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Camels resting in the Egyptian desert with a Bedouin handler
All Activities

Horse & Camel Riding

Camel Riding

A gentle guided ride with Bedouin handlers — the oldest way to cross this desert, and still the calmest.

Duration
30–60 minutes
Meeting point
Hotel pickup, Hurghada area
Availability
Daily, subject to conditions
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Overview

Short, slow and genuinely pleasant. Bedouin handlers lead the camels along a desert route near their settlement, help with mounting and dismounting, and are patient with children and first-timers. Tea at the camp is included.

Highlights

  • Bedouin handlers throughout
  • Gentle, slow-paced route
  • Excellent for children
  • Tea at the Bedouin camp

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional desert guide and safety instructor
  • Helmet, goggles and protective scarf where required
  • Bedouin village visit with tea
  • All taxes and permits

Not included

  • Personal expenses, souvenirs and tips
  • Photos and video taken by on-site photographers
  • Optional upgrades and private add-ons

What to bring

  • Closed shoes
  • Sunglasses and sun cream
  • Light long sleeves
  • A light jacket for evening trips

Good to know

  • Minimum age applies for driving your own vehicle; passengers are welcome from a younger age.
  • Not recommended for pregnant guests or travellers with back or neck problems.
  • Trips run year-round; times shift with the season and sunset.

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