3 hours
No Cancel
1 person
___
A buggy safari in Sharm El Sheikh takes you off the road and into the Sinai desert for about 2 hours of driving across dunes, flat sand plains and narrow valleys between the mountains, with a stop for Bedouin tea halfway. Hotel pickup is included, the safari center is about 30 minutes from Sharm, and you don’t need a driving licence because the buggies are automatic.
You can go in the morning, when the desert is cool and quiet, or at sunset, when the mountains turn pink and orange. First-timers get a 20-minute training session before setting off, so the tour works even if you’ve never driven off-road before.
Most people picture Sharm El Sheikh as beaches and coral reefs, but the town sits right on the edge of the South Sinai desert. Within half an hour of the hotels, the landscape changes to sand, rocky wadis and bare granite mountains, which is exactly where the buggy tracks run.
A dune buggy is a small off-road car with a roll cage, automatic gears and seats side by side, so the driver and passenger ride together. It feels more stable than a quad bike and you can talk to each other on the way, which is why couples and families often choose it.
Your guide leads the group in a line through the desert. You start on flat stretches to get used to the controls, then move on to small dunes, dips and valleys between the mountains. Halfway through, you stop at a Bedouin camp for tea in the shade.
Local tip: from May to September, choose the sunrise or sunset slot. The midday desert is very hot, and the soft evening light also makes the best photos.
| Buggy | Quad bike | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | Driver and passenger side by side | Usually one rider, sometimes two |
| Controls | Steering wheel, automatic | Handlebars, thumb throttle |
| Stability | Four wheels with roll cage | Less stable on steep dunes |
| Dust and sand | Less exposed | More exposed |
| Best for | Couples, families, first-timers | Riders who want a more physical ride |
An air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your hotel. The drive takes around 30 minutes, and you watch the resorts give way to open desert and mountains.
At the buggy center, your instructor shows you the controls, fits your helmet and explains how the group drives together. The buggies are automatic, so you just steer, accelerate and brake.
Once everyone is comfortable, you set off behind the guide. The route mixes flat sand for building confidence with climbs over dunes, dips and narrow wadis. In some valleys, the rock walls echo the sound of the engines back at you.
Halfway through, you stop at a traditional Bedouin camp. You sit in the shade of a tent with a glass of herbal tea and hear a little about how Bedouin families live in the desert. [CONFIRM: soft drinks available to buy at the camp]
The second half of the drive brings you back to the center, often with long shadows across the sand if you’re on the sunset tour. From there, your transfer takes you back to your hotel.
1- Write to us (from home or from your hotel) a massage via:
Whatsapp: +201202905255
Driving licence: not needed. The buggies are automatic.
Children: children can ride as passengers with an adult driver. [CONFIRM: minimum age as a passenger and minimum age to drive]
Health: the ride is bumpy. It isn't recommended if you're pregnant or have back or neck problems.
Safety: always follow the guide and stay in line with the group. Drive at a speed you're comfortable with.
Respect the desert: stay on the marked tracks, since the desert crust and plants are fragile. Ask before taking photos of people at the Bedouin camp.
Best season: October to April is the most comfortable. In summer, the early morning and sunset tours are the better choice.
Payment:payment method, e.g. cash on the day]
Cancellation: cancellation policy]
[CONFIRM: single buggy €… | double buggy (2 persons) €… | family buggy (4 persons) €… | sunset supplement if any]
Sunset slots fill up first in high season, so book a day or two ahead. To book, send us a WhatsApp message at +20 120 290 5255 with your date, preferred time, number of people and hotel name.
Real driving time. Two hours in the desert gives you time to get comfortable and then enjoy the harder sections, not just try the buggy for a few minutes.
Easy for beginners. Automatic controls, a proper training session and a guide in front make it simple even if you've never driven off-road.
Choice of light. Morning tours are cooler and quieter. Sunset tours give you the best colors over the mountains.
Local tea stop. The Bedouin camp break gives you a rest in the shade and a glimpse of desert life.
Direct booking. You book by WhatsApp with a local team and get your pickup time confirmed before the tour.
Yes. Sharm El Sheikh sits on the edge of the South Sinai desert, and the buggy tracks start about 30 minutes from the hotels.
About 2 hours of driving, or around 3.5 hours including hotel transfers, training and the tea stop.
No. The buggies are automatic, and you get training before you start.
Yes. You get a 20-minute safety briefing, a helmet and a guide who leads the group at a steady pace.
Yes. Pickup and drop-off from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel by air-conditioned vehicle are included.
Yes, as passengers with an adult driver. [CONFIRM: minimum age]
[CONFIRM: yes, buggies seat a driver and a passenger side by side]
Sunrise is cooler and quieter. Sunset has the most dramatic colors and the best photo light.
A buggy is more stable, has a roll cage and seats two side by side. A quad is more physical and exposed. Beginners and couples usually prefer the buggy.
Closed shoes, long trousers, sunglasses and a scarf over your head and face against the sand.
It's strongly recommended. The buggies kick up sand, and a scarf keeps it off your face. You can rent one if you don't have your own.
Yes, a helmet is included.
Yes. You stop halfway at a Bedouin camp for herbal tea.
October to April is the most comfortable. In summer, choose sunrise or sunset.
It isn't recommended, because the ride is bumpy.
No. Photos and videos can be bought separately.
Yes. Buggy rides can be combined with quad biking, camel rides or a Bedouin dinner. Ask us when you book.
[CONFIRM: from € … per buggy]
[CONFIRM: cancellation policy]
Send a WhatsApp message to +20 120 290 5255 with your date, preferred time, number of people and hotel.
Member Since 2023
