Sharm El Sheikh: Desert Quad, Camel Ride & Stargazing Dinner

Summary

Quad biking in Sinai desert then camel ride tea and starry dinner

You’ll race quads across Sinai’s wild sands from Sharm El Sheikh, sip mint tea with Bedouins after a camel ride, share a smoky barbecue dinner as dusk falls and gaze at constellations through real telescopes. Expect laughter, new flavors and moments that stick with you long after you’re back at your hotel.

What’s the experience like?

“You ever tried shouting into the mountains?” our guide grinned as we killed the engines. I hadn’t, but apparently in the Sinai desert, your voice bounces right back at you — it’s weirdly satisfying. We’d just zipped out from Sharm El Sheikh on these dusty quad bikes (my hands still buzzed from the handlebars), sand whipping past my ears. The sun was dropping fast, painting everything gold and pink. Honestly, I kept blinking sand out of my eyes and thinking, this is nothing like home.

After that, we rolled up to a Bedouin camp — camels waiting, chewing thoughtfully like they’d seen it all before. My camel was called Sabah (means “morning,” though she looked more like she’d prefer an early night). Li, our guide, showed us how to sit so you don’t topple off when they stand up — which is trickier than it sounds. There was this smoky smell from bread baking on hot stones nearby; someone handed me mint tea so sweet it made my teeth ache. Watching them make that bread by hand — quick fingers, no fuss — felt kind of meditative.

Dinner happened in a big tent under strings of lights. Plates piled with grilled chicken and kofta, rice steaming in the cool air. I probably ate too much but nobody seemed to mind. There was a show — music and dancing that got everyone clapping along, even if we didn’t really know what was going on half the time. Then came the stargazing part: telescopes set up outside, guides pointing out constellations I’d only ever seen in books. The sky here is huge — I mean actually massive, with stars so sharp they almost hurt your eyes after city living.

I still think about that echo in the mountains sometimes. It’s one of those things you can’t photograph or explain properly — you just have to be there for it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Desert ATV, camel ride, dinner, stargazing

• Pick up from hotel at 16:00
• Drive to ATV base and briefing
• Ride ATVs in the desert
• Rest at Bedouin camp
• Ride camels and drink tea
• Learn to make Bedouin bread
• ATV ride to tent for dinner and show
• Enjoy dinner and stargazing with telescope
• Return by ATV to base
• Bus transfer back to hotel

Top questions

What time does the Sharm El Sheikh desert tour start?

The tour starts around 16:00 with hotel pickup included.

Is dinner included on this safari tour?

Yes, a Bedouin-style dinner is included with salads, BBQ meats and drinks.

Do I need experience to drive the quad bikes?

No prior experience is needed; there’s a short briefing before riding.

How long does the camel ride last?

The camel ride is part of the visit to the Bedouin camp and lasts several minutes.

Are hotel transfers included?

Yes, round-trip transfers from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel are included.

Is there stargazing with telescopes?

Yes, after dinner you’ll use high-powered telescopes to view stars and planets.

What food is served for dinner?

Dinner includes green salad, tahini, sesame salads, BBQ kofta and chicken plus rice and bread.

Can people with allergies join this tour?

Dinner does not include common allergens like nuts, dairy or shellfish but check ahead for specifics.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel by comfortable bus to the ATV base; guided quad biking across desert trails; rest at a Bedouin camp with tea and fresh bread; a gentle camel ride; barbecue buffet dinner in a traditional tent; live show entertainment; stargazing through telescopes; and return transport back to your hotel when it’s all done.