Sharm el Sheikh: Desert Quad Ride, Camel & Bedouin Dinner

Summary

Quad biking at sunset camel ride and dinner in Sharm desert

You’ll ride a quad bike into the Sharm el Sheikh desert as daylight fades, then share tea with Bedouins before trying your first camel ride. A simple Egyptian dinner follows under lanterns and open sky—plus pickup from your hotel is included. Expect laughter, sandy hands, and maybe a quiet moment you’ll remember later.

What’s the experience like?

“You sure you’ve never driven one of these before?” our guide grinned as he handed me the helmet. I just laughed, pretending to look braver than I felt. The quad bikes rumbled beneath us—dust everywhere, that dry desert smell sticking to my skin. We set off in a line, engines echoing off the mountains around Sharm el Sheikh. It was louder than I expected but weirdly peaceful too; the wind whipped past my ears and for a while I forgot about everything except keeping up.

After what felt like both an hour and five minutes (time’s odd out there), we rolled into this small Bedouin village—just a few low tents and kids peeking out shyly. Our guide poured sweet black tea into little glasses. The sugar hit me first, then the warmth. Someone tried to teach me “shukran” properly but I kept messing it up—Li laughed at my accent. Then came the camels. I’d never ridden one before; their fur is rougher than it looks, and they make these deep grumbling noises that sound like old men complaining about breakfast.

Dinner was simple—flatbread still warm, grilled meat, smoky eggplant dip—and tasted better than anything fancy back at the hotel. We sat on rugs under strings of yellow lights while someone played music softly nearby. There was this moment when everyone went quiet for a second, just listening to the wind moving through the sand outside. I still think about that silence sometimes—you know? Afterward we headed back across the darkening desert on our quads, stars starting to show up above us. Didn’t expect to feel so awake after all that sun and dust.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Desert quad ride and Bedouin dinner

• Pick up from hotel
• Drive to quad station
• Briefing at quad station
• Quad ride through desert
• Arrive at Bedouin village
• Enjoy tea with Bedouins
• Camel ride through desert
• Have traditional Egyptian dinner
• Watch oriental show
• Return to quad station
• Transfer back to hotel

Top questions

How long is the quad bike ride in Sharm el Sheikh?

The quad bike ride lasts about 1.5 hours through the desert landscape near Sharm el Sheikh.

Is hotel pickup included for this tour?

Yes, pickup from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh is included in the tour price.

What do you eat during the Bedouin dinner?

The dinner includes typical Egyptian food such as flatbread, grilled meats, eggplant dip, and soft drinks or tea.

Do you get to ride a camel on this tour?

Yes, after arriving at the Bedouin village you’ll have a guided camel ride through part of the desert.

Are drinks provided during the experience?

Yes, soft drinks like soda and traditional Bedouin tea are included with your meal.

Is this safari suitable for children or families?

The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels; infants must sit on an adult’s lap during transfers.

What time does the tour start from Sharm el Sheikh hotels?

You’ll be picked up from your hotel at around 3:30 pm in the late afternoon.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh, a safety briefing before setting off on quad bikes through the desert for about 1.5 hours, time spent sharing tea with local Bedouins in their village, a guided camel ride across sandy trails, soft drinks throughout, and a relaxed Egyptian dinner before returning by transfer in the evening.