Safari type guide · Education, not a sales page
VIP is the least standardised word in the desert. On a genuine premium safari it means reserved lounge seating, upgraded dining and smaller groups — but the only way to know is to ask what, exactly, is VIP.
Normally affected by: date, group size, activities, camp and dining. How prices work →
Price guide only. Final prices vary by date, group size, pickup arrangement, activities, camp, dining and service level.
Comfort seekers, special occasions and travellers who want the evening programme with better food and seating.
Anyone wanting privacy (choose private instead) or the lowest price (choose standard shared).
VIP on a shared tour upgrades comfort within a group format. True exclusivity needs a private booking — compare both before paying VIP prices.
Same hotel pickup network as standard evenings, usually with earlier boarding for lounge guests.
Same red-dune areas as classic evenings; the difference is the camp zone, not the desert. Why Lahbab →
The dune session itself is similar to standard tours — VIP upgrades apply to camp, dining and service, not the driving.
Expect a roped lounge area, better seating andHosts attending to tables — ask for photos of the actual lounge before booking anywhere.
Almost never. VIP usually means upgraded shared — privacy is a separate product.
It means a different combination. A VIP evening can be worse value than private for a group of six.
Tell us who is travelling, your preferred time and your budget. A Fun Tours desert specialist can help you understand the differences without pressure.
After the education — the products
Couples & sunset lovers · Private · Dinner included
Couples & honeymoons · Private · Dinner included
Similar names, different experiences — a specialist will compare the suitable options with you. No pressure to book.
If seating, food and smaller groups matter to you, yes. If privacy matters more, compare private prices first.
No — VIP is an upgraded shared format unless the product explicitly says private.
Upgraded/gourmet dinner with live stations on genuine VIP products — confirm the menu type.
They typically include priority boarding and reserved seating — confirm inclusions.