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Kharaz Malki Jeep Safari, Lunch and Beetle Ride

5 Hours

Highlights

✓Savor a traditional Bedouin lunch with mandi chicken and basmati rice
✓Learn about the history, flora, and fauna of the Hurghada desert
✓Enjoy a short guided ride in an authentic Volkswagen Beetle
✓Immerse yourself in Bedouin hospitality and the spirit of the valley on a camel
✓Explore the desert landscapes of Kharaz Malki Valley on a jeep safari

Why BADU is Different

Kharaz Malki is one of the most remarkable desert valleys in the Red Sea region, and this is one of the few experiences that takes you there with depth — a cultural conservator, a Beetle, a mandi lunch, and Bedouin hospitality that feels nothing like a package tour.

Itinerary

Pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada
Interpretive desert drive
Jeep safari departure from Hurghada toward Kharaz Malki Valley. Learn about the history, flora, fauna, and ecosystem of the Red Sea desert
Arrive at Kharaz Malki Valley
Bedouin welcome, local storytelling, and introduction to the valley
Kharaz Malki Valley
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Camel ride, Camp activities, Tea ceremony, Scenic views on the way, Arts & crafts market visit, Welcome refreshments, Coffee tasting (30 minutes)
Volkswagen Beetle ride
Short guided ride in an authentic vintage Beetle through the valley landscape
Camel ride
Gentle camel ride through the valley with Bedouin handlers
Traditional Bedouin lunch
Mandi chicken, basmati rice, tahini salad, vegetables, and seasonal fruits
Return drive to Hurghada
Scenic return journey with deeper appreciation of the desert
Arrive back in Hurghada
Drop-off at your hotel or agreed meeting point

Experience Details

Included

✓Jeep safari from Hurghada to Kharaz Malki Valley
✓Interpretive drive with information on history, flora, fauna, and ecosystem
✓Authentic local setting with Bedouin hospitality
✓Local storytelling and insights into desert life
✓Guided ride in an authentic Volkswagen Beetle
✓Traditional Bedouin lunch with mandi chicken, basmati rice, vegetables, tahini salad, and seasonal fruits
✓Gentle camel ride
✓Visit to authentic bedouin village
✓Return drive to Hurghada

Not Included

✗Personal expenses
✗Headscarfs
✗Photos & videos package
✗Tips

Not suitable for

•Pregnant women
•People with back problems
•Babies under 1 year

Getting Here

Pickup areas covered

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

The experience departs by Jeep from Hurghada. Exact pickup time confirmed via WhatsApp.

Languages

EnglishArabicGermanRussian

Guide language assigned based on group — confirm when booking.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessiblelow fitness level

The experience involves Jeep travel on desert tracks, a short Beetle ride, and a gentle camel ride. Terrain is uneven. Not suitable for guests with back problems or babies under 1 year. Please contact us in advance for any accessibility needs.

Animal Welfare

camels

Our camels are cared for by experienced Bedouin handlers. The valley ride is short and gentle, weight limits are observed, and the animals are not worked during the hottest part of the day.

Camel welfare follows traditional Bedouin animal-care practices with regular veterinary oversight.

Sustainability

This experience is part of the TUI Colourful Cultures Egypt Project, which supports the visibility of local culture and community-based tourism. BADU uses a leave-no-trace approach in Kharaz Malki Valley and biodegradable sunscreen is recommended. Single-use plastics are not used.

Important Information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Camera
Biodegradable sunscreen
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Alcohol and drugs
Nudity

Know before you go

Part of the TUI Colourful Cultures Egypt Project supporting local culture and community-based experiences

The Story of
Your Journey

Leave Hurghada behind and head into the desert for a cultural journey to Kharaz Malki Valley. This experience is designed for travelers looking for more than a standard safari ride, combining desert scenery, local storytelling, and a deeper understanding of the natural and cultural landscape of the Red Sea desert.

Your journey begins with a jeep safari from Hurghada toward Kharaz Malki. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the Hurghada desert, as well as the flora, fauna, and wider ecosystem that shape this distinctive environment. This interpretive part of the journey adds depth to the safari and connects travelers more closely to the land they are crossing.

Upon arrival in Kharaz Malki Valley, the experience shifts into a more personal cultural encounter. Guests are introduced to the atmosphere of the valley and the Bedouin way of life through storytelling and local interpretation, camel ride and offering a more meaningful perspective on the traditions and identity of the area.

One of the signature moments of the experience is a short guided ride in an authentic Volkswagen Beetle within the valley. This distinctive element adds character to the tour and creates a memorable way of discovering the landscape from a different angle.

The experience also includes a traditional Bedouin lunch prepared in an authentic style. The meal features mandi chicken, basmati rice, vegetables cooked in a Bedouin way, tahini salad, and seasonal fruits. After lunch and time in the valley, guests return to Hurghada with a deeper appreciation of the desert’s ecology, heritage, and living culture.

This experience is part of the TUI Colourful Cultures Egypt Project, which supports the visibility of local culture and community-based tourism experiences through more meaningful and responsible visitor engagement.

Curated by BADU Team