A Fantastic Experience
This was a highlight of our trip to Egypt. The jeep ride was great fun through the desert. As other reviews have said, it is not air conditioned and is quite bumpy so maybe not recommended for some people, but with the windows open it is pretty manageable. Once we arrived at the village we met Mando our astrologist. He was extremely knowledgeable and our excursion had a particular focus on how to navigate using the stars and some information on the zodiac stars that were in the sky at the time. The actual star gazing was impacted by the fact the moon was nearly full making it harder to see some stars, it was still worth it as we got to see the phases of the moon but if you are going only for stars might be worth checking what phase the moon is in before booking!
The Bedouin were very welcoming and it was lovely to meet some of the children and see and learn about certain parts of their culture.
The sunset was incredible but I would recommend a pair of shoes rather than flip flops as there is a slight hike to get to the top of a rocky hill for the best view. Water was provided throughout the trip, dinner was simple but very tasty and eating via candlelight was a great experience.
One thing to note is that there are quite large groups for the second half of the trip so if you are expecting an intimate experience you might be a bit disappointed, ours had about 30 people per group (with 2 groups total).
Ali the photographer was amazing, photos were extremely reasonably priced and if you get the opportunity to purchase them I would recommend.
All in all a great trip with beautiful sights and experiences.
Simran_V · sept. 2024 · via Viator
A trip amongst the stars
A fun trip in the desert with a great and funny driver and awesome tour guide Musa.
Quite an adventure with the jeep through the desert. Tell the driver to be adventurous. 🙌
The Bedouin story could be told a bit nicer. I heard it in Jordan and there were more details.
Dinner was ok. But can't complain at all for the price of this tour.
Best was the story of the stars and see Saturn through a telescope. Loved this part.
Enjoy!
Claudio C · sept. 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Well worth it
Loved this. The ride in the jeep was hot and very bumpy, but great fun. I don’t think I’d take children though. The experience itself was fascinating and beautiful. Our guide, Mando, was amazing and so knowledgeable. So glad we did it.
A629UZbethl · sept. 2024 · via Tripadvisor
An evening to remember :)
Me and a friend booked this trip for a different evening, my friend had never been to the desert or rode a camel so it was a trip we were interested to do.
And we were not disappointed!!
It was amazing from start to finish! The driver he named himself the Egyptian vin diesel was epic, he got us all involved, made sure everyone was happy and okay with the off roading in the desert which was soo fun and the right amount of adrenaline for us. He chatted with me and my friend about Egypt and we felt really welcome with him.
We arrived at the Bedouin village, and the experience just got even better. We were given insight into the Bedouin life, saw the sunset from the top of a hill which was beautiful, rode a camel and had a lovely dinner. The food was exceptional in the most amazing setting. There was a photographer there who you could get photos from which we did buy and were absolutely worth it 😊
I just want to note here as it’s not often mentioned on reviews but I did research before booking this to make sure the camels were treated fairly and the tour operator meets the animal welfare standard on tripadvisor. When we got there, the camels looked in amazing condition (I have seen some ropey looking camels in my time) the handlers were gentle and loving to the camels and they were not forced to walk long distances and only had people on board they could carry so the big camels had bigger people and the smaller ones would only take smaller people. I felt very comfortable that these camels were loved and not forced with cruelty.
Followed by stargazing and getting tons of information from our guide Mando its was a perfect evening.
Everything was well thought out, laid back, good quality and I could not put any fault or recommendations on the tour.
Thank you so much for a magical evening and ticking a few things off our bucket list!
If you’re thinking about it then deffo do it!
balancethebucketlist · sept. 2024 · via Tripadvisor
What a great experience!
We had a really fun trip. Our guide, Mandu, and our driver were excellent.
Highlights in short:
A fun, fast and furious drive through the desert.
A short camel ride.
Climb rocks to see a beautiful sunset.
Very tasty food with plenty for vegetarians like me.
We saw the moon and Saturn through high powered telescopes and then a lesson on the stars and the constellations.
More detail and tips:
Once you’re at the desert, you’ll be in 4x4 vehicles. 8 plus the driver per vehicle. You’re sitting on benches in the back, travelling sideways. If you suffer from travel sickness or are a nervous passenger, what comes next isn't for you.
A thrilling 30-40 minute white knuckle drive into the desert at 80mph at times and going over large mounds and drops that make you leave your seat. Great fun, but not for everyone.
Once at the location, we sat in groups according to what language you speak and were supplied with water. You’re now offered a camel ride. It is a short ride - just a couple of minutes, but a chance to experience it if you haven’t before. The camels appeared happy and well cared for.
We then walked up a high rock formation where we had a lovely view of the dessert and watched the sun set which was beautiful. If you have mobility problems, you may struggle with the steep and uneven climb. Wear sensible shoes.
By now it should be dark, but we had a full moon so it was actually quite light still.
There was a buffet dinner of chicken, potatoes, veg, rice etc. I’m vegetarian and there was plenty for me.
Next we looked at the moon and Saturn through high powered telescopes. Could see the rings of Saturn and the moon in detail. We then sat with our guide who told us all about the stars and the constellations.
Back in the vehicles to head home. They took a much more direct and flatter route back. Although still high speed.
The whole trip was great fun. A good mix of thrilling, relaxing and informative.
M182729h · sept. 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Fun trip!
Really enjoyed the trip. Prompt pick up in the jeep that takes you into the dessert. No aircon but windows open for the duration of the journey. 8 people on the trip. No seat belts so maybe not for young children. Fun journey off-road to the Bedouin village. They let you choose if you want to go fast or slow. A lot of fun! Arrived at the village to a welcome mint tea. Opportunity for a camel ride. Then up to see the sunset followed by a meal in the Bedouin tents. Drinks provided. Then a talk about the constellations and planets. Very interesting. Knowledgable guide with a passion for the stars. We got to see saturn through the telescope followed by the moon. Video of the moon and its surface. Journey back to hotel. We left at 3.30pm and arrived at village for around 4.30pm. We got back to the hotel by 10pm. We stayed in Hurghada. Well organised trip and well worth the money.
Navigator04302543907 · sept. 2024 · via Tripadvisor
You don't want to miss this!
This trip was truly wonderful! Our driver was awesome, he played our music while we drove through the desert. 😂 The food was so so good and they even sang for a couple that had their anniversary. When it's dark they will tell you all about the stars while you lay there on a blanket in the middle of the desert in a bedouin village. We were also able to see the planet saturn through the telescope.😻
Nicole N · sept. 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Super Tour, cooles Team. Gerne wieder.
Wir waren heute mit dabei an der Star Watching Desert Adventure Jeep Tour und es war einfach atemberaubend! Die Fahrt durch die endlose Wüste war bereits ein Highlight – die Landschaft war super schön, und unser Guide (Nasser) war unglaublich kenntnisreich, freundlich und brachte eine gute Portion Humor mit..
Doch der wahre Höhepunkt kam, als die Sonne unterging und der Himmel sich in ein Sternenmeer verwandelte. Fernab von jeglichem Lichtverschmutzung konnten wir die Sterne in einer Klarheit sehen, die ich so noch nie erlebt habe. Es war magisch! Unser Nasser erklärte uns die verschiedenen Sternbilder und Planeten, während wir bequem in der Wüste sassen.
Das Abendessen unter freiem Himmel war ebenfalls ein absoluter Genuss! Ein traditionelles Wüstenbuffet mit frischen, köstlichen Speisen.
Diese Tour ist ein absolutes Muss für jeden, der die Schönheit der Wüste in ihrer vollen Pracht erleben möchte. Es war ein Erlebnis, das ich nie vergessen werde, und ich kann es jedem nur wärmstens empfehlen! Ein perfekter Mix aus Abenteuer, Natur und Kulinarik.
Melissa_C · sept. 2024 · via Viator
Great experience
what an awesome trip and experience. shout out to mando and crew for a great time. fantastic to get another perspective on life and see the stars without light pollution. one thing we thought was worth mentioning for people thinking about this trip was that it is still a long trip despite it starting later. we are staying in makadi bay which is further out and does make the trip longer but we were out for 8 hours in total and didn’t arrive into the village until 3 hours after being picked up due to a couple of different reasons. Do not let that put you off though as we had a great time. Also for the english they won’t take pounds sterling to buy drinks so take euro/dollar/egyptian pounds.
brenm96 · sept. 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Einfach atemberaubend
ATEMBERAUBEND! Unser Reiseleiter Nessar war einfach der Hammer. Hat uns viel erklärt. Da merkt man erst, was man über die Beduinbewohner gar nicht weiß. Die Anzahl an Sternen ( kann man in Deutschland, wie in einer Stadt wie Bremen nur von Träumen). Einfach sprachlos. Mann kann die Milchstraße sehen und das Teleskopschauen ( u.a. Saturn mit dem Ring) einfach nur Hammer. Die Jeepfahrt war ein Erlebnis. Wie in einem Hollywoodstreifen.
Abendessen war reichlich und sehr schmackhaft.
Absolut empfehlenswert. Immer wieder gerne.
Marta N · sept. 2024 · via Tripadvisor
