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Sharm El Sheikh Quad Bike Desert Safari with Dinner & Stargazing

A five-hour evening in the Sinai desert for a group of no more than 30: quads, camels, a barbecue, a Bedouin show, stars and hotel transfers both ways.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 5-hour evening desert safari from Sharm El Sheikh with about 1 hour of quad riding, a camel ride, a barbecue dinner, a Bedouin show and a telescope session.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Sharm El Sheikh · Sinai desert
Includes
Collection from, and return to, your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba or the Old Market area) · A quad bike for each rider, or two people on one bike if you ask us · A safari guide for the whole evening · Safety helmet · A short camel ride at the Bedouin camp
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

Any month works. Summer starts an hour later and is hot until sunset, while winter evenings are cold, so bring a warm layer. Clear, moonless nights are best for stars.

  • Egyptian tour operator since 1988, with an office in Sharm El Sheikh
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A

02Overview

A first look

This is a five-hour evening safari in the Sinai desert outside Sharm El Sheikh. We collect you from your hotel at about 15:00 (an hour later in summer) and drive to the safari base. After a briefing and a practice lap, you ride a quad bike in convoy for about an hour. Then comes a stop at a Bedouin camp for tea and a short camel ride at sunset, a barbecue dinner with a show, and a session at the telescope. The group is shared, with up to 30 guests. It suits active couples and families with children aged 6 and over.

Background

The facts

The safari runs in the Sinai desert a short drive from Sharm El Sheikh's hotel areas. The whole evening takes about 5 hours door to door, with roughly one hour of quad riding.

Named in this entry

camel ride·stargazing

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Active couples, friends and families with children aged 6 and over who want an evening in the desert rather than a full day out.

Maybe not, if

  • Children under 6 and anyone with back, neck or mobility problems that make riding unsafe.

What lingers

  • 01About an hour on a quad bike, riding in convoy through the desert valleys behind Sharm
  • 02Sunset at the camp with a glass of Bedouin tea and a brief camel walk
  • 03Barbecue dinner with soft drinks, tea and water, followed by a Bedouin show
  • 04Telescope stargazing with an astronomy guide once the sky is properly dark
  • 05Helmet, safety briefing and a practice lap before the convoy sets off
  • 06Shared group of up to 30 guests, with hotel collection and return included

Honest assessment

The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.

Highlights

  • Quad ride, camel ride, dinner and stargazing in one evening
  • Helmet, briefing and practice lap before the convoy leaves
  • Hotel collection and return included

Things to Consider

  • Dusty, so dust scarf and goggles are worth having
  • Shared with up to 30 guests, so the convoy is not a quiet experience

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Collection from, and return to, your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba or the Old Market area)
  • A quad bike for each rider, or two people on one bike if you ask us
  • A safari guide for the whole evening
  • Safety helmet
  • A short camel ride at the Bedouin camp
  • Barbecue dinner with soft drinks, tea and drinking water
  • Bedouin show after dinner
  • Stargazing session with a telescope

Not included

  • Tips for your guide and driver
  • Dust scarf and goggles, which are on sale at the safari base
  • Any photos or video of your evening
  • Your own spending money

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Buy the scarf and goggles at the base unless you already own a pair, as dust is the main complaint

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    Sit away from the fire at dinner if you want a clearer view of the sky afterwards

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Riders must be at least 6 years old. On this shared trip, children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. Every rider wears a helmet, and the guide sets the pace.

These fares are a guide, as prices and departure move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How does the price for this desert safari work?
    The price is per person and covers everything on the inclusions list, so there is little to pay at the base apart from extras such as a dust scarf. Two people can share one quad bike if you ask when you send your request. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your booking.
  2. 02What time will I be collected from my hotel?
    Collection is at about 15:00 for most of the year and an hour later in summer. We cover hotels in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba and the Old Market area. Your exact time is confirmed once we accept the booking. The transfer back leaves the camp at about 20:00.
  3. 03Can my children join the quad bike safari?
    Riders must be at least 6 years old. Under 2s travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. Two people can share one bike on request. Every rider wears a helmet, and the guide sets the pace for the whole convoy.
  4. 04What should I wear and bring for the evening?
    Wear closed shoes and long trousers, and bring sunglasses and a scarf for the dust. A warm layer is wise for after dark, because the desert gets cold quickly once the sun is down. Dust scarves and goggles are on sale at the base if you forget them.
  5. 05What happens if I need to cancel?
    Cancel three or more days before the safari for a full refund. Between three days and 24 hours before, half is refunded. Inside 24 hours, or if you do not turn up, nothing is refunded. Tell us as early as you can and we will do what we can to help.
  6. 06Is the safari shared, and who runs it?
    Yes, it is a shared evening with up to 30 guests, run by our Sharm El Sheikh team. We are an Egyptian operator (ETAA Licence 718), not an ATOL or ABTA member, and we do not sell international flights. Booking is by request, and we confirm availability before you pay.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit towards a future holiday with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand: hold on to the whole amount as credit, or have part of it refunded.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't turn up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • Should we ever have to cancel, because of the weather or anything else beyond our control, you won't lose a penny.

Credit stays valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can go towards any tour, cruise or stay with us.See the complete terms for cancelling and refunds

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