A rider on the orange desert dunesSafari vehicles lined up in the desertPalm trees and the Red Sea beach in HurghadaThe mosque and fishing boats at the Hurghada harbourThe coast and islands off Hurghada from the air
Desert safari · Hurghada

Hurghada Morning Buggy Safari with Bedouin Village Stop

About 4 hours
Daily, morning departure
Hotel pickup in Hurghada
Double or single buggy
Bedouin village stop
Helmet, scarf and water included

Swap the beach for the desert for a morning. After a safety briefing, you drive your own dune buggy in a convoy with a guide across sand tracks and rocky valleys into the Eastern Desert behind Hurghada.

At a Bedouin village you stop for tea and bread, try a short camel ride and see how desert families live. You’re back at your hotel by early afternoon.

Highlights

  • Drive a dune buggy through the desert hills behind Hurghada
  • Bedouin tea and fresh bread in a desert village
  • A short camel ride
  • Photo stops with views of the Red Sea mountains
  • Morning start, before the midday heat
  • Helmet, scarf and water included

Itinerary

  1. 1

    08:00–09:00 · Pickup

    Hotel pickup and transfer to the safari camp.

  2. 2

    09:15 · Safety briefing

    Helmets, scarves and a short driving lesson.

  3. 3

    09:30 · Into the desert

    Buggy drive into the desert, about 1 hour with photo stops.

  4. 4

    10:30 · Bedouin village

    Tea, bread, a short camel ride and time to look around.

  5. 5

    11:30 · Back to camp

    Buggy drive back to the camp.

  6. 6

    12:30 · Back to your hotel

    Transfer back to your hotel.

Into the desert behind Hurghada

The safari camp is on the edge of the Eastern Desert, a short drive inland from the Hurghada hotels. From there the convoy follows sand tracks into the hills to the Bedouin village and back.

What is included

    Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Dune buggy (double: 2 people per buggy, or single)
  • Guide
  • Helmet and scarf
  • Bedouin tea and bread
  • Short camel ride
  • Bottled water
    Not included

  • Photos and videos sold at the camp
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Good to know

  • Drivers need to be at least 16. Younger children ride as passengers with an adult.
  • Wear closed shoes and sunglasses. Bring sunscreen; it’s dusty, so don’t wear your best clothes.
  • Not recommended for pregnant women or people with back problems.
  • An afternoon or sunset departure can be arranged on request.

Prices

Price per person in US dollars. In a double buggy two people share one buggy and take turns driving.

1 person 2 people 3 people 6 people
Double buggy (2 per buggy) – $30 $30 $28
Single buggy (1 per buggy) $45 $45 $45 $42

Questions about this tour

Do I need a driving license?

No. The guide gives a short lesson, and the convoy drives at an easy pace.

Can children join?

Yes, as passengers with an adult in a double buggy.

What’s the difference between single and double?

In a double buggy two people share and take turns driving. A single buggy is yours alone.

How long is the tour?

About 4 hours from pickup to drop-off, with about 2 hours of driving.

What should I wear?

Light clothes that can get dusty, closed shoes and sunglasses. We give you a scarf for your face.

Plan your visit

$30per person

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