Sharm El Sheikh Desert Safari: Quad Bike, Camel, Dinner & Stars
5 hours, shared group of up to 30. Quad bike, camel ride, barbecue dinner, show and stargazing, with hotel transfers.
The short answer
A 5-hour evening desert safari from Sharm El Sheikh: about one hour on a quad bike, a short camel ride, a Bedouin barbecue dinner with a show, and telescope stargazing.
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Good to know
- Destinations
- Sharm El Sheikh · Sinai desert
- Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba, Old Market) · Quad bike, one per rider (or two on one bike, on request) · Safari guide · Helmet · Short camel ride
- Guide languages
- English
Best time to go
October to April is comfortable, and the sunset ride is cool and clear. In summer the pickup is an hour later and the afternoon is very hot, though the evening is pleasant.
- Egyptian tour operator working since 1988
- ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and IATA member
02Overview
A first look
This is a 5-hour evening safari in the desert near Sharm El Sheikh, run as a shared group of up to 30 guests. We collect you from your hotel in the afternoon, fit you with a helmet and send you out on a quad bike for about an hour. After that comes a short camel ride, tea at a Bedouin camp, a barbecue dinner with a show and a stargazing session with a telescope. Hotel transfers, dinner and drinks with dinner are included. It suits active travelers and families with children aged 6 and over.
Background
The facts
The safari base and Bedouin camp lie in the Sinai desert a short drive from Sharm El Sheikh, about 30 minutes from the main hotel areas. The whole evening, with transfers, takes about 5 hours.
Named in this entry
Sharm El Sheikh·Sinai desert·Bedouin camp·quad bike·Naama Bay
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Active travelers and families with children aged 6 and over who want one evening in the desert with dinner and stargazing. Couples and groups of friends fit well too.
Maybe not, if
- Children under 6, pregnant travelers and anyone with back, neck or mobility problems.
What lingers
- 01About one hour on a quad bike through desert valleys, in convoy behind a guide
- 02Short camel ride and Bedouin tea at the camp while the sun goes down
- 03Barbecue dinner at the camp with soft drinks, tea and a Bedouin show to watch
- 04Telescope stargazing with an astronomy guide once it is dark
- 05Helmet, safety briefing and a practice lap on flat ground before the ride starts
- 06Hotel pickup and drop-off from the main Sharm El Sheikh hotel areas included
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Quad ride, camel, dinner and stargazing in one evening
- Dinner and soft drinks included
- Stargazing away from resort lights
Things to Consider
- Dust and bumps on the quad ride
- Not open to children under 6
Stop by stop
Detailed itinerary
- 1
A driver collects you from your hotel in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba or the Old Market at 15:00. In summer the pickup is one hour later, at 16:00. The drive to the safari base takes about half an hour, so be ready in the lobby a few minutes early.
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At the base you are given a helmet and a safety briefing covering the controls, hand signals and how to follow the leader. Everyone then rides a practice lap on flat ground. Guides watch who is comfortable. A scarf and goggles are on sale here if you want them against the dust.
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You ride in convoy behind a guide through dry valleys and across open gravel plains, about an hour in total. The guide sets the pace and stops now and then so the group can catch up and look around. Each rider has a bike, or two can share one on request.
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The ride ends at a Bedouin-style camp as the sun sets. Everyone takes a short camel ride, led by a handler, and then sits down for sweet tea. The light fades quickly here, so it is a good time for photos. Bring a warm layer because the air cools fast.
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Dinner is a barbecue served at the camp, with soft drinks, tea and water included. A Bedouin show follows while you eat, with music and dancing. Tell the guide about any food allergies when you book or at the pickup, so the kitchen can tell you what is safe.
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Away from the lights of Sharm the sky is dark. An astronomy guide points out constellations and planets that are up that night, and you take turns at the telescope. What you can see depends on the date and the moon, so the guide picks targets on the spot.
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At about 20:00 the minibuses leave the camp and drop each guest at their hotel. Expect to be back between 20:30 and 21:00, depending on how many hotels are on the route. Dust is part of the evening, so a shower is likely your first stop.
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba, Old Market)
- Quad bike, one per rider (or two on one bike, on request)
- Safari guide
- Helmet
- Short camel ride
- Barbecue dinner with soft drinks, tea and water
- Bedouin show
- Telescope stargazing session
Not included
- Gratuities
- Scarf and goggles (sold at the base)
- Photos and video
- Personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Take the scarf for dust, since the group rides in a line and the rider behind kicks up sand
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Bring a sweater even in warm months because the camp cools quickly after sunset
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. The minimum age for this safari is 6, because of the quad bike. A child of 6 or over can ride behind an adult on a shared bike.
Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
On the ground
Where it is
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01How does the price work for this safari?
The price is set per person for a shared group of up to 30, and it covers the quad bike, camel ride, dinner, show and stargazing, plus hotel transfers. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your request. Optional extras such as a scarf, goggles and photos are paid at the base.02Where and when is the hotel pickup?
Pickup is at 15:00 from hotels in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba and the Old Market. In summer it moves one hour later. Our team confirms the exact time with your hotel name once the request is accepted, and the driver waits in the lobby.03Can children come, and what do they pay?
Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. The minimum age for the quad ride is 6. Younger children cannot take part, even sharing a bike. A child aged 6 or over can ride behind an adult on a shared bike.04What should I wear and bring to the desert?
Wear closed shoes and long trousers, and bring sunglasses and a scarf for dust. Once the sun sets the desert gets cool, so pack a warm layer for the dinner and the stargazing. Goggles and scarves are sold at the safari base if you forget.05What if I need to cancel the safari?
More than 72 hours ahead, keep 100% as credit toward future travel or take a 100% refund, less bank charges. Between 72 and 24 hours, keep 100% as credit or take a 50% refund. Within 24 hours, or if you don't show up, there is no refund or credit. If we have to cancel, you lose nothing.06Is the safari shared or private?
It is shared. You travel and ride with up to 30 other guests in a convoy led by guides. Two people can share one quad bike if they ask, but the camp, the dinner and the show are all shared.
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
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