The standard tour is about two hours with short stops; under-fives go free.
Elephant Rock at dusk
Space to roam, sand to dig and hot drinks by the fire pits.
Craft workshops
Madrasat Addeera runs pottery and embroidery sessions; ask about ages.
Sharaan safari
Wildlife drives need children to be at least eight.
Pack warm layers: desert nights in November can feel cold after sunset. Sites are sandy and uneven, so a carrier works better than a stroller at Hegra and Dadan.