Safari 5 in 1 Quads Camels Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh

The best part of this Sharm El Sheikh safari is how much it fits into one desert evening. You ride an ATV through the Sinai, sit with Bedouins for tea and bread-making, take a camel ride, eat a barbecue dinner, watch a show, and finish by looking at stars through a telescope. The range of activities is impressive for $48.

I especially like the hotel-to-hotel transport, since reaching a desert ATV base on your own would be a nuisance. I also like the human touch: guides such as Ibrahim Ayesh, known as Coconut, Hasabo, and Mohammed Ibrahim are repeatedly praised for their humor, care, and energy. The main drawback is that this is a busy group outing, with up to 50 people, so the pace may feel organized rather than leisurely.

Key points to know before booking

• Five desert activities in one evening: ATV riding, camel riding, Bedouin hospitality, dinner and entertainment, and telescope stargazing.
• The ATV ride lasts about one hour: You can ride alone or share with one other person, with a maximum ATV weight limit of 120 kilograms.
• Bedouin time is hands-on: Expect tea, a short camel ride, and a look at how Bedouin bread is prepared.
• Dinner is a generous open buffet: Salads, kofta, chicken, rice, pasta, potatoes, bread, tea, water, and cola are included.
• Guides help shape the mood: Coconut, Hasabo, and Mohammed Ibrahim are names associated with especially lively and attentive guiding.
• Bring or buy dust protection: Scarves and goggles are not included, and photos and videos cost extra.

A five-hour route from Sharm El Sheikh into the Sinai

This is an afternoon and evening outing, with a listed start time of 3 p.m. The detailed schedule says hotel pickup is around 4 p.m., so I would confirm the exact collection time after booking. The total experience lasts about five hours, including the drive to the desert, riding, dinner, entertainment, and the return to your hotel.

Round-trip transport comes in an air-conditioned vehicle. That matters in Sharm El Sheikh, where a desert excursion can otherwise turn into a puzzle of taxis, meeting points, and directions. You are collected from your hotel, taken to the ATV base, and returned there at the end for the ride back.

The group can reach 50 people. That size keeps the price low, but it also means you should expect instructions, riding lines, and meal service to follow a set timetable. If you prefer your own pace, private transfers and a private ATV option are available as upgrades.

The one-hour ATV ride through the desert

After a short safety briefing, you take an ATV into the Sinai Desert. The route is described as a ride through mountain scenery, with echoes carrying through the surrounding rock. This is the most active part of the evening and the clearest reason to choose this outing over a simple dinner show.

There can be one or two people on each ATV. If you want to drive alone, check the private ATV upgrade rather than assuming a solo vehicle is included. The stated maximum weight is 120 kilograms, so this is an important detail to check before paying.

The ride is not presented as a technical off-road course. It is a guided group trip across desert tracks, with stops or slow sections that let you take in the surrounding scenery. You should expect dust, engine noise, and a fairly direct route rather than a long period of quiet desert travel.

A scarf and goggles are not included. I would treat both as useful equipment, not optional souvenirs. Dust from several ATVs can hang in the air, especially when the group starts or stops together. Photos and videos are also extra, so protect your phone if you want your own pictures and do not assume a camera package is part of the $48 price.

The guide makes a real difference here. Ibrahim Ayesh, often called Coconut, is praised for being funny, energetic, and helpful. Hasabo and Mohammed Ibrahim are also named as friendly guides. Guide assignments can vary, but the pattern is clear: the team puts a lot of energy into keeping the group together and entertained.

Tea, camels, and Bedouin bread

After the first ride, you stop at a Bedouin camp for about 30 minutes. This is a short visit, but it breaks up the engine time and gives you a more personal view of desert life.

You drink tea, ride a camel, and learn how Bedouin bread is made. The bread demonstration is a small detail, yet it gives the stop more purpose than a quick photo opportunity. You see a food tradition, taste the tea, and spend time in a setting connected to the desert communities who host the evening.

The camel ride is brief. That is worth knowing if you are hoping for a long camel trek. Here, the camel is one part of a packed program, not the main event. You will get the experience of mounting and riding, along with the familiar high view from the saddle, but the ATV section takes up more active riding time.

Some people will find the camel ride less comfortable than the quad bike. If you have back or mobility concerns, consider that the camel stop involves mounting and dismounting, and the tour description does not provide special assistance details. Most people can participate, but you should ask the provider directly if you need specific support.

Dinner under the stars, with a show afterward

The longest portion of the evening lasts about two and a half hours. After more ATV travel to the dinner area, you sit in a Bedouin tent for the meal and entertainment.

Dinner is an open barbecue buffet. The listed food includes three salads, including green, tahini, and sesame salads, followed by kofta, chicken, rice, pasta, potatoes, and bread. Tea, water, and cola are included with dinner.

That is a solid spread for the price, especially when combined with transport and several activities. It is still a group buffet, so do not expect a quiet restaurant meal or a carefully paced tasting menu. The value is in the whole evening: food, entertainment, desert setting, and astronomy are bundled together.

The dinner information says common allergens such as nuts, dairy, gluten, and shellfish are not included. This is useful, but anyone with a serious allergy should still confirm preparation methods with the provider before booking. The wording does not promise a dedicated allergen-free kitchen.

The show is part of the evening program. Specific performances can vary, but the experience includes entertainment under the desert sky, and some performances feature fire. This makes the dinner feel like an event rather than a simple meal stop.

The atmosphere is helped by guides who stay involved. Coconut is repeatedly described as funny and full of energy, with a talent for making people laugh. That style will suit you if you like a guide who works the group and keeps the mood high. If you prefer silence and solitude, the show and group humor may feel like too much.

Telescope stargazing in the Sinai night

The final special feature is the telescope session. While you eat, the guide explains planets, constellations, and stars, then points out some of them through a high-powered telescope.

This is a good match for the desert setting. Away from the bright waterfront areas of Sharm El Sheikh, the sky can feel much darker, and the telescope gives the evening a clear finish. You are not simply sitting outside after dinner with nothing planned. There is an explanation of what you are looking at, followed by a chance to see selected objects through the equipment.

Keep your expectations sensible. The program does not promise a professional observatory or a private astronomy lesson. With a group of up to 50 people, telescope viewing is likely to be shared and organized in turns. Cloud, visibility, moonlight, and the number of people waiting can affect what you see.

Even so, the astronomy element gives this outing more variety than a standard ATV and dinner package. You move from speed, to camels, to food, to a calmer look at the night sky. That change of pace is one of the strongest reasons to choose this particular combination.

What $48 buys you

At $48 per person, the price is attractive because several costs are covered in one booking. You receive round-trip hotel transport, use of an ATV, a camel ride, Bedouin tea, the bread activity, dinner, a show, and telescope access.

If you booked separate transport, a quad-bike ride, a desert meal, and an astronomy session, the total would be harder to control. Here, you know the main evening expenses in advance. That makes the tour a practical choice for a first visit to Sharm El Sheikh when you want a broad taste of the Sinai without arranging each part yourself.

The tradeoff is control. A group program can move quickly from one stop to the next. The camel ride is short, the ATV route follows the group, and dinner and telescope viewing happen on a shared schedule. The private transfer and private ATV upgrades may suit couples or families who want fewer compromises.

The tour is often booked around a month ahead, with an average advance booking time of 32 days. That suggests you should reserve early if your dates are fixed, especially during a busy holiday period. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that window are not refunded.

Who will enjoy this safari most

I would recommend this for first-time visitors who want a busy, social desert evening rather than one single activity. Families, couples, and groups of friends can all find something here, though the ATV riding and camel mounting mean everyone should be comfortable with basic physical activity.

It suits you especially well if you want:

• A simple hotel pickup and return
• A taste of several desert activities in one booking
• A lively guide and group atmosphere
• A filling buffet dinner
• A planned show instead of an unstructured evening
• A telescope session without arranging a separate astronomy trip

I would think twice if your main goal is a long camel trek, a quiet private camp, or serious stargazing with plenty of time at the telescope. Those experiences call for a smaller or more specialized outing.

The ATV weight limit also matters. One or two people share a vehicle, and the maximum stated ATV weight is 120 kilograms. If you need a solo ATV, more privacy, or special arrangements, ask about the private option before booking.

Practical advice for making the evening smoother

Wear clothes that can handle dust. Closed shoes are sensible for the ATV base and desert tracks, and a scarf helps protect your face. Since goggles are not included, bring eye protection or budget for the optional equipment.

Keep valuables to a minimum. The program includes riding, sand, and group transfers, so a small bag is easier than a large one. If you want photos, bring a phone or camera that you can protect from dust. Paid photos and videos are available, but they are not part of the tour.

Confirm the pickup time with the operator. The stated start time is 3 p.m., while the schedule describes collection at about 4 p.m. Hotel pickup timing can depend on where you are staying, so do not wait in the lobby based only on a general start time.

The meal includes tea, water, and cola, but the supplied details do not list other drinks. If you want something else, ask before departure. Also tell the operator about food allergies in advance, even though the listed buffet excludes common allergens such as nuts, dairy, gluten, and shellfish.

Should you book the Safari 5 in 1?

Book it if you want maximum variety for a reasonable price and like the ease of hotel pickup. The ATV ride gives you action, the Bedouin stop adds cultural contact, dinner and the show create a full evening, and the telescope session gives the program a calm final note.

Skip it if you want a private, slow-paced desert experience or a serious astronomy session. For most people staying in Sharm El Sheikh, though, this is a practical way to sample the Sinai in one evening, especially when a friendly guide such as Coconut helps keep the large group moving and smiling.

FAQ

How long does the safari last?

The experience lasts approximately five hours, including hotel transfers, ATV riding, the Bedouin stop, dinner, the show, stargazing, and the return journey.

What time does the tour start?

The listed start time is 3 p.m. The detailed schedule says hotel pickup is about 4 p.m., so confirm your exact pickup time after booking.

Is hotel pickup included?

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

Can I ride an ATV alone?

There can be one or two people on an ATV. If you specifically want a private ATV, a private ATV upgrade is available.

Is there a weight limit for the ATV?

Yes. The stated maximum weight is 120 kilograms.

What food is included?

Dinner includes green, tahini, and sesame salads, barbecue kofta, chicken, rice, pasta, potatoes, and bread. Tea, water, and cola are also included.

Are scarves and goggles provided?

No. Scarves and goggles are not included. Photos and videos are also extra.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded.