Camel Safari Dahab: Wadi el Bida & Blue Lagoon Sunset

A camel carries you across sand to places with flowing water in the middle of the desert.

A 1-hour camel safari from Dahab takes you into the Sinai Desert to Wadi el Bida, a green valley with fresh water at the oases, and on to the Blue Lagoon where you watch the sunset. An English-speaking guide leads the ride and hotel pickup is included. You'll learn about Bedouin survival and the desert landscape as your camel moves through the terrain.

The experience

The ride starts from Dahab and heads straight into the desert toward Wadi el Bida: a valley where fresh water flows from between rocks at the oases, creating green patches in the arid sand. The contrast is immediate: you leave the town and enter a landscape where water and vegetation survive in the middle of nowhere. Your camel does the work of getting you there and back, which matters if you're staying in town without a rental car.

From Wadi el Bida, the route continues to the Blue Lagoon, one of the most photographed spots around Dahab. The lagoon's deep blue water sits against the desert, and the ride times so you arrive for the sunset. Along the way, the guide shares how Bedouins navigate and survive in this terrain: the practical knowledge of people who have lived here for generations. The whole experience runs one hour, so it fits into an afternoon without eating up the rest of your day.

What’s included

• Camel for the full hour.
• English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and return to Dahab.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (4 to 80 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dahab Safari Day Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a way to reach the desert starting point. The guide collects you from your accommodation and brings you back after the ride, so the whole experience works whether you're staying in town or elsewhere in Dahab.

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Top questions

What exactly is Wadi el Bida?

Wadi el Bida is a valley in the Sinai Desert where fresh water flows from between rocks at the oases, creating green areas surrounded by sand. It's a refuge from the arid landscape and a stop on the camel route before heading to the Blue Lagoon.

Will I see the sunset at the Blue Lagoon?

The ride is timed so you reach the Blue Lagoon for the sunset. The timing depends on the season and the time you book, but the tour is structured to get you there as the light changes.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point?

Hotel pickup is included, so the guide will collect you from your accommodation in Dahab and bring you back after the ride.

What will I learn about Bedouin life?

The guide shares knowledge about how Bedouins survive in the desert: their navigation methods, use of water sources, and adaptation to the landscape. It's practical information about living in the Sinai, not a formal lecture.