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Lunch, Camel & Horse, Sungaze & BADU Party

4 Hours

Highlights

✓Savor a delicious 4-course Bedouin BBQ lunch prepared over an open fire
✓Learn the secrets of traditional Arabic coffee during a coffee roasting workshop
✓Enjoy a camel and horse ride through the desert and take in the stunning scenery
✓Watch the golden desert light shimmer during a peaceful sungazing session
✓Take part in hands-on cultural workshops, including bread-making over an open flame

Why BADU is Different

A rare combination in the Red Sea desert: good food, real riding, sungazing, and live Bedouin music in a single afternoon. Built around the social energy of Bedouin hospitality — relaxed, inclusive, and memorable.

Itinerary

Pickup
Hotel pickup from your accommodation in Hurghada
Arrive at BADU Camp
Warm Bedouin welcome with Arabic coffee, fresh dates, and karkade
Camel ride
Scenic ride along desert trails
Horseback ride
Guided horseback ride through open desert
Cultural workshops
Bedouin bread-making over an open flame and Arabic coffee roasting
Four-course Bedouin BBQ lunch
Lentil soup, mezze, grilled chicken, BBQ kofta, rice, and seasonal fruit with Bedouin tea
Live Bedouin music & sungazing
Relax to live music, then close with a peaceful sungazing session
Return transfer
Drop-off in Hurghada

Experience Details

Included

✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✓Camel ride and Horse ride
✓Cultural workshops
✓Four-course Bedouin BBQ lunch
✓Live Bedouin music
✓Sungazing session

Not Included

✗Gratuities
✗Personal expenses

Not suitable for

•Pregnant women
•People with back problems
•People with animal allergies

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 accessiblelow fitness level

The experience is relaxed and social. Both the camel and horse rides are short. Guests who prefer not to ride can participate fully in workshops, lunch, and music. Not suitable for guests with animal allergies or back problems.

Animal Welfare

camelshorses

Our camels and horses rest during the hottest hours and are cared for by experienced Bedouin handlers. All rides are short, weight limits are observed, and guests are welcome to spend time with the animals outside of riding.

Animals are cared for by Bedouin handlers with traditional expertise and undergo regular veterinary checks.

Sustainability

BADU operates with a leave-no-trace policy at Makadi Bay desert. Single-use plastics are not used at camp. Food is prepared fresh with local ingredients, and waste is composted. Every experience creates direct income for local Bedouin guides, cooks, musicians, and handlers.

Important Information

What to bring

Hat
Camera
Sunscreen
Water
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Alcohol and drugs
Littering
Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
Nudity

Know before you go

Wear comfortable clothing suitable for desert conditions.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated.
Cameras are recommended for capturing the scenic desert and cultural experiences.
Smoking is not allowed during the activity.
This experience may not be suitable for pregnant women, people with back problems, or those with animal allergies.

The Story of
Your Journey

Escape to the Makadi Bay desert for a unique Bedouin cultural and culinary experience. Your journey begins with a hotel pick-up, taking you through the stunning desert landscape. Upon arrival at BADU Camp, receive a warm Bedouin welcome with traditional Arabic coffee, fresh dates, and chilled karkade tea.

Start your adventure with a scenic short camel ride and then a horse back riding, following the ancient desert trails and admiring the breathtaking scenery. Back at camp, take part in hands-on cultural workshops, including Bedouin bread-making over an open flame and coffee roasting and brewing, where you’ll learn the secrets of traditional Arabic coffee.

Next, indulge in a delicious four-course Bedouin BBQ lunch, freshly prepared over an open fire. Begin with a comforting bowl of traditional lentil or orzo soup, rich in flavor and perfect for warming up. Enjoy a selection of tahini salad, baba ghanoug, Arabic green salad, and freshly baked Bedouin bread.

Savor grilled chicken, BBQ kofta, rice, and sautéed vegetables, infused with authentic Bedouin flavors. End your meal with seasonally fruits, paired with Bedouin tea.

After lunch, relax in the majestic desert setting as live Bedouin music fills the air, blending with the natural sounds of the dunes. End your experience with a peaceful sungazing session, watching the golden desert light shimmer before your return transfer to the hotel.

Curated by BADU Team