Safari 5 in 1 Quads, Camels, Show, Dinner & Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh

The most fun here comes from packing a full desert evening into one outing. You ride a quad or buggy along the Sinai tracks, pause for a short camel ride and Bedouin tea, then finish with barbecue dinner, live entertainment, and telescope stargazing.

I like the good value and the range of activities. Hotel pickup, equipment, helmets, dinner, drinks, a camel ride, and the show are covered in one price. I also like the guides, especially Zizo, who is praised for clear explanations, humor, safety checks, and even birthday surprises.

The main drawback is scale. This is a popular group excursion, not a quiet private desert trip. Expect many quads, a short camel ride, a basic camp setting, and a telescope stop that may be weakened by cloud or nearby lights.

Key points to know before booking

• Five activities in roughly five hours: Quad biking, camel riding, Bedouin hospitality, dinner and a show, plus stargazing.
• The quads follow desert tracks, not sweeping dunes: Expect a dusty ride on dirt roads rather than a dune-bashing adventure.
• Zizo may be your guide: He is also identified as Mahmud or Zizu, and is praised for safety, communication, and astronomy explanations.
• Dinner includes useful basics: Barbecue buffet food, unlimited bottled water and tea during dinner, plus one soft drink.
• The camel ride is brief: Plan on about five to ten minutes, with time to pet the camels at the stop.
• Bring eye protection and dark clothing: Sand and wind are part of the quad ride, and white shoes or clothes will quickly show the dust.

What this Sharm El Sheikh desert safari really offers

At $50.97 per person, this is designed as an easy, packed-value introduction to the Sinai Desert. You do not need to arrange a taxi, find a quad station, or plan dinner afterward. An air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel and brings you back after the evening program.

The appeal is variety. A specialist quad trip might give you more riding time. A Bedouin evening might give you more time at the camp. This outing gives you a sample of several popular Sharm activities in one afternoon and night.

That makes it a sensible choice for a first visit, families with older children, couples who want a simple evening plan, and anyone with limited time. It is less suitable if you want a peaceful desert setting, serious off-road driving, or a private cultural encounter.

The group can reach up to 50 people. That matters. You may share the starting area and desert route with several other groups, and the ride can feel like a long line of quads. Some people enjoy the big Mad Max feeling of dozens of vehicles crossing together. Others find it too commercial.

Getting from your hotel to the quad center

Pickup is one of the strongest practical features. You begin at your Sharm hotel, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, and avoid the trouble of arranging transport to an out-of-town desert base.

At the quad center, staff explain the program and show you how to operate the quad. If it is your first ride, you take a driving test before setting off. Safety helmets are included, and staff on motorbikes or quads may ride alongside the group to help keep everyone together.

The guide quality can shape the whole outing. Zizo, also called Mahmud or Zizu, receives particular praise for staying in touch with the group, explaining what is included, and making people feel comfortable. He has also been credited with explaining the stars and planets clearly later in the evening.

Do not expect a private briefing just for your party. With a large group, instructions may be delivered to many people at once. One poor account described a guide jokingly slapping hands when people spoke during the briefing, a style that some families may dislike. That seems to be an individual complaint, but it is a useful reminder to watch the safety talk closely and ask questions if you are unsure.

Quad biking across Sinai tracks

The first quad ride lasts about 15 minutes and takes you toward the camel park. After the camel stop, you ride again for about 10 minutes to the dinner and show area, followed by a short five-minute ride to the telescope stop.

Those timings tell you what kind of quad experience this is. It is a series of guided transfers between desert stops, not a long, technical off-road session. The route is generally described as a dirt road or desert track. You should not book it expecting tall sand dunes.

For a first-time rider, that can be an advantage. The ride is manageable, and the briefing plus driving test helps you get comfortable. Several people found the quads easy to operate after a nervous start. The pace is described as considerate, with staff helping less confident riders and keeping watch around the group.

The tradeoff is dust and traffic. Several groups may set off around the same time, so quads can pass one another and the ride may feel crowded. You will likely spend much of the time following a line rather than choosing your own route.

Wear clothes and shoes you do not mind covering in dust. A scarf can be bought at the quad station, but it costs extra. Goggles are a smart addition because wind and sand can make the ride uncomfortable. Avoid white clothing, particularly white trainers.

The tour may offer a buggy instead of a quad, as stated in the itinerary. Confirm the exact vehicle option when booking if that choice matters to you. Helmets are included, but the equipment and vehicles have received mixed comments, so anyone especially concerned about vehicle condition should inspect the controls and ask the staff for help before leaving.

A short camel ride and Bedouin tea

The camel stop adds a traditional touch, though it is brief. The quad ride to the camel park takes around 15 minutes, then you mount a camel for roughly five to ten minutes. You may also have the chance to pet the animals.

This is enough for a first camel experience and works well for children or anyone who simply wants a photograph and a gentle ride. It is not a long journey with a camel caravan. If you are uncomfortable riding, the stop still gives you time at the park, and participation appears flexible.

At the Bedouin tent, you receive a welcome drink of Bedouin tea. The serving can be small and very sweet. Other drinks, including some purchased options, cost extra.

You may also see bread prepared at the camp. That can be an appealing glimpse of everyday food-making, but standards at a simple desert camp are not the same as at a hotel kitchen. One serious complaint raised concerns about food handling and later stomach trouble. The operator responded that the barbecue is cooked live and that the food is fresh and clean, but you should still use sensible hygiene precautions.

Dinner, drinks, and the evening show

After the second quad section, you reach the dinner area. The meal is a barbecue buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. Many people particularly enjoy the quantity and freshness of the food, with the barbecue prepared in front of you.

Included drinks are unlimited bottled water and tea during dinner, plus one soft drink. Do not read the soft drink inclusion as unlimited soda. Coffee is not clearly promised in the practical inclusions, so do not count on coffee being available as part of the package.

The setting is simple. You may sit on the floor or at low seating in a dark desert camp, and the program can involve waiting before dinner or the entertainment begins. Salespeople may offer henna, fruit juice, coffee, photographs, shisha, and other extras. You can decline them, but the selling can make the stop feel more commercial than cultural.

The show usually includes at least two of three acts: a belly dancer, a Tannura spinning performer, and a fire show. The fire performer is often the highlight, while the dinner and show together provide a lively finish to the riding portion.

Keep your expectations sensible. This is tourist entertainment, not a carefully staged theater production or a private Bedouin ceremony. Still, it can be good fun after sunset, especially when you treat it as an accessible cultural show rather than an untouched village experience.

Basic toilet facilities are available at the camp. One account described a temporary lack of running water and soap, while the operator said the issue was fixed quickly. Carrying hand sanitizer is wise, especially before eating.

Telescope stargazing in the desert

The final stop is the telescope session, reached by another short quad ride of about five minutes. The desert setting can offer a clearer night sky than central Sharm, and the use of high-powered telescopes gives this part more substance than simply lying back and looking upward.

If your guide is Zizo, you may receive explanations about stars and planets as you view them. For many people, this becomes the most surprising part of the evening because it slows the pace after the noise, dust, and show.

The sky is not guaranteed. Cloud cover stopped one group from stargazing altogether, and another account found some light pollution because the viewing area was not completely isolated. The tour description refers to an unpolluted night sky, but the actual result depends on weather, visibility, and the camp’s surroundings.

Think of this as a worthwhile bonus, not the sole reason to book. On a clear evening, it can be memorable. On an overcast night, the rest of the program still runs, but you will not receive the full five-part experience.

What the $50.97 price includes

The package price is strong for what it bundles. You receive:

• Round-trip hotel transportation
• Quad bike or buggy use
• Safety helmet
• Camel ride
• Bedouin tea and unlimited tea during the tour
• Unlimited bottled water during dinner
• One soft drink with dinner
• Barbecue buffet dinner
• Live oriental entertainment
• Telescope use

At this price, you are paying for convenience as much as for each activity. Separate transport, quad rental, dinner, and an evening show could quickly cost more, and planning them independently would be harder.

The price does not include a scarf, optional purchases at the camp, or a governmental national park admission fee. The data provided does not state the amount of that admission charge, so budget for the possibility rather than assuming every cost is covered.

Private transfers and a private ATV trip are available as upgrades. These may suit couples, families, or small groups who want less waiting and more control. The standard option is the better bargain, but the private upgrades address the two main complaints: crowded transport and a shared quad ride.

Who will enjoy this five-part evening

I would choose this for you if you want a single, straightforward Sharm excursion with plenty packed into half a day. It works particularly well for first-time quad riders, since the staff provide an explanation and test before the ride.

It also suits groups with different interests. One person can enjoy the quad track, another can look forward to the camels, and everyone can share the meal and show. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary restrictions can be accommodated, but state them when booking.

You should think twice if you dislike dust, motorized group activities, sales pitches, or basic facilities. The camel ride is short, the quad route is not made of dunes, and the camp can be crowded.

A private option is worth considering if you want a quieter ride or need more personal attention. Otherwise, accept the group format as part of the deal and focus on the range of activities.

Booking, timing, and cancellation details

The full experience lasts about five hours, and pickup is offered from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel. It is commonly booked around 28 days ahead, so reserving early is sensible during busy holiday periods.

Confirmation is provided at booking, and the activity has a maximum group size of 50 people. Most people can participate, but the quad center’s briefing and driving test are important for anyone unsure about operating the vehicle.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the local start time. Cancel within 24 hours, or request changes inside that window, and you should not expect a refund.

Should you book it?

Book this safari if you want maximum variety for one moderate price. The combination of hotel pickup, quads, camels, dinner, a show, and telescope viewing is hard to beat for a first desert evening, and guides such as Zizo can add real warmth and useful explanations.

Skip it if your ideal desert outing means empty tracks, long dune rides, silence, or polished facilities. You will share the route with many other people, and the night sky may be cloudy or affected by nearby lights.

For most visitors who want an easy, energetic introduction to Sharm’s desert activities, I think it is a good buy. Wear dark practical clothes, bring goggles or a scarf, carry hand sanitizer, and treat stargazing as a bonus. That approach gives you the best chance of enjoying the evening for what it is: a busy, friendly, value-focused desert sampler.

FAQ

How long does the Safari 5 in 1 experience last?

The tour lasts approximately five hours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Round-trip transfers from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel are included in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What activities are included?

The experience includes quad biking or buggy use, a camel ride, Bedouin tea, dinner, an oriental show, and stargazing through telescopes.

Is the quad ride suitable for a first-time rider?

The tour includes a briefing, operating instructions, and a driving test for first-time riders. Safety helmets are also provided.

Does the quad ride take place on sand dunes?

The route is described in the provided information as a desert or dirt track. You should not expect a dedicated sand-dune ride.

What food and drinks are included?

Dinner is a barbecue buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Unlimited bottled water and tea are included during dinner, along with one soft drink.

What entertainment is included?

The show includes at least two of these three acts: a belly dancer, a Tannura spinning performer, and a fire show.

Is stargazing guaranteed?

No. Cloudy weather can prevent the stargazing session, and the viewing area may have some light pollution.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded.