Camel Riding Egypt

Experience the culture as you enjoy the thrills of camel riding in Egypt

One of the most exciting ways to get about and see the sights of Egypt is to take a camel riding tour.  Most of the guides of camel riding in Egypt are Bedouin.  Bedouins are a tribe that live in the desert and as you ride through the desert you have the chance to experience the culture and history of Bedouins.

Camels are able to exist in the desert for days without food and water as the hump on their backs is a fat store and if they haven’t eaten for a few days, their bodies start to use this fat store, once this happens their humps will start to go soft, once the camel starts to eat again the hump will return to normal.  For water supplies the camel stores water in its bloodstream for use when water supplies are low or non existent.

There are many camel rides available in Egypt, these range from a camel treks from Sharm El Sheikh to the more adventurous off road treks.  From Sharm El Sheikh you will travel through the desert to the highest mountain point and to the Bedouin camps to experience their way of life and perhaps have a herbal tea with the natives.  You also get the chance to view the beautiful sunset from the desert, this can be a really unforgettable experience.

Camel safaris are available in the high mountain range of South Sinai region passing between the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez.  It is not possible to see this area by vehicle which helps make this type of safari an amazing experience.  Bedouins that conduct these tours are always on the lookout for new routes and enjoy showing off the remarkable scenery the area has to offer.  Going on a camel safari is one of the best ways to get close to the culture and history of Egypt as you pass through the Bedouin camps and villages. It is necessary, when planning for a camel safari, to go prepared for all weathers, from absolutely freezing during the night to a roasting heat during the day.  

When in Egypt, beware of the camel rides scam especially around the pyramids, many camel guides will try to extort money from you by taking you further than agreed and then try to charge you to bring you back to the start again.  Before you go on your camel ride agree a price with the guide and make sure you stick to it.

It is not until you have been camel riding in Egypt, that you can truly say you have had an Egyptian holiday.