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Safari Desert Tour: Marsa Alam Stargazing
Experience the ultimate adventure in Marsa Alam with a desert safari tour. Enjoy a camel ride, watch the sunset, indulge in a Bedouin dinner, and stargaze in the Egyptian desert.
Experience the ultimate adventure in Marsa Alam with a desert safari tour. Enjoy a camel ride, watch the sunset, indulge in a Bedouin dinner, and stargaze in the Egyptian desert.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Safari Al-Manaei - Embark on an exhilarating 4x4 jeep safari across the stunning golden dunes, offering a thrilling journey through the desert’s core.
Step into a traditional Bedouin tent, where warm Arabian hospitality awaits.
Refresh with Bedouin tea and bottled mineral water upon arrival, preparing for the adventure ahead.
Feel the rush with a…
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Safari Al-Manaei - Embark on an exhilarating 4x4 jeep safari across the stunning golden dunes, offering a thrilling journey through the desert’s core.
Step into a traditional Bedouin tent, where warm Arabian hospitality awaits.
Refresh with Bedouin tea and bottled mineral water upon arrival, preparing for the adventure ahead.
Feel the rush with a ride on powerful quad bikes (motos) across the sand dunes.
Jump into a desert buggy for an exciting and bumpy ride, ideal for thrill-seekers.
Enjoy a serene ride on the “ship of the desert,” a gentle camel, experiencing travel as the Bedouins did.
Pause to admire a breathtaking desert sunset, offering a perfect photo opportunity and a moment of tranquility.
Relish an authentic Bedouin-style dinner, featuring delectable grilled meats, local dishes, and traditional flavors under the stars.
Delight in a vibrant desert show, showcasing traditional music, cultural performances, and dance (subject to availability).
End your evening with a guided telescope stargazing experience, exploring the night sky’s beauty and learning about celestial wonders from an expert guide.
What's Included
- Camel Ride
- Dinner
- The Use of the telescopes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Carbonated beverages
- Camel Ride
- Dinner
- The Use of the telescopes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
- Souvenirs, Shisha, Tipping
- Governmental entrance fee of $5 per person (cash on spot)
- Souvenirs, Shisha, Tipping
- Governmental entrance fee of $5 per person (cash on spot)
Additional Information
An exciting adventure unfolds in the desert’s heart, starting with an exhilarating 4x4 jeep safari over golden dunes. Step into a traditional Bedouin tent, where genuine Arabian hospitality greets you with refreshing Bedouin tea. Feel the thrill as you navigate powerful quad bikes through the sand and enjoy a bumpy desert buggy ride crafted for…
An exciting adventure unfolds in the desert’s heart, starting with an exhilarating 4x4 jeep safari over golden dunes. Step into a traditional Bedouin tent, where genuine Arabian hospitality greets you with refreshing Bedouin tea. Feel the thrill as you navigate powerful quad bikes through the sand and enjoy a bumpy desert buggy ride crafted for thrill-seekers. Experience the tranquil pace of travel on a gentle camel ride as the sun sets, offering perfect photo opportunities. Delight in a delicious Bedouin-style dinner under the stars, followed by a lively desert show featuring traditional music and dance. Conclude the evening with guided telescope stargazing, revealing celestial wonders with an expert guide.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Eric_h
Nov 14, 2024
Amazing trip - Great trip we had a wonderfull guide Mohammed Arabi , who told us about the boehidden way of life and all about the stars and zodiac. It was rally great
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Traveler794454
Jul 18, 2024
Culture, dinner and stars - David/Dawood had good knowledge about the culture and about the stars. Place and food was really clean. Nice animals and running horses. I can recommend this tour in Marsa Alam.
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Junem428
Jul 14, 2024
Wonderful Beduoin home visit, sunset and night stars - I had a fantastic evening! Araby was good at communicating and confirming details. The pickup was prompt. Dawod (David) spoke English well and was so knowledgeable about the Bedouin history and culture. I learned a lot about stars and constellations from him as well. The dinner was one of the best I had in my two weeks in Egypt.
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Miaspierings
Nov 28, 2023
the real desert experience - As agreed, we were picked up from our hotel by a taxi van. After a short drive we left the main road and drove into the wilderness. At the Bedouin camp we were welcomed by our guide Ferris. He introduced us to the residents of the camp. We were welcomed with coffee. After a discussion about the Bedouin customs, the camels were saddled for a short ride. We were also allowed to bake bread. After this, we admired the sunset from a hill together with our guide. In the meantime, our food was prepared in the traditional way. This tasted really good. Meanwhile, Ferris had set up the telescope to view the stars and planets. He gave a very detailed explanation of everything we saw. It was very special to admire the stars in this way.
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Artur_i
Aug 19, 2023
Great star gazing, very... - Great star gazing, very interesting guides! A life on a desert is so simple and so compelling at the same time...
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Kristine
Feb 18, 2023
Making a memory you won't forget - The Camel Ride, Bedouin Dinner and Star Gazing in Marsa Alam is an unforgettable experience! From the Camel ride in the desert mountains, to learning about the Bedouins while sipping their tea and making bread. That in itself is so amazing, but what comes next is both exciting and tranquil at the same time. The sunset is beyond beautiful, the meal is delicious – but then the sun sets, and the stars come, the provided professional telecopes and expert astronomer adds to la lasting moment that will not be forgotten.
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544tarekt
Feb 17, 2023
Thank you Sabry for a great tour - I love the stars now after doing this perfect tour. I enjoyed every minute in the tour, dinner was delicious, the view of the desert there is soo beautiful and also our tour guide was so informative. Sabri our tour guide gave us a lot of information about Bedouins and how simple is their life. And oh my god he is so informative about the stars and the constellations. I am sure if I come back to Marsa Alam I will make sure to do this tour again.
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Daaiyahs1
Feb 17, 2023
Awesome star gazing trip - Thoroughly enjoyed this Star gazing and Bedouin camp trip in Marsa Alam. Tour guide was entertaining and informative! Especially enjoyed the beautiful description of stars and planets as we gazed into the sky on a starry Egyptian night! Recommend 100%
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Spb_ru2009
Nov 12, 2023
Disappointing and overpriced - Big DISAPPOINTMENT!
This excursion was way over-priced for what it was. We had done an excursion in the desert to visit a Bedouin camp in the past and this one paled in comparison.
Here are a few things that let us down:
- hotel transfer was supposed to be in an air conditioned vehicle. Instead, we were picked up by an off-duty, old taxi, with no A/C (not even working windows from the back seat)
- we had to walk to the gates of our resort complex because the driver wasn’t let in, which was not a problem for any of the other tours we took during our stay. (The other tours had legitimate vehicles)
- Only 2 of us did the camel ride (the 3rd person in the group chose not to), but regardless of this THE RIDE WAS LESS THAN 5 MINUTES!! Which was a big let down when the excursion description promised 30 minutes. We got on the camels, they were led up a sight hill and we got off. 5 minutes total.
What was good:
- Our time at the Bedouin camp was nice. Our hosts offered us hibiscus drink when we arrived and the local coffee and food was very good. They talked to us about their daily routine and culture.
- The stargazing was also nice and the explanations interesting.
Overall we were disappointed and the whole thing felt very gimmicky - all about taking pictures of us doing stuff. The price per person charged is way too high for the experience.
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Raitoy2024
Jan 1, 2025
Horrible Experience – Save Your Money and Time! - I took the stargazing tour with camel ride and dinner in Marsa Alam, and it was an absolute disaster from start to finish. Here’s why you should think twice before booking:
1. Animal Cruelty – Heartbreaking and Unsafe:
There were only two camels available, and they were severely underfed, clearly suffering, and visibly distressed. They cried out, bit people, and outright refused to let anyone ride them. The “camel ride” lasted maybe two minutes and was so unethical it bordered on animal abuse. Almost no one wanted to participate once they saw the condition of the animals.
2. Hidden Sales Pitch – Complete Waste of Time:
What was supposed to be an authentic experience turned into a disguised hour-long sales pitch. We were pressured to buy items we didn’t want, and most of the group ended up walking out of the tent in frustration.
3. Fake Bedouin Village – Nothing Authentic Here:
The so-called “Bedouin village” was nothing more than a tourist camp designed to deceive visitors. There was no genuine cultural element to it, just another manufactured experience.
4. Dangerous Stargazing Setup:
The stargazing portion was poorly handled. The laser pointer used to show constellations was far too powerful and was waved around recklessly, posing a serious risk to people’s eyes. Instead of being amazed by the stars, I was more concerned about safety.
5. Ridiculously Overpriced:
For €60, I expected a professional, well-organized tour. Instead, it was an amateurish and overpriced ordeal with almost nothing worthwhile included.
The Only Saving Grace:
The guide, Arabin, was knowledgeable and seemed genuinely passionate about the stars. He should seriously consider offering private tours that skip all the unnecessary nonsense imposed by the tour company.
Conclusion:
This tour was a massive disappointment and a complete rip-off. Between the unethical treatment of animals, the fake and forced experiences, and the dangerous stargazing setup, I cannot recommend this to anyone. Spend your money elsewhere!
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