Best Camel and Horseback Rides — Our Top 15

1.Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 12 hours · from $20Our pick

Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira in an air-conditioned minibus with hotel pickup, a stop at an argan oil cooperative, and about four hours to explore the port, medina, beach, and markets. Drivers such as Hakim, Bijad, and Amin are praised for friendly service. Camel, horse, and quad rides are available when selected.

“The beach experience was amazing and the journey too. although we had a slight breakdown in transit, the driver was very apologetic and got the vehicle fixed quickly. we only did the day trip and the beach so can't comment on caramel or quad bike ride. I think it was good value fir money. the journey is a bit long but the drive and driver was very good and the 15 minutes break each way so good. It gives some room for a slight rest and snack but convinences if needed. It was overall a great experience, the beach in particular is very beautiful and lots of activities around there…”

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2.Discovery ride on horseback or camel 2h30

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $45Top rated

Choose a horse or camel and ride from Ranch Adada through Djerba’s rural tracks, prickly pears, aloe, agave, and Berber villages to the lagoon. You’ll cross the shallow water with your mount and stop by the shore. Guides including Rayan and Waley adapt the pace for beginners and experienced riders.

“Une balade à dos de dromadaire est une belle expérience d'immersion dans l'espace djerbien. On prend de la hauteur et on peut observer beaucoup de choses. Nos guides ont été très sympas et attentifs.”

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3.Beach UTV Adventure with Free Camel and Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

This three-hour Cabo outing combines one hour of shared UTV driving across desert trails, a camel encounter with beach riding, and a relaxed horseback ride. Hotel pickup, safety gear, water, bilingual guides, tequila tasting, and a supervised Kids Club are included. Expect a $25 park fee and optional paid photos.

“Fun in the sun on horse back, Chester was spunky and loved to munch on the shrubs! The plastic saddle was hard and hurt my bum! Bring a pad to help. But good time and drink the tequila!”

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

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

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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5.Hot Air Balloon with Camel, ATV, & Horse Ride Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 81 reviews · 5 hours · from $272

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, coffee, and a safety briefing, then fly over Dubai’s desert for 60 to 90 minutes with a licensed pilot. After landing, choose a campsite breakfast, camel ride, ATV ride, or horse ride. Drivers such as Hamid and pilots including Caroline and Orlando have earned strong praise for calm, careful service.

“I really enjoyed the hot air balloon ride. It’s always been one of my dreams to go on one and I finally ticked it off the bucket list. The only thing that could be changed is the price it could be more cheaper.”

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6.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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7.Explore Djerba by camel and horse

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $42

Ride for about two and a half hours from Djerba Midun toward the Lagoon of Djerba. Choose a horse, camel, or carriage, pause for photos, and possibly return by a different option. A guide accompanies each group, and hotel pickup is offered.

“Bon accueil, et balade très agréable. Nous voulions 2 h de dromadaire, on nous a expliqué que c'était plus fatiguant et qu'il valait mieux faire moitié moitié et en effet 1h de chaque c'est parfait... Je recommande vivement”

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8.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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10.All Inclusive Desert Safari with ATV, Camel, Horse ride, Vip & more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $164

Start with hotel pickup at 2 pm and head to Lahbab for a 30-minute quad-bike ride, sandboarding, photos and 4WD dune bashing. At Al Awir camp, add a camel and horse ride, henna, falcon photos, Arabic coffee, shisha, a BBQ buffet and evening shows. English-speaking guides lead the day.

“Excelente atención por parte del guía y una gran experiencia, el conocer y poder estar en el desierto fue un momento muy bonito”

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11.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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12.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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14.Doha Desert Safari Horse Riding, Camel Ride, ATVs & Inland Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $55

You’ll spend about four hours with a guide such as Hamood, Ibtihaj, Shahzeb or Ismail, riding Arabian horses, camels and ATVs at Sealine Beach, then tackling dunes in a 4x4 before visiting the Inland Sea. Hotel pickup, private transport and photo stops are included, with sandboarding also available.

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15.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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