The 12 Desert Safaris in Hurghada That Earn Their Price

1.Safari Jeep, Quad, Buggy, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 882 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $29Our pick

Trade Hurghada’s beach for a 5 to 6-hour Sahara adventure. Ride a quad for 40 minutes, drive a dune buggy, bounce across the desert by Jeep, take a short camel ride, visit a Bedouin village, and finish with dinner and a Tanoura show. Guides such as Tareq, Tariq, Mohammed, and Hakuna Matata are often praised for their humor and care.

“We loved our Safari trip. The transport was right on time. Our guide was excelent and has created a small family - Hakuna Matata. The Quad guides were very kind and patient with each of us. Our Jeep driver was amazing and really gave us a great experience in the desert. The bedouin village and the show really kept us going. Overall we had an amazing experience and will defently book again when in Hurghada.”

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2.Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 879 reviews · from $36

Leave Hurghada around 4 PM for a bumpy Jeep ride into the Red Sea desert. Meet Bedouin hosts, ride a camel, taste fresh bread, watch the sunset, eat a candlelit BBQ dinner, then study stars and planets through a telescope with guides such as Ibrahim, Adam, Arabi, or Nasser. A 30-minute quad ride is available as an add-on.

“The tour was amazing and something i would never forget. An out of body experience! It was so fun exploring the Egyptian desert life. It felt so surreal seeing the stars and learning about the constellations. Our tour guide (Arabi)who was multilingual, was very helpful and kept us entertained. Would definitely go again.”

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3.Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 694 reviews · from $48

Travel 17 km off-road from Hurghada to a desert oasis for tea, farm animals, a five-minute camel ride, sunset from a hill, horse riding, dinner, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Nasser, Abu, and Arabi explain constellations and planets. Bring warm clothes, since the desert gets cold after dark.

“Amazing time and experience. A cloudy night so not many stars but an epic view of the moon. Friendly vibe all the way, great food too. seeing the egyptian sunset in a desert setting is worth it alone.”

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4.Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 575 reviews · from $27Best value

Ride a 4WD Jeep 26 kilometers into Hurghada’s desert for sunset, a short camel ride, Bedouin tea, bread making, dinner, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Moussa, Ibrahim, Adam, and David have led the astronomy sessions. Expect a bumpy drive, cool night air, and possible light pollution from the coast.

“Good, just too much waiting around when ok picking up other passengers. We waiting over 20 minutes for one group of passengers. The jeep was cramped in the back for 8 people. Otherwise beautiful sunset and location and excellent stargazing. Enjoyable evening.”

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5.ATV Quad, Jeep and Buggy Safari with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 361 reviews · from $27

Head into the Hurghada desert by air-conditioned jeep for a quad ride, buggy drive, short camel ride, Bedouin camp visit, BBQ dinner, and Tanoura and fire shows. Guides such as Mohammed, Ramez, and Azam are praised for clear English, good humor, and careful safety support. Expect plenty of action, but also some waiting in the heat.

“Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The included transfers were on time and made us feel completely safe, which set a great tone for the day. Our guide, Mohammed, truly made the experience unforgettable. He was friendly, welcoming, and full of energy. He ensured everyone was involved, always looked out for the group, and kept us laughing throughout the day. Most importantly, he clearly prioritised our safety, which we really appreciated. The mix of quad biking, dune buggies, and the jeep safari was thrilling and well-organised, and the BBQ dinner at the end was a perfect way to wrap things up. Highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Hurghada…”

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6.Sunset Desert Safari by Dune Buggy

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 254 reviews · 3 hours

Leave Hurghada for a guided two-hour dune buggy ride through desert sands and local villages. You’ll follow your guide in convoy, stop for photos, and watch the sun set over the dunes. Mahmood and Islam are among the guides associated with the operation. Dinner, goggles, scarves, and GoPro filming cost extra.

“The dune buggy was amazing. Great off-roading and a few drops. The show was entertaining and seeing the stars and Saturn through the telescope was a nice little ending :)”

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7.Quad Bike, Buggy, Jeep Safari, Camel Ride & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 223 reviews · from $40

Join a guided Hurghada desert safari with hotel pickup, a 45-minute quad ride, buggy driving, camel riding, and a Jeep trip to a Bedouin village. You will see bread-making and herbal remedies, then return for dinner, oriental music, belly dancing, and possibly a fire show. Guides such as Hassan, Mahmoud, and Mohamed Salah are praised for friendly help.

“Mohamed salah was a wonderful and interesting guide. Very funny and professional”

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8.Safari Jeep, Buggy, Camel, Quad, Bedouin Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 199 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Spend six hours in the Hurghada desert with 4WD jeep driving, buggy and quad rides, a short camel trip, Bedouin dinner, and a traditional show. Guides such as Ahmed, Adel, Ramsey, Said, and Mustafa are praised for keeping groups safe and included. Expect dust, bumps, and optional paid photos.

“It was a very nice experience, I totally recommend it. The driver picked us up from the hotel (20 eur extra, totally reasonable) and brought us to the meeting point. from there we went to the bedouin village where the camel ride took place (1 lap, around 10 mins but my daughter loved it). Just a very important note here: the ride (30 mins) is VERY bumpy so if you suffer from motion sickness make sure to take some pills beforehand. maybe skip lunch also :)) After the bedouin village we returned to camp where we went on a drive with ATVs, Buggy and then had dinner and watched a…”

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9.Jeep Safari with Camel Ride, Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 182 reviews · from $36

Ride 25 kilometers by jeep to a Bedouin village, sip Arabian tea, try a camel ride, learn traditional bread making, visit an herbal pharmacy, then return through the desert at sunset. Dinner and an Oriental show follow. Guides such as Hassan Fawzy and Mohammed Salah are attentive with families and first-time visitors.

“Activity was amazing, very well thought out and planned good. Enjoyed the experience. Had a amazing tour guide Hassan fawzy he was very caring and considerate and attentive to everyone’s needs”

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10.6-Hour Jeep Desert Safari, Dinner, and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 175 reviews · 6 hours · from $34

Spend six hours beyond Hurghada on a guided 4WD safari to mirage viewpoints and a Bedouin village. Ride a camel, enjoy dinner and the Sahara Park show, then view stars through a digital telescope. Some departures also include quad bikes and spider buggies, so confirm your booking details before paying.

“driver was amazing had us all clapping and dancing on way. didnt realise that it was also quad bike ride very mild and buggy ride also very mild and easy. would recommend this trip over and over again”

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11.Safari Jeep & Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 105 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $28

Leave your Hurghada hotel for a 5 to 6-hour Sahara adventure by Jeep. You’ll cross 20 km of desert, take a short camel ride, visit a Bedouin village, eat BBQ with Arabic tea, and watch a Tanoura show. Pickup, guide, drinks, and park fees are included, with private and small-group options available.

“Super gut. Als unsere Kinder müde waren, wurden wir frühzeitig ins Hotel gefahren.”

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12.Makadi Bay: Jeep Safari Adventure with Bedouin guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 83 reviews · 5 hours · from $33

Spend five hours in the Hurghada Desert on a Jeep safari from Makadi Bay. You will cross sand dunes, visit a Bedouin camp, ride a camel, eat Middle Eastern specialties, and watch music, belly dancing, and a snake show. Guides speak English, German, Russian, Spanish, or Arabic. Some departures also include quad and buggy rides.

“Toller Ausflug mit toller Crew! Hat meine Erwartungen weit übertroffen! Mach ich wieder!!!”

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