Desert Jeep Safari
Duration: 4 hours
Tour Code: saf-002
Enjoy a trek into the desert on this off-road tour that highlights the sights and culture of the Arabian Desert.
Starting off from the pier, you'll board your 4X4 vehicles and take a scenic drive from the port of Safaga to the Red Sea resort town of Hurghada. Reaching Hurghada, you will leave the paved road and drive into the Eastern (Arabian) Desert. With its desolate, rough terrain and stark rock-strewn outcrops, the natural environment of the desert provides excellent photo opportunities.
Your destination is a remote Bedouin settlement where upon arriavl, you will be warmly welcomed by the hospitable nomads. During your visit, you'll have the chance to explore the camp and learn about the Bedouin history and culture, as well as sample their aromatic sweet tea and flat unleavened bread. From a rocky slope on a nearby hill, you can experience the mesmerizingly beautiful vista of the desert as it stretches out before you.
Following a relaxing visit of approximately 2-hours, you will rejoin your vehicle and made the return journey to the pier in Safaga.
Please note: This tour includes approximately 90-minutes of moderate walking over some natural and uneven surfaces. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests, pregnant women, or anyone with a heart or back condition. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. Guests are cautioned that the road can be quite bumpy and dusty. Light-weight, comfortable clothing; sun cap; sunglasses; sunscreen, and flat comfortable shoes are recommended.