A desert buggy tour in Sharm El Sheikh made for families. You drive an automatic buggy for 2 or 4 people, children ride with you, and you stop at a Bedouin camp for tea. £40 per adult, £30 per child, with hotel pickup. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before.
Family buggy tour in the Sharm El Sheikh desert
This is a desert safari in Sharm El Sheikh that the whole family can do together. You drive an automatic buggy through the desert with a guide leading the group, and the children ride with you. Buggies take 2 or 4 people, so a family can share one.
No driving licence is needed. The guide shows you how to drive before you set off.
Buggy tour price
- Adult: £40
- Child: £30
- Buggies for 2 or 4 people
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, the buggy ride with a guide, and Bedouin tea at the camp
Optional extras you can add in the booking form, £10 each: Bedouin dinner, stargazing with a telescope, and a 10-minute camel ride.
What happens on the tour
- Pickup: from your hotel at about 9:00 AM or 3:30 PM, depending on the time you choose.
- Briefing: the guide explains how to drive the buggy and fits the safety gear.
- Desert drive: follow the guide through the desert, with photo stops.
- Bedouin camp: tea at the camp. Add a camel ride, dinner or stargazing if you booked them.
- Back to your hotel: about 3 hours after pickup (longer if you add dinner or stargazing).
Is this buggy tour right for your family?
A good fit if you
- have children and want a desert trip they can join
- have never driven off-road and want an easy, guided drive
- want a shorter trip, about 3 hours
Not the best fit if you
- want a faster ride on your own quad bike: try the sunset quad bike safari
- want a full evening with dinner and a show: see the Bedouin evening
Booking and payment
- Customer cancellation for new bookings: Eligible standard excursions receive a full refund at least 48 hours before the trip, a 50% refund from 24 hours to less than 48 hours before, and no refund less than 24 hours before or for a no-show.
- Exceptions: Flight trips, ferry trips, private bookings and overnight desert camping are non-refundable after payment if you cancel. Existing bookings follow the terms agreed when booked.
- If PyraSafari or the operator cancels: you can choose a full refund of all amounts you have paid or reschedule your trip.
- Pay a deposit online (at least 30%) and the rest in cash on the day.
- Questions? WhatsApp us on +20 100 888 3323.
What to bring
- Closed shoes and comfortable clothes
- Sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen
- A scarf or buff for the dust
- A light jacket if you add the evening options in winter
Family buggy tour Sharm El Sheikh: FAQ
Can children drive the buggy?
Children ride as passengers with an adult. Adults drive.
How many people fit in one buggy?
Buggies take 2 or 4 people.
Do I need a driving licence?
No. The buggies are automatic and the guide explains everything before you start.
Is dinner included?
Bedouin tea is included. Dinner, stargazing and a camel ride are optional extras at £10 each.
How long is the tour?
About 3 hours from pickup to drop-off, longer if you add dinner or stargazing.
Tour Plan
About 9:00 AM or 3:30 PM, depending on the time you choose.
How to drive the automatic buggy, plus safety gear.
Follow the guide through the desert with photo stops.
Bedouin tea. Camel ride, dinner and stargazing if you added them.
Drop-off about 3 hours after pickup, longer with extras.
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Free Hotel Pickup Across Sharm El Sheikh
Hotel pickup and drop-off are free from any hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, including Naama Bay, Nabq Bay, Sharks Bay, Hadaba and Ras Um Sid. Your driver meets you in the hotel lobby, and we confirm your exact pickup time on WhatsApp before the trip.
