16-May. I wish the trip gets postponed :-)) if not, better add me in the list next time.
The wise person has long ears and a short tongue.
rest assured. you are staying home
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some but never seen that belly dancing included in the program :(
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. (Gautama Buddha)
QR 300 for the belly dnacer?..or for the whole experience?
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You have nominated BE to bellydance and I would suggest UKE for the expertise he giot in Dubai. Think that will form a nice duo.
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but travel agencies require only 300/head for this kind of activity. Maybe, you can give it to us also at that rate...I can confirm six people if you can give us that rate.
Its clearly mmentioned open for all so not a QLSG event
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Ooh KH, you know better than to spread such rumors. Most likely the 'belly dancer' is britexpat in his pink thong and the open drinks are sparkling date juice.
LoL KH....
I may join if You gonna bear the cost for Me,My Wife and 20 Kids...:) wink* wink*
that one of the companies has belly dancer and open drinks included in its program
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Damn this one day weekend!