Makadi Safari Trips and Excursions
Makadi Desert Safari by Jeep with BBQ Dinner
Description
Makadi desert safari by jeep is a straightforward way to see the desert beyond the resort area in around five hours. We collect you for a drive across open ground, where rocky terrain, sandy tracks and wide views replace the coast. The trip includes a jeep excursion, a Bedouin village visit, a camel ride, shisha and an Egyptian barbecue dinner.
After leaving Makadi, the jeep follows desert tracks at a steady pace, stopping for photographs and time to watch the landscape change. This is an off-road outing rather than a long hike, so you can explore the desert of Makadi by jeep without making the day too demanding. Our team takes care of the route and transfers, leaving you to enjoy the scenery instead of arranging transport or finding your way along unfamiliar tracks.
The Bedouin village is the main cultural stop. You can visit the village and learn about its traditions through everyday details, including the setting, hospitality and local customs. Your guide explains what you see and gives you time to look around at an easy pace. The visit is an introduction rather than a staged museum experience, offering a simple glimpse of desert life.
A camel ride changes the pace after the jeep drive. You ride into the desert sunset when conditions and timing allow, as the low light brings out the colour of the sand and distant hills. The ride is brief and suits travellers who want to try it without committing to a long trek. If you feel uncomfortable on the camel, tell our team and we can help you take part in another way.
Back at the village, you can smoke an authentic shisha pipe in the traditional gathering area. Shisha is optional, so travellers who do not smoke can sit with the group, enjoy the setting and have a soft drink. The evening is informal, with time to talk, take photographs and watch the desert grow dark around the camp.
Dinner is an Egyptian barbecue served at the village. Expect grilled food and simple side dishes prepared for the group, along with soft drinks. If you have allergies, dietary restrictions or a preference that may affect the meal, tell us when you book so our team can advise what arrangements are possible. Alcohol is not included.
- Explore the desert of Makadi by jeep with a local team
- Visit a Bedouin village and learn about its traditions
- Ride a camel into the desert sunset
- Try a traditional shisha pipe and soft drinks
- Enjoy an Egyptian barbecue dinner in the desert
The excursion suits travellers who want desert scenery, a short cultural visit and several activities in one evening. Families can join, although young children should be supervised around the camel and jeep. Travellers with back, neck or mobility problems should ask us before booking. The route includes uneven ground, vehicle movement and time outdoors, so comfortable clothing and sensible footwear will make the experience easier.
We organise the pickup, desert transfer and return to Makadi as one connected trip, with guidance at the main stops. Bring a light layer for the evening, as the desert can feel cooler after sunset, and keep your phone or camera protected from dust. We confirm pickup details before the excursion, while the final timing can vary with the season and local operating conditions.
Included
Traditional shisha pipe
Soft drinks
Visit to a Bedouin village
Egyptian barbecue dinner
Camel ride
Pickup and drop-off from Makadi
Desert safari by jeep
Excluded
Any activities or services not listed as included
Alcoholic drinks
Tips
Personal expenses
Don't forget
A light jacket or warm layer for after sunset
Cash for personal expenses and tips
Comfortable clothes and closed shoes
A camera or phone protected from dust
Any required medication
Sun protection, including sunglasses and sunscreen
Frequently Asked Questions
The 5-hour Makadi desert safari includes a jeep trip through the desert, a visit to a Bedouin village, a camel ride, shisha, an Egyptian barbecue dinner and soft drinks. The experience combines off-road travel with time to meet local people and enjoy the desert after sunset.
Activities take place outdoors, so the exact order can change with local conditions and the group’s pace.
The Makadi desert safari lasts about five hours, with time divided between the jeep drive, Bedouin village visit, camel ride, sunset, shisha and dinner. It is an active evening excursion, but most travelling is by jeep, with short walks and a brief camel ride rather than a long desert trek.
Allow extra time around the stated duration for pickup and drop-off arrangements.
Pickup for the desert safari is arranged in the Makadi area, and our team confirms the meeting point and pickup details before the excursion. You then travel by jeep into the desert before visiting the Bedouin village and continuing to the evening activities.
If your accommodation is outside Makadi, ask us to confirm whether an additional transfer arrangement is needed.
The Makadi jeep safari can suit children who are comfortable with an off-road drive, a camel ride and an evening outdoors, while travellers with limited mobility should check with our team before booking. Desert ground is uneven, and getting into the jeep or onto a camel may require flexibility and assistance.
Tell us about any mobility needs, medical concerns or child age before you travel so we can explain the practical arrangements clearly.
Wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes for the desert safari, and bring a light layer because temperatures can drop after sunset. Sunglasses, sun protection and a small amount of water are also useful during the jeep drive and camel ride.
Loose trousers are more practical than shorts for sitting on a camel. Bring a camera if you wish, but protect it from dust.
You can request a booking for the 5-hour Makadi desert safari through A1 Toureg, while cancellation terms depend on the booking conditions shown for your selected date. Our team can confirm availability, pickup details and the applicable policy before your reservation is finalised.
Read the cancellation conditions carefully and contact us as soon as possible if your plans change, since notice requirements may apply.
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Your Itinerary
Our team collects you from your Makadi accommodation and transfers you by jeep towards the desert. Once away from the resort area, the landscape changes to open gravel plains, sandy tracks and low mountain scenery. Explore the desert of Makadi by jeep with a driver who knows the route, stopping at suitable viewpoints so you can take photographs and enjoy the quiet of the desert.
The safari continues to a Bedouin village, where you can learn about local traditions and see how desert communities use simple tools, herbs and everyday objects. You then ride a camel into the desert sunset, following an easy route at a relaxed pace. Back at the village, smoke an authentic shisha pipe if you wish while soft drinks are served.
As evening arrives, sit down to an Egyptian barbecue dinner with the group. After the meal, your jeep returns you across the desert and transfers you back to your Makadi accommodation, completing the five-hour excursion.