Sinai Peninsula Desert

The dry hills and wadis of the Sinai interior start just inland of the resort strip, so the desert is reachable as a half-day trip rather than an expedition. Most excursions run from three hours to half a day. Late afternoon is the better slot, when the light is good for photographs and the sand has cooled off.

These tours will take you through the dune-filled sands of the Sinai Desert. You can even combine your camel ride tour with other activities like a quad bike ride, a Bedouin dinner, a belly dancing and fire breathing show, camping under the night sky, and stargazing through a high-powered telescope. Most of the companies offering desert camel ride tours in Sharm-el-Sheikh will provide hotel pickup. While riding the camel, it is crucial that you listen to your guide and do not make unreasonable requests such as asking to change the tour route or attempting to handle the animal by yourself.