Horseback Riding Siwa Oasis: Sunrise or Sunset Desert Ride

Golden dunes, a horse beneath you, tea at the edge of the oasis

Horseback riding across the dunes of Siwa Oasis with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide, departing at sunrise or sunset. The ride lasts three hours and includes snacks and traditional coffee or tea. You choose the time of day. The guide meets you at your hotel and transfers you to the stables where the horses are ready.

The experience

Siwa Oasis sits deep in the Western Desert, and the only way to move through it the way locals have for centuries is on horseback. Your guide collects you from your hotel lobby in the morning or late afternoon, depending on which departure you pick, and drives you to the stables where the horses are already saddled. From there you ride out across the golden dunes for three hours, moving at a pace that lets you take photographs and absorb the landscape without rushing through it. The terrain is open desert (no marked trails, just the space between dunes), so the ride itself becomes the point rather than a route to somewhere else.

Sunrise and sunset are the two windows the operator offers, each one changing what you see. The light at either end of the day hits the sand differently, and the temperature stays manageable instead of climbing into the afternoon heat. Partway through the ride, you stop for traditional tea or coffee and snacks, a moment to rest the horses and sit with the quiet. Families bring children old enough to ride independently. Solo travelers and groups of friends book the same departure. The guide speaks English and stays with the group throughout, handling the logistics so you focus on the ride itself.

The whole experience (pickup, the ride, the tea stop, and the return to your hotel) takes three hours from start to finish. You'll need a moderate level of fitness to spend that time in the saddle, and the operator notes that the activity isn't suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or significant cardiovascular concerns. Infants can come along if they sit with an adult, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.
• three-hour guided horseback ride across the dunes.
• traditional coffee and tea.
• snacks during the ride.
• English-speaking guide throughout the activity.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 16:00

AgesAdult (25 to 46 years) · Senior (47 to 70 years) · Youth (12 to 24 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Luxury Tours Egypt

Is this one for you?Small groups and solo travelers work equally well here. The guide keeps the group together regardless of size. Choose this if you want to move through the desert the way it's meant to be crossed: slowly, on horseback, with time to stop and absorb the landscape rather than rushing through it in a vehicle.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 24 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

Can I choose sunrise or sunset for my horseback ride in Siwa?

Yes, you pick either sunrise or sunset when you book. Both departures follow the same three-hour route across the dunes and include the same tea stop and snacks. The difference is the time of day and the light you'll ride through.

What's included in the horseback riding experience at Siwa Oasis?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the three-hour guided ride on horseback, traditional coffee or tea, and snacks are all included. Your English-speaking guide meets you at your hotel and handles the transfer to and from the stables.

How long does the horseback riding activity last?

The entire experience takes three hours from the time your guide picks you up at the hotel until you return. That includes travel to the stables, the ride itself, the tea stop, and the return journey.

What does the desert landscape look like during the Siwa horseback ride?

You ride across golden dunes with open desert between them: no marked trails, just the expanse of the Sahara. The terrain is the main feature. There are no specific landmarks or ruins along the route, only the dunes themselves and the oasis at the edge of your ride.