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Horseback Ride & Bedouin Cultural Experience

4 Hours

Highlights

✓Feel the thrill of riding a horse through the stunning desert landscape
✓Immerse yourself in Bedouin culture with traditional drinks and music
✓Learn to make traditional bread and roast coffee in a hands-on workshop
✓Enjoy a short camel ride and take part in interactive Bedouin activities
✓Enjoy live Bedouin music and a vibrant traditional party atmosphere in BADU

Why BADU is Different

BADU is one of the few places in the Red Sea where you can ride a well-trained horse through open desert rather than a tourist track. The full-hour ride, the hands-on workshops, and the Bedouin atmosphere combine into the most immersive soft-adventure morning in Hurghada.

Itinerary

Pickup
Hotel pickup from your accommodation in Hurghada
Arrive at BADU Camp
Guided tour, Safety briefing, Welcome refreshments (15 minutes)
1-hour guided horseback ride
Ride across open desert and mountain backdrops with a professional guide — suitable for beginners and intermediate riders
Short camel ride
A calm camel ride to continue your connection with desert animals
Cultural workshops
Guided tour, Local snacks, Tea ceremony, Cooking class, Food tasting, Traditional dance show, Coffee tasting (45 minutes)
Traditional Bedouin lunch
Authentic lunch prepared with local ingredients
OptionalExtra fee
Return transfer
Drop-off in Hurghada

Experience Details

Included

✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓1-hour guided horseback ride
✓Short Camel ride
✓Traditional Bedouin drinks
✓Interactive Bedouin activities
✓Live Bedouin music and entertainment

Not Included

✗Traditional Bedouin lunch
✗Photos and Videos
✗Headscarfs

Not suitable for

•People with back problems
•People with mobility impairments

Getting Here

Pickup areas covered

—Hurghada
—El Gouna
—El Ahyaa
—Safaga
—Makadi Bay
—Sahl Hashesh

Exact pickup time confirmed via WhatsApp the evening before your experience.

Languages

EnglishArabicGermanRussian

Guide language assigned based on group — confirm when booking.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessiblemoderate fitness level

The horseback ride requires basic physical ability and is suitable for beginners with good upper-body stability. Not suitable for guests with back problems or mobility impairments. The cultural workshops and camel ride are low-intensity and accessible to most guests.

Animal Welfare

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Our horses are well-trained and handled exclusively by professional Bedouin guides. Rides are conducted at a calm pace, weight limits are strictly observed, and horses rest during the hottest hours of the day. The short camel ride follows the same welfare standards.

All animals are cared for by experienced Bedouin handlers and undergo regular veterinary checks. Guests are encouraged to interact with the horses calmly and respectfully.

Sustainability

BADU operates with a leave-no-trace policy. Horse routes follow traditional desert tracks to minimise land disturbance. Single-use plastics are not used at camp. Every experience creates direct income for local Bedouin guides, horse handlers, cooks, and cultural hosts.

Important Information

What to bring

Hat
Camera
Sunscreen
Water
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Alcohol and drugs
Nudity

Know before you go

Suitable for beginners and intermediate riders
Well-trained horses and professional guidance provided
Option to extend experience with a traditional Bedouin lunch

The Story of
Your Journey

Start your day with a peaceful desert escape combining horseback riding and authentic Bedouin culture. Begin with a convenient hotel pickup, followed by a scenic drive to reach BADU Camp. Upon arrival, be welcomed with traditional Bedouin drinks in a relaxed and authentic setting.

At the heart of the experience is a 1-hour guided horseback ride, taking you across the stunning desert landscape. Ride through open desert and mountain backdrops while enjoying the calm of the desert. This activity is suitable for beginners and intermediate riders, with well-trained horses and professional guidance provided throughout.

After the ride, return to the camp to continue your cultural journey. Enjoy a short camel ride and take part in interactive Bedouin activities that offer a deeper connection to local traditions. These include traditional bread making, a hands-on coffee roasting workshop, and the opportunity to taste authentic herbal drinks prepared in a Bedouin style.

This experience offers a unique balance between soft adventure and cultural immersion, making it ideal for travelers seeking more than a typical desert excursion. It is designed to be low-impact and community-oriented, allowing you to engage with the heritage of the desert in a meaningful way.

Guests also have the option to extend their experience by enjoying a traditional Bedouin lunch at the camp, prepared with local ingredients and authentic cooking methods.

Curated by BADU Team