Laden with natural beauty and unique wildlife, the quiet and unspoilt desert landscape attracts many tourists from all over the world. So, if you are an adventure soul, get ready to soak in the natural wonders with this list of top desert travel destinations around the world.
Namib, Namibia: Located along Africa’s Atlantic coast towards the southwest, this coastal desert of Namibia is said to be the oldest desert in the world dating back to 55 million years ago. High sand dunes meeting the sea are the most attractive points of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Sahara, Africa: The world’s largest desert, second to Antarctica, the Sahara is spreading across all of North Africa. With majestic dunes, oases, and unusual rock formations, this desert is one of the top desert destinations in the world.
Atacama, Chile: Locating its home in northern Chile, the Atacama desert is a place of natural wonder with its breathtaking landmarks like a flat salt lake, the valley of the moon, Salt Mountain Range, Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache, Rainbow Valley, and more.
Arabian desert, Middle East: The desert spans across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman with unbroken chains of sand mountains and rocky plains. You get to see the rich culture of Bedouins and enjoy safari rides.
Mojave, USA: Laden with creosote bushes, cacti and spikey Joshua trees, smoothly zig-zagged sand dunes, and more, Mojave is spread across California, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona and is famous for its unique Death Valley National Park.
Thar, India: Also called the Great Indian Desert, Thar is all about experiencing rich cultural heritage, colourful village landscape, and enjoying authentic foods of the region.
White Desert, Egypt: The White Desert National Park of Egypt is home to a chalky and stark landscape, consisting of eerie mushroom-shaped rocks peeking out from the white desert landscape, which might make you forget that you are still on earth.
Wadi Rum, Jordan: Located at a distance of an hour and a half south of the archaeological city of Petra, Jordan, this protected desert is home to cliffs, and caverns, and expands to a mind-blowing sight of open sandy beaches.
The Painted Desert, United States: Defying the norm of the monochromatic theme of deserts, The Painted Desert of Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona showcases various colour ranges that are formed due to Triassic fossils.