Sharm El Sheikh: Desert Buggy, Camel Ride & Bedouin BBQ

Family buggy rides camel trekking and Bedouin BBQ in Sharm desert

You’ll race through Sharm El Sheikh’s desert by family buggy, sip hot Bedouin tea at a traditional camp, sway on a camel ride as sunset colors shift around you, then settle in for a BBQ dinner and live show under open sky. It’s an evening of laughter, new tastes, and unexpected calm where sand gets everywhere but somehow you don’t mind.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned bus from Sharm El Sheikh, all safety gear for your family buggy adventure across Naama Bay’s desert terrain, a guided camel ride near a traditional Bedouin camp with hot tea served on arrival, plus an open-air BBQ buffet dinner with drinks before returning in the evening after sunset entertainment.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Desert buggy, camel ride, and dinner

• Hotel pickup at 4pm
• Drive to Quad center in Naama Bay
• Brief buggy safety guide
• Ride buggy through desert
• Stop at Bedouin camp for tea
• Enjoy 20-minute camel ride
• Watch desert sunset
• BBQ buffet dinner at Bedouin village
• Watch traditional Egyptian Oriental show
• Return to hotel by 8pm

The Experience

Sand everywhere — in my shoes, under my nails, even stuck to my lips from laughing too much. The drive out from Sharm El Sheikh was quick (they picked us up right at the hotel — didn’t even have time to finish my tea). By the time we reached the quad center in Naama Bay, the sun was already starting to slip sideways and everything looked gold. I’d never driven a family buggy before. Our guide, Mahmoud, explained it all with this calm patience — he grinned when my daughter called it “desert go-karting.” It’s bumpy and loud but weirdly peaceful out there; you can hear your own heartbeat between engine bursts.

We stopped at a Bedouin camp just as the light started turning pink. There was this smell — smoky but sweet — coming from their fire. They handed us tiny glasses of tea (so hot I nearly dropped mine) and showed us how to wrap scarves for the camel ride. I tried to say thank you in Arabic; pretty sure I got it wrong because one of the women laughed and corrected me gently. The camels are taller than they look on TV. Mine kept turning its head like it wanted to know what I was thinking.

The desert cools off fast after sunset. Dinner was a big open-air BBQ buffet — grilled chicken, rice, bread that tasted smoky from the coals. Kids ran around chasing each other while adults tried shisha or just sat back watching the sky turn purple-black. The show started with music that felt older than anything I know; dancers moved like they were part of the sand itself. Honestly, I didn’t expect to feel so comfortable sitting on a rug in the middle of nowhere with strangers who suddenly felt familiar.

I still think about that quiet moment after dinner — everyone full and tired, someone humming softly nearby, stars coming out one by one over Sharm El Sheikh. We piled back into the bus for drop-off around 8pm, dusty and happy and not really ready for it to be over.

Top questions

What time does the Sharm El Sheikh desert buggy tour start?

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel at approximately 4pm.

Is hotel pickup included for the desert buggy & camel ride?

Yes, collection and drop off to your hotel is included in an air-conditioned bus.

How long is the camel ride during this tour?

The camel ride lasts about 20 minutes during your stop at the Bedouin camp.

Is dinner provided on this Sharm El Sheikh desert experience?

Yes, an open BBQ buffet dinner with drinks is included at the Bedouin camp.

Are children allowed on the family buggy tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; they can ride in a pram or stroller if needed.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible throughout the experience.

What should I wear for this desert adventure?

You’re advised to wear long trousers, a t-shirt, and comfortable footwear due to sand and sun exposure.

Does this experience include a guide?

An English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout the day trip from Sharm El Sheikh.