Desert Super Safari from Sahel Hashesh

The first desert activity is a Jeep safari in a Toyota 4x4 WD. The vehicle leaves the smoother access road and follows marked desert tracks across the dry landscape. You can watch the colour of the ground change as the route passes between open plains, rocky areas and low rises. The driver keeps the pace suited to the track, with pauses where the group can take in the view and photograph the surroundings.

Your guide remains with the group throughout this section, pointing out features in the terrain and explaining how people travel through this part of Egypt. The safari is an active drive rather than a long hike, so it suits travellers who want to see the desert without covering the whole route on foot. Keep your belongings secure inside the vehicle, and expect dust on the tracks; a light scarf or face covering can be useful.

After the 4x4 route, the group reaches the quad-bike area for a practical introduction. The staff explain how to start, steer and stop the bike, and show you how to follow the marked route. A Professional quad bike guide at your service stays near the riders, checks that everyone is comfortable and sets a pace suitable for the group rather than turning the ride into a race.

You receive time to adjust your position and ask questions before setting off. Helmets and any standard safety equipment provided for the activity should be used as directed. Travellers should follow the guide’s instructions, keep a safe distance and avoid leaving the designated track. If you have limited riding experience, tell the guide before the activity begins so the route and pace can be handled sensibly.

Once the briefing is complete, you ride a quad bike across the desert on the prepared route. The activity brings you closer to the ground than the 4x4 safari: you feel the uneven track, steer around gentle bends and see the wide, spare landscape at a slower, more personal pace. The guide leads the group and stops when needed so that riders can remain together.

The ride is arranged as an excursion, not a technical off-road challenge. Follow the marked path, leave space between bikes and reduce speed on loose or uneven ground. Dust is part of the setting, so sunglasses and a scarf can make the ride more comfortable. After returning the bikes, take a moment to clean up and regroup before the next activity. The exact time spent riding can vary with the group’s pace and local operating conditions.

Next, you take a camel ride through the desert of Sahel Hashesh. The camel handlers help you mount safely and explain how to sit as the camel stands and lowers itself. Once the group is ready, the camels follow a steady route across the sand and stony ground. The pace is gentle, giving you time to look across the desert and notice the silence after the engine sounds of the earlier activities.

Hold the saddle securely and follow the handler’s guidance when the camel rises or kneels. The ride is usually kept at walking pace, but it can feel high from the saddle, particularly when mounting. Comfortable trousers and closed shoes are useful. Tell the team if you feel uncomfortable at any stage; the route is supervised, and the group can pause before continuing towards the Bedouin settlement.

The camel route leads to a Bedouin village area, where you can look around the simple desert setting and learn about daily life away from the resort towns. A village visit gives the tour a human side: your guide explains the layout, traditional work and the ways communities make use of limited desert resources. Take photographs respectfully and follow any instructions from the local hosts.

During the stop, you are served authentic Bedouin tea. It is a chance to sit down, cool off or warm up according to the conditions, and talk with the team before the evening meal. The visit is informal, so allow time for questions rather than expecting a formal museum-style presentation. Keep personal belongings with you and let our guide know if you need a short rest before the group moves to the dining area.

As the excursion moves into the evening, the group gathers for a barbecue dinner with mineral water and soft drinks. The meal is prepared at the desert camp and eaten in a relaxed setting after the driving and activities. You can sit with the group, review the day’s photographs and enjoy the change in atmosphere as the light fades across the surrounding landscape.

Food is served at the camp rather than carried during the rides, so keep anything you need before dinner in a small day bag. Tell the team in advance about dietary requirements where possible, and ask what is available before filling your plate. Mineral water and soft drinks are provided with the meal. Evening temperatures in the desert can feel cooler than at the coast, so an extra light layer is useful for the time spent outside after sunset.

After dinner, you leave the camp and return to the 4x4 vehicles for the drive back towards Sahel Hashesh. The guide checks that the group is together and that everyone has collected personal belongings before departure. The return journey follows the desert access tracks and then the main roads towards the resort area, with the vehicle providing a more comfortable end to the active day.

Our team arranges your drop-off at your hotel or the agreed nearby location in Sahel Hashesh. The arrival time depends on the length of the activities, road conditions and your pickup area, so it may vary between groups. Keep your phone, room key and travel documents somewhere easy to reach during the transfer. Once you arrive, the day’s desert activities are complete.