Buggy Safari in Sharm El Sheikh – Sinai Desert Adventure
Buggy Safari in Sharm El Sheikh – Sinai Desert Adventure:
Discover the excitement of driving through the Sinai Desert on our Buggy Safari in Sharm El Sheikh. Enjoy an adventurous ride along sandy desert trails, surrounded by impressive mountain scenery and wide-open landscapes.
This guided buggy safari combines the thrill of off-road driving with scenic photo stops, a traditional Bedouin tea break and the opportunity to experience the natural echo of the desert.
With 2-seater and 4-seater buggy options available, it’s an enjoyable desert experience for couples, friends and families.
Departure and Return Times: Buggy Safari operates daily, with different departure times depending on the season.
Summer Schedule:
- Sunrise departure: Approximately 3:40 AM.
- Afternoon departure: Approximately 3:30 PM.
Winter Schedule:
- Sunrise departure: Approximately 4:30 AM.
- Afternoon departure: Approximately 1:30 PM.
The complete excursion takes approximately 3 hours, including hotel transfers. Departure times are approximate and depend on your hotel location and the operating schedule. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
Tour Program:
1. Hotel Pickup and Transfer to the Safari Centre: Your Buggy Safari begins with a transfer from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to the desert safari centre. The transfer generally takes approximately 20–40 minutes, depending on your hotel’s location.
2. Arrival and Buggy Driving Instructions; Upon arrival, you’ll meet the safari team and receive a short introduction to operating your buggy. The instructor will explain the basic controls and important safety instructions before departure.
3. Guided Buggy Safari Through the Sinai Desert; Follow your instructor along the designated desert trails on a guided buggy ride lasting approximately one hour, including stops. Enjoy the impressive mountain landscapes and wide-open scenery of the Sinai Desert. All vehicles travel in an organised group, following the instructor’s route and maintaining the required speed and distance.
4. Scenic Photo Stops and Desert Echo; During the safari, you’ll stop at scenic locations to admire the desert landscape and take photographs. You’ll also have the opportunity to experience the natural echo of the Sinai Desert.
5. Bedouin Stop and Traditional Tea; Take a short break at a traditional Bedouin stopping point. Relax in the desert atmosphere and enjoy a cup of traditional Bedouin tea, included in the excursion price.
6. Optional Camel Ride; At the Bedouin stop, you can also choose to enjoy a short camel ride lasting approximately 5 minutes. Camel riding is optional and is not included in the standard Buggy Safari price. An additional charge applies.
7. Return to the Safari Centre; After completing the desert activities, you’ll follow the instructor back to the safari centre.
8. Transfer Back to Your Hotel;Your driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. The complete excursion takes approximately 3 hours, including transfers, depending on your hotel location and operating conditions.
Included:
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Sharm El Sheikh.
- English-speaking safari instructor.
- Buggy according to your selected booking option.
- Basic driving instructions before departure.
- Approximately one hour of guided buggy riding, including stops.
- Assistance from the safari instructor.
- Scenic photo stops.
- Desert echo experience.
- Bedouin stop with traditional tea.
Not Included:
- Optional camel ride of approximately 5 minutes.
- Professional photography and video services.
- Bedouin scarves.
- Sunglasses or protective goggles.
- Personal expenses and tips.
- Additional services not specified in the tour programme.
What to Bring:
- A photo of your passport saved on your phone, in case identification is requested.
- Drinking water.
- Sunglasses or protective goggles.
- A scarf or shemagh to protect your face from dust and sand.
- Comfortable clothing suitable for desert activities.
- Comfortable, secure footwear.
- Warm clothing for early morning departures and during winter.
- Cash for optional activities and personal expenses.
- A mobile phone or camera for photographs.
Tip: You can bring your own scarf or purchase one before the excursion. Scarves are generally available at the safari centre for approximately $3–4. Scarf rental is not available.
Additional Information:
- Hotel Transfers: Round-trip transfers are included in the excursion price. Transportation is provided in air-conditioned minibuses. The journey to the safari centre generally takes approximately 20–40 minutes, depending on your hotel’s location.
- Buggy Options and Prices: A 2-seater buggy costs $27 in total for one or two participants. A 4-seater buggy costs $38 in total for three or four participants. Prices are per vehicle, not per person.
- Group Safari: Buggies and quad bikes use the same desert route. Participants travel in an organised convoy, generally consisting of approximately 10–20 vehicles, following the instructor’s safety instructions.
- Private Guided Safari: A private guided option is available for an additional charge. This option should be arranged when booking. The current supplement must be confirmed before the reservation is finalised.
- Optional Camel Ride: A short camel ride of approximately 5 minutes is available at the Bedouin stop for an additional charge. Camel riding is not included in the standard excursion price.
- Children and Buggy Seating: There are no child discounts because prices are based on the selected buggy. Children must use an appropriate passenger seat, and participation is subject to the operator’s safety requirements. Please confirm suitable seating arrangements when booking with children.
- Departure Times: Summer departures are approximately 3:40 AM and 3:30 PM. Winter departures are approximately 4:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Exact pickup times depend on your hotel’s location.
- Scarves and Protective Accessories: A scarf or shemagh is recommended to protect your face from dust and sand. You can bring your own or purchase one at the safari centre for approximately $3–4. Sunglasses or protective goggles are also recommended.
- Payment Information: Cash payment on the day of the excursion is available in US dollars or euros. Bank card payment should be arranged when booking or no later than the day before the excursion. An advance payment may be requested for certain group reservations.
- Photography and Video Services: Professional photography and video services are optional and are not included in the excursion price. If you decide to purchase photos or videos, please agree on the price and delivery method directly with the photographer and obtain a receipt or contact information.
- Safety Instructions: All participants must follow the instructor’s directions throughout the safari. Buggies travel in an organised group along the designated desert route.
- Cancellation and Refund Policy: Please review the applicable cancellation and refund policy before confirming your booking. If you experience any problems during the excursion, contact our reservations team as soon as possible so we can assist you.
Important Notes:
- The excursion takes approximately 3 hours, including hotel transfers.
- Buggy riding lasts approximately one hour, including stops.
- Prices are charged per buggy, not per person.
- A 2-seater buggy accommodates one or two participants.
- A 4-seater buggy accommodates three or four participants.
- There are no child discounts.
- Children must have appropriate seating and meet the operator’s safety requirements.
- Buggies and quad bikes travel along the same desert route in an organised group.
- All participants must follow the instructor’s directions and maintain the required speed and distance.
- Bedouin tea is included in the excursion price.
- Camel riding is optional and costs extra.
- Professional photography and video services are not included.
- Departure and return times are approximate and depend on the season, hotel location and operating conditions.
- Please bring drinking water, comfortable clothing, secure footwear and protection against desert dust.
- Contact our reservations team promptly if you experience any problems during the excursion.
About This Tour:
Explore the Sinai Desert on a Guided Buggy Adventure
- Experience an exciting off-road buggy safari through the beautiful Sinai Desert.
- Admire the dramatic mountain scenery and open desert landscapes around Sharm El Sheikh.
- Enjoy approximately one hour of guided buggy riding, including stops for photographs.
- Experience the natural desert echo and capture memorable photos of the Sinai Mountains.
- Visit a traditional Bedouin stopping point and enjoy a cup of Bedouin tea.
- Choose an optional short camel ride for an additional charge.
- Select a 2-seater or 4-seater buggy to suit your group.
- Enjoy a guided group experience with hotel transfers included.
- Choose from sunrise, morning or afternoon departures depending on the season.
- Discover an adventurous side of Sharm El Sheikh beyond the beaches and resorts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
How much does a Buggy Safari cost in Sharm El Sheikh?
A 2-seater buggy costs $27 in total for one or two participants. A 4-seater buggy costs $38 in total for three or four participants. Prices are per vehicle, not per person.
How long does the Buggy Safari last?
The complete excursion takes approximately 3 hours, including hotel transfers. The buggy ride lasts around one hour, including stops.
Do I need previous buggy driving experience?
The safari begins with a basic driving introduction and safety briefing. Participants must follow the instructor’s directions throughout the ride.
Can children join the Buggy Safari?
Children can participate as passengers when appropriate seating is available and the operator’s safety requirements are met. Please confirm arrangements when booking with children.
What is included in the Buggy Safari?
The excursion includes round-trip hotel transfers, a English-speaking instructore, guided buggy riding, scenic photo stops, the desert echo experience and traditional Bedouin tea.
How long does the transfer to the safari centre take?
The journey generally takes approximately 20–40 minutes, depending on your hotel’s location.
Can I pay on the day of the excursion?
Yes. Cash payment in US dollars or euros is available on the day of the excursion. Bank card payment should be arranged in advance.
What time does the Buggy Safari start?
Summer departures are generally around 3:40 AM and 3:30 PM. Winter departures are around 4:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
How can I book the Buggy Safari?
You can book online through Star Khattabych Tours or contact our reservations team for assistance. Your pickup details will be confirmed after booking.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Round-trip transfers from hotels in Sharm El Sheikh are included.
Your price is so low... Probably you are doing a low-quality service?
We truly offer some of the lowest prices while maintaining a high quality of service. The reason is that we are an online booking company for large tour operators in Egypt, allowing us to offer very competitive prices due to our large volume of tourists. By booking with us, you receive high-quality service without overpaying intermediaries.
What kind of buses and transfers do you have?
A variety of transportation is available for use by the event organizers within the park, including cars, minivans, and comfortable buses. All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and safety systems. For longer journeys, buses with restrooms are provided. Additionally, all vehicles undergo regular maintenance and sanitation checks, and possess the necessary tourist permits. Furthermore, drivers undergo inspections by the tourist police before each long trip.
How and when do I pay for the tour?
We work without prepayment. All group tours are paid for on the bus or during the tour itself. The exceptions are prepayments for private tours and tours that require purchasing airline tickets or processing documents. Our main programs are paid for directly during the transfer or at the beginning of the tour. You don’t need to look for someone to pay for the tour. An employee of the organizer will approach you. You can pay in cash in US dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds. For your convenience, we also offer the option of transferring funds to a bank card in rubles, hryvnias, and euros at the exchange rate or to a cryptocurrency wallet in USDT, prior to the tour. For more detailed information on payment methods and refunds, please see here.
Do you have a tourist license?
Egypt is a highly regulated country, especially when it comes to tourism. For any vehicle or yacht to depart on an excursion, daily permits must be obtained from both the police and the military. If the tour operators don’t have a valid tourism license, they naturally won’t be granted these permits. This is why for certain excursions, we may request copies of your vouchers and passports (this applies to sea excursions in Sharm El-Sheikh, private tours, and some group tours if they involve leaving the city. For other excursions, permits are simply issued based on the number of people, and passport details are not required).
Are we insured during the excursion?
Unfortunately, some hotel guides try to convince tourists that their travel insurance is allegedly invalid if they book excursions with external tour operators, as opposed to their own company. This is not true.
Firstly, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it would be if you booked with the hotel’s tour company.
Secondly, if you are on a boat, bus, or other mode of transport, the organizer bears full insurance liability to the passengers. Otherwise, they simply would not be able to obtain a permit to conduct tour activities. Egypt has quite strict tourism regulations, and permits are required before each trip.
How can I retrieve a lost item from a tour?
We always remind our guests to double-check that they have all their belongings when exiting the bus or yacht at the end of the tour. Unfortunately, recovering lost items can be quite challenging due to the immediate departure of vehicles for cleaning and the complexities of Egyptian logistics. While we will do our best to help you locate your belongings, we cannot guarantee a 100% recovery rate. If we are able to find your item, there will be a delivery fee of $5-10. Please be mindful of your belongings!
Should I adjust my plans or wait for the tour?
We have a significant daily influx of booking requests for our programs from tourists. As a result, most excursions are organized daily or on specific days of the week following a detailed schedule provided in each program’s description. After booking, we will send you the exact pick-up time from your hotel. Many tours will be conducted with small groups from various hotels who have purchased excursions through tour operators. The only difference is that our prices are 40-60% lower (our organizers conduct all major excursions in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh for Russian-speaking tourists).
Where can I find the photographer who took photos on the tour?
We would like to inform you that the photographers accompanying you on excursions act as independent representatives of their photo studios. They are not part of our online service or the program organizer team. All terms and conditions related to the photoshoot and its payment are discussed and agreed upon directly between you and the photographer. We recommend that you approach prepayments with caution and ensure the reliability of the services, as well as obtain all the photographer’s contact information before making any payments.
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