Camel Ride, Bedouin Dinner and Star Gazing in Sharm

Brilliant from start to finish! Started a little earlier than we would have expected (we were picked up at 3pm!) but still worthwhile and also cost a lot less than doing the same excursion with the travel agents in resort so we were pleased to have pre-booked with Sharm Excursions! Despite having been apprehensive about the "camel ride" part of the trip - it was actually a lot more fun and easier than you might think (although most of the men were complaining that it was more than a little uncomfortable for them... if you know what I mean!) though even they all seemed to love it.

On arrival a group of Bedouin children were on hand to guide our camels through the fairly remote desert location to the tent where the nights entertainment would unfold. Despite being tiny, these kids seriously knew what they were doing and you felt confident in them, but be aware that they have angelic little faces that make it impossible to say no when they are fleecing you for tips and believe it or not your jewellery when you get to the end!

But was well worth it... we then went and learned a bit more about their culture from our lovely and knowledgeable guide Sammy while we enjoyed tea and had a go at making bread.

Next was a climb up a small "mountain" (more of a large hill) to watch the glorious sunset - great photo opportunity but a fairly treacherous climb for the girls in flipflops... make sure you take the right footwear!) before heading back down for an opportunity to enjoy more drinks and enjoy a shisha, if that's your thing.

All the drinks were included (tea and soft drinks) and then food was served which was actually a fairly impressive buffet-style affair which seemed to go down really well, and there was opportunity to buy local jewellery and herbs before the evenings entertainment started.

The dancers were exceptionally good, and then we moved out of the tented area and into the desert for the star-gazing bit. This was every bit as good as we expected, but with the added enhancement that the astronomer who looked after the group was exceptionally knowledgeable and made it all very interesting, addressing all questions thrown at her and giving great insights as to what we were looking at. There was even the option to get a photo of the moon through the telescope on your digital camera.... brilliant!!!!

Highly recommended, full night of entertainment.

Great day out !! Camels were fun, meal with Bedouins was delicious & stargazing surprisingly informitive & interesting.......

would recommend

Great evening. Camel riding not to be missed, fantastic scenery. Food and dancers great. My bread making needed more practice