Best Camel and Horseback Rides in Egypt — Our Top 15

1.Giza Pyramids Photoshoot with Jumping Horse, Camel and Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend three private hours at Giza with guide and photographer Abdelrahman Hassan, or another guide from the team. Pose beside Khufu’s Pyramid, ride a camel, and take jumping horse photos with a trainer’s help. General admission, hotel pickup, water, and 40 to 50 edited photos are included, with delivery in three to four days.

“Amazing tour with a guide who knows and loves the history of Egypt. He was wonderful with kids as well. Anything we wanted to learn more about or if we wanted to stop by a shop, he not only made it happen, he found the best place and arranged special tours. Why would you travel all the way to Egypt and not get amazing professional photos while you are given a great tour of Giza and the pyramids?! You will not regret booking this tour! We enjoyed our guide so much we booked him for an additional day of tours.”

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2.Pyramids of Giza Photoshoot & Tour with Camel, Horse & Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $90

Join licensed guide and photographer Abdu for a four-hour private tour around Giza. You’ll visit the Great Pyramid, Khafre’s Pyramid, the Sphinx, and a panoramic viewpoint, with camel and horseback photoshoots built in. Pickup, transport, entry fees, water, and shopping are included. Edited photos arrive by Google Drive within 3 to 4 days.

“I had an incredible pyramid photo excursion made even better by my fantastic guide, who ensured everything went smoothly and made the experience truly enjoyable. They knew the best spots for capturing stunning shots, gave helpful tips, and created a relaxed atmospheRead more”

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3.Luxor: Scenic Camel or Horse Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 24 reviews · 1h 30m · from $15

You’ll spend about an hour on a camel or horse in Luxor’s West Bank, passing banana and mango trees, village streets, and Nile-side roads. A driver collects you in Luxor, and an Arabic- or English-speaking instructor helps you choose and mount your animal. Expect a rural outing, not a desert trek.

“we had a excellent time we were well looked after we got to see where they were looked after my mum was really scared as hit was her first time but they took good. are of her and put her at ease Thank you for our trip”

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5.Camel Ride & horse ride and Off-Road Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $47

You’ll ride a camel for an hour, then a horse for an hour between desert valleys, with an off-road jeep trip, farm animals, Arabian tea, coffee, and dates. Pickup is available from Hurghada, El Gouna, Safaga, Sahl Hasheesh, and Makadi Bay. Sunset departures can add dinner and stargazing, with guides such as Nasser and Arabi leading parts of the experience.

“Kihagyhatatlan programnak tartom, s szivből ajanlom mindenkinek!! 5,5 orát töltöttünk a sivatagban +kb 1-1. ora volt a szállodatol a farmig az út. kiváló jármüvek, pontos indulás. Mi egy-egy órát tevegeltünk es lovagoltunk, kis csikot nézhettünk, kevskét etethettünk. a naplemente elmépesztően gyönyörű volt épp úgy, mint a csillagnézés a finom vacsora után. Nem volt kedvünk eljönni a program végén. kiváló emberek, barátsagos, jókedvü légkör, izgalmas program. Ha jövöre jövünk, ujra megyünk efre a progira s cdak ezzel a szervezéssel@@scorpion”

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6.Camel or Horse riding Giza Pyramids Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $32

Deluxe Travel picks you up at your Cairo hotel and takes you to the desert behind Giza for a one-hour camel or horse ride. Choose sunrise, sunset, or a full-moon departure. Expect broad pyramid views, a small group of up to 15 people, and air-conditioned transport, but note that the ride is outside the formal pyramid site.

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7.Horse or Camel Ride in Giza Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $90

Spend about five hours riding near the Giza Pyramids with iRideEgypt. You’ll receive basic instruction, meet horses matched to your ability, climb a hill for pyramid photos, and return for a dancing horse show. Camel rides, professional photography, video, and an Arabian stallion are optional extras. Guides include Marwa, Halim, and Captain Azzam.

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9.One Hour Horse or Camel Riding with Transfer- Sharm El-Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $28

Travel from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel by air-conditioned vehicle to a desert stable, choose a horse or camel, and ride for one hour with a guide. You’ll pause for Egyptian tea while the animals rest, then return across the desert plain. Some outings allow you to try both animals, though this should be confirmed before departure.

“Amazing experience wonderful driver, amazing guide, lovely camel helpers Friendly, cool tent, nice Egyptian tea, camels looked cute and well looked after”

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10.Arabian Nights immersion Pyramids Horse,camel Ride,Bedouin Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $88

Ahmed and the Authentic Egypt team take you from your Cairo hotel to the desert above the Giza Pyramids. You ride at sunset, then stop at a Bedouin camp for traditional tea and pyramid views. The experience is private, lasts about 90 minutes, and may involve an Arabian horse or camel, so confirm your preferred ride when booking.

“My friends and I wanted to stretch out our Giza pyramid experience beyond the touristy camel rides. We came upon this tour for riding horses into the Sahara with a ride past the pyramids. We booked it and did it. What a wonderful and fun experience we had. From the moRead more”

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11.Private Camel or Horse Ride around the Giza Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $45

Spend about two hours riding a camel or horse outside the Giza Pyramids at sunrise or sunset. A private Egyptologist guide handles pickup, transfers, and the ride, while horse guide Aladdin may help with photos. Choose a horse if a camel feels too high, then finish with Bedouin tea.

“My 13 year old daughter: 'It was really fun and exiting. Amazing photo oppotunities.' The father: very friendly and a good guide. Alladin the horse guide took some brilliant pictures that we will treasure for years to come.”

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12.Tour in Pyramids, Ride Camel or Horse With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $101

Spend about five hours exploring Giza with a guide, visiting the Great Sphinx and pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, then riding a camel or horse for 20 to 25 minutes. Mariam and Marbiba are named guides associated with this tour. Hotel pickup, transport, and water are included. Lunch costs extra.

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13.From Cairo: Camel or Horse Ride Tour Around Giza Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

You’ll travel from Cairo in a private air-conditioned car, visit the Valley Temple, Khafre Pyramid, and Sphinx, then spend one hour on a camel or horse near Giza. English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, German, Portuguese, and Arabic support is available. Ask ahead about the advertised felucca ride and shopping stop.

“Everything was great. Mohamed was an excellent guide. He arrived on time and dropped me off at home when the activity was over.”

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14.2 Hour Camel or Horse Riding around the Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $86

Choose a camel or horse for a two-hour ride through the desert near Giza, timed for sunrise or sunset. You’ll see the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus from outside, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transfers, lunch, and bottled water included. The private tour costs $86 per person.

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15.Flying Dress Photoshoot with Camel and Horse Riding in Giza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $400

Spend about four hours around Giza with private transport, a 30-minute camel ride, Arabian horse riding, lunch, and a professional photoshoot in a flowing satin dress. Your Egyptologist guide, Boudi, leads the sightseeing, while the photographer captures the pyramids, Sphinx, and desert setting. Edited photos and a small Egyptian souvenir are included.

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