Experience the Sahara Park by Makadi Bay on a desert safari. Visit a traditional Bedouin camp, ride a camel and enjoy traditional Middle Eastern delicacies.

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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic
Pickup included: Pick-up from hotels in Makadi Bay.

Highlights

Experience a Jeep safari through the Hurghada Desert and see countless sand dunes
Visit a Bedouin camp and learn more about the life and culture of these desert denizens
Enjoy characteristic Arabian delicacies and see a traditional show
See the night sky and go stargazing using a digital telescope

Full description

Experience the unending expanse of the Hurghada Desert, admire one of the usual Fata Morgana mirages, and see the countless sand dunes in the middle of the desert. After the tour through the desert, arrive at a traditional Bedouin camp. After a bit of relaxation, enjoy the opportunity to explore the camp and learn more about the life and culture of these desert denizens. Watch the sunset and enjoy a dinner buffet. Try Middle Eastern specialties and see an incredible performance with belly dancing, Arabian music and a snake show. Admire the night sky and see the planets and stars with a digital telescope before returning to your hotel.

Includes

Desert safari in a Jeep
Water and soft drinks in the van
Dinner with the Bedouins
Camel ride
Telescope view of the night sky
Entry fees for aforementioned attractions

Any extras not outlined above

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat

Know before you go

Please bring:
Comfortable shoes
Light/cotton clothing in summer
Warm clothing in winter
Sun protection

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.4/5
Transportation
2.6/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
4.4/5

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Pickup was at 12.45 - about an hour late! I thought it was just going to be the jeep ride, but having arrived at the desert station (and after a bit of a wait) we had a long ride through the dunes on quads. This was good but a bit slower than other excursions. Also a bit too much emphasis on photo opportunities. After another wait, we mounted the jeep and started the trek to the Bedouin camp. Again, this was a bit tamer than when I’ve done the excursion with another company but we had an interesting ridge climb in the middle of the desert. Arriving at the camp we had our camel ride and Bedouin lectures, then a quick drive in some rather dodgy buggies. The dinner was good and accompanied a short dance show (the venue for this was large and atmospheric) We were then back in the jeep and returned directly to the hotel. Sadly - we didn’t get the promised star gazing. All in all it was a great excursion. Less waiting would improve it, but it still gets my recommendation.

September 23, 2019

The excursion was nice and a lot was offered for the money. Disadvantage: contrary to the information we could not be picked up at the hotel. We were not informed of this. We were informed and picked up only after a telephone inquiry with the provider. Unfortunately, not much information has been obtained about the Bedouins.

August 11, 2019

it was a really lovely day . we had quads and spider carts added which was a lovely add on as we didnt no this would be included.. just take alot of water as your only given 1 bottle and 1 coke with dinner in the 9hrs your on the trip . also they do take you to 3 shops and ask if you would buy the kids something . some had no money as they thought all drinks were in as it did state drinks and snacks in the jeep which we didn't get . also my friend didn't ride the camel as the woman was asking her for money !!! when we already had paid for this . it put her off . don't get me wrong it was a nice day but somethings I didn't agree with what was we had to buy are water and snacks even tho it stated we would get them included we did get dinner at 6:30 but only 1 bottle of water from 12:30 pick up to 6:30

July 11, 2019

Makadi Bay: Jeep Safari Adventure with Star Gazing

Makadi Bay: Jeep Safari Adventure with Star Gazing

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