Desert & Adventure Tours in Egypt
Beyond the Nile and the reefs lies desert, and it is the setting for Egypt's cheapest and most exhilarating days out.
From quad safaris behind the Red Sea resorts to the surreal rock formations of the Western Desert, adventure in Egypt is varied and, mostly, very affordable.
What is on offer
The volume seller is the Red Sea desert safari: a quad or ATV ride into the dunes from Hurghada or Sharm, usually finished with a camel ride, a Bedouin camp and a barbecue under the stars, all from a low price. Further afield, the White Desert near Bahariya is a camping trip among wind-carved chalk formations, Siwa Oasis offers dunes and salt lakes, and the Fayoum has waterfalls and a valley of ancient whale fossils.
Practical notes
Desert safaris are cheap, fun and widely run, but they are still motorised vehicles on sand, so listen to the briefing, keep to the convoy, and cover your face against the dust. Go late afternoon to ride into the sunset and avoid the midday heat, and bring a layer, since the desert cools fast after dark.
Desert & Adventure by destination
Top-rated across Egypt
Le Caire : visite privée des Pyramides et du grand Sphinx à dos de chameau
Hurghada : quad et balade à dos de chameau dans le désert, GoPro en option
Hurghada : quad, ATV et balade à dos de chameau dans le désert, barbecue en option
Hurghada : aventure dans le désert en quad, buggy et à dos de chameau
Hurghada : quad, chameau, spectacle, dîner et observation des étoiles
Hurghada : quad au coucher du soleil et chameau, observation des étoiles et barbecue en option
Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show
Safari 4x4 dans le désert avec sandboard et balade à dos de chameau depuis Le Caire
From Cairo: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Magic Lake, & Lunch
Hurghada : super safari en ATV avec balade à dos de chameau et barbecue
Hurghada : quad, mer, chameau, safari, observation des étoiles et dîner
Charm el-Cheikh : safari en quad dans le désert au lever et au coucher du soleil
Frequently asked questions
How much is a desert safari in Egypt?
Red Sea quad and ATV safaris from Hurghada or Sharm are among the cheapest experiences in Egypt, starting low, with full evening packages that add a camel ride and a Bedouin barbecue costing a little more.
What desert adventures are there in Egypt?
Quad and ATV safaris behind the Red Sea resorts, camping trips to the White Desert's chalk formations, the dunes and salt lakes of Siwa Oasis, and the Fayoum's waterfalls and whale-fossil valley.