Hurghada Desert Safari: ATV, Buggy, Camel Ride & Bedouin Dinner

Summary

Hurghada desert adventure with quad bikes, camel ride and Bedouin meal

You’ll race ATVs across Hurghada’s desert, try a bumpy buggy ride, then slow down for a camel trek into a Bedouin village where tea is shared with laughter. Dinner comes under open sky with music and dance — all with pickup included so you can just let go for a day.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is our guide Mahmoud grinning as he handed me the helmet — “Don’t worry, you’ll get used to the sand in your teeth!” The Hurghada sun was already sharp even though it wasn’t noon yet. We started with the ATVs, roaring out past the edge of town where everything turns gold and empty. The engine’s vibration in my hands made me laugh out loud (nervous? Maybe). I could smell dust and something sweet from a nearby tea stand. At one point my friend almost tipped over a dune — Mahmoud just waved like it was nothing.

Switching to the buggy car felt like changing gears in my own brain. It was bumpier than I expected; I kept thinking about how far we were from the sea now, just sand and sky everywhere. There was this moment when we stopped for water — silence except for wind and someone’s ringtone playing some Egyptian pop song. We piled into a Jeep after that, windows down, driving deeper until we reached a Bedouin village. Kids peeked around corners while an older woman poured us tea that tasted smoky and herbal. Li tried to ask her name in Arabic but got shy halfway through — everyone laughed, including her.

I’d never ridden a camel before. It’s not comfortable at first (no one tells you that), but after a few minutes you sort of sway with it. The pace is slow enough to notice things: how the light changes on the sand, how quiet everything feels out there. Later, dinner was laid out on low tables — grilled chicken, flatbread still warm from the fire, something spicy I couldn’t place. After dark there was music and an oriental dance show; I caught myself smiling at nothing in particular. On the way back to Hurghada I realized I still smelled like dust and cumin. That view of sunset behind the dunes keeps replaying in my head.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full-day desert adventure in Hurghada

• Speed across dunes on ATV quad bike
• Ride a buggy car with local guide
• Explore Eastern Desert by Jeep safari
• Visit traditional Bedouin village
• Enjoy camel ride through desert
• Drink refreshing Bedouin tea
• Savor Bedouin-style dinner under stars
• Watch oriental dance show

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Hurghada desert safari?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

What activities are part of this Hurghada ATV safari?

You’ll ride ATVs, drive a buggy car, go on a Jeep safari, enjoy a camel ride, visit a Bedouin village and have dinner.

How long does the full desert safari experience take?

This is a full-day tour from Hurghada including all activities and dinner.

Is food provided during the tour?

Yes, you’ll have Bedouin tea during your visit and dinner is served in the evening.

Are infants or people with limited mobility able to join?

The tour offers specialized infant seats and is suitable for most fitness levels.

Is there an oriental dance show included?

Yes, after dinner there’s an oriental show as part of your experience.

Do I need previous experience to drive the ATV or buggy?

No prior experience is needed; guides will assist you throughout.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, all rides (ATV quad bike, buggy car with guide, Jeep safari), plus time at a Bedouin village where you’ll sip tea before enjoying dinner under desert stars followed by an oriental show—water is provided too so you won’t go thirsty out there.