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Stargazing Hurghada – Star Watching Desert Safari by Jeep with Dinner

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Tour available from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay and Safaga

When the city lights fall away, the desert hands you the whole night sky.

Chase the sunset and stars on a Red Sea desert safari. Travel by jeep deep into the desert, watch the sun set over the dunes, and savour a BBQ dinner under the open sky. Then an astronomy guide's telescope reveals the planets, constellations and the Milky Way.

Overview

As the Hurghada afternoon softens into evening, your 4x4 jeep pulls away from the hotel and points east, 26 kilometres into the open Red Sea desert. The dunes glow copper and gold in the low sun, and a quiet stop on a desert ridge lets you watch the light fade behind the mountains.

You reach a traditional Bedouin camp just as the first stars appear. Settle in with sweet herbal Bedouin tea and warm flatbread baked fresh on the saj, take an optional short camel ride, and explore the camp before a generous BBQ buffet dinner is served under the open sky.

Then the night truly begins. Far from any city light, an astronomy guide sets up a professional telescope and walks you through the sky overhead, from bright planets and constellations to, on nights near the new moon, the Milky Way stretching from horizon to horizon. It is the kind of star-watching most travellers never get to see.

When the last story has been told, your jeep carries you back to your hotel, a little tired, a little awe-struck, and holding on to an unforgettable desert night. Ideal for couples, families and anyone who wants the desert and the cosmos in a single evening.

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Sunset & Stargazing Desert Safari

From €22

The complete desert evening, priced per person: ride out by 4x4 jeep for sunset on a quiet ridge, then a Bedouin camp with a BBQ buffet dinner and a guided telescope tour of the night sky. Departs 16:30.

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Adults (13+) €22 1
Children (3–12) €14 0
Infants (0–0) Free 0
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Private Stargazing Safari - Your Own Jeep (up to 8)

From €200

Your own 4x4 jeep and private guide for the whole evening - one flat price for up to 8, so the sunset, dinner and stargazing belong to your party alone. Departs 16:30.

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Group price Up to 8 people €200
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Optional Add-ons

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Hotel Transfer - Makadi Bay / Sahl Hasheesh / El Gouna Convenient pick-up and drop-off service from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, or El Gouna hotels. (Price per person for a round trip.)
+€10 each
0
Hotel Transfer - Soma Bay / Safaga Effortless pick-up and drop-off from Soma Bay or Safaga hotels, ensuring a smooth start and end to your adventure. (Price per person for a round trip.)
+€15 each
0
60-Minute Full-Body Massage 60 minutes with a professional therapist at Soul Spa Wellness Club in Hurghada. Oil, aromatherapy or deep-tissue — your choice on the day. Robe, towels and slippers provided. Price per person.
+€17 each
0
The Egypt Souvenir Box Take home a piece of Egypt! A beautifully curated collection of authentic treasures—traditional beauty essentials like kohl, handmade soap, camel milk lotion, essential oils, and renowned Egyptian botanicals like black seeds, karkade, helba, and anise. Perfect as a keepsake or gift!
+€25 each
0
Hammam & Full Spa (2+ Hours) Over two hours at Soul Spa Wellness Club in Hurghada: a warm Turkish hammam, dry sauna, herbal steam bath, jacuzzi whirlpool, and a full-body massage to finish. Robe, towels and slippers included. Hotel transfers arranged with your booking. Price per person.
+€27 each
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Professional Photo Package A professional photographer captures your evening - the desert sunset, the Bedouin camp and you beneath the stars - with edited digital photos delivered after the tour.
+€35 each
0
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Stargazing in the Hurghada Desert: Jeep Safari, Bedouin Dinner & the Night Sky

Star Watching in Hurghada: The Desert After Dark

Twenty minutes outside Hurghada, the resort lights disappear and the Eastern Desert opens into one of the darkest, clearest night skies you can reach from any beach holiday. This star watching safari is built around that sky: a 4x4 jeep convoy leaves in the late afternoon, crosses the desert as the dunes turn gold, and arrives at a Bedouin camp in time for sunset over the Red Sea mountains. Once darkness falls, the desert silence and the star field above it do the rest — most guests have simply never seen this many stars.

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What You'll See Through the Telescope

After dinner, the guided astronomy session begins. Using a telescope and a laser pointer, your guide walks the group across the night sky: the bright planets — Saturn's rings and Jupiter with its moons are season-dependent highlights — star clusters, shooting stars if you're lucky, and the constellations with the stories the Bedouin and the ancient Egyptians told about them. On moonless nights the Milky Way itself stretches edge to edge above the camp; around full moon the brighter planets and the lunar surface take the lead role instead. Egypt's desert delivers over 300 clear nights a year, so the show very rarely cancels.

Bedouin Dinner & Camp Experience

The camp itself is half the experience. You'll be welcomed with sweet Bedouin tea, watch flatbread baked over the fire, and sit down to a freshly grilled BBQ dinner under lantern light. Between courses there is time to wander the edge of the camp, take long-exposure photos, or just lie back on the cushions and watch the sky deepen. The atmosphere is quiet and unhurried — this is the calm, cultural counterpart to the daytime quad safaris.

Best Time to Go & What to Wear

The safari runs year-round. Summer evenings are warm and comfortable; from November to March the desert cools sharply after sunset, so bring a jacket or fleece — the temperature can drop ten degrees or more once the sun goes down. Closed shoes are best for walking on sand, and if you want the darkest possible sky for the Milky Way, aim for dates away from the full moon. Pickup from your Hurghada hotel and the return transfer after the session are included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About This Tour

The star watching desert safari costs from €22 per adult, including hotel pickup in Hurghada, the jeep desert drive, the Bedouin camp visit, BBQ dinner with tea, and the guided telescope stargazing session. Children pay a reduced rate. The booking box above shows live prices for your date.

Yes — round-trip transfers from every Hurghada hotel are included. Guests staying in the outer resorts can add pickup when booking: Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna are one transfer zone, and Soma Bay or Safaga are a slightly further zone. Your exact pickup time is confirmed the evening before, timed so you reach the camp before sunset.

Yes. The tour uses an established Bedouin camp, licensed local guides and a 4x4 convoy that travels together — you are never alone in the desert. The camp has lighting, seating and facilities, and the same route runs safely for thousands of guests every year.

That depends mostly on the moon. On nights around the new moon, the Milky Way is clearly visible to the naked eye from the camp — the desert has essentially no light pollution. Around full moon the sky is brighter, and the telescope session focuses on the moon's surface, planets and double stars instead. Either way, you will see far more than is ever visible from the city.

Light clothes for the afternoon plus a warm layer for after dark — desert temperatures fall quickly once the sun sets, especially from November to March. Closed shoes are better than sandals for sand, and a scarf is handy on the open jeep ride. Bring your phone or camera; your guide can help with night-sky photos.

Very much so — families regularly rate it as the highlight of their holiday. Children love the jeep ride, the campfire bread and their first look through a real telescope. Child rates apply, and the relaxed pace (no quad driving required) makes it one of the easiest desert trips for all ages.

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Free cancellation up to 12 hours before the start of the tour.

Yes, you can change your tour date up to 4 hours before the scheduled departure time. Simply contact our customer service team or use the booking modification option in your confirmation email. Changes are subject to availability for your desired new date.

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Tour Details

We provide free pickup & drop off from/to any hotel in the area. After booking, we'll contact you to confirm your exact pickup time (typically 15-60 minutes before tour start, depending on your location).

This tour is guided in English, German, Arabic and Russian. You can choose your preferred guide language when you book.

Yes, most of our tours can be arranged as private experiences. Private tours offer more flexibility with timing, itinerary customization, and personal attention from your guide. Contact us for private tour pricing and availability.

Practical Information

We recommend bringing: comfortable walking shoes, towels (for sea trips), sunscreen, hat, camera, light jacket (for evening tours), and a valid ID or passport copy.

Children aged 3–12 qualify for reduced child rates; younger children may travel free. The exact price for each age category is shown when you book.

In case of severe weather conditions, we may modify the itinerary or offer an alternative date free of charge. If the tour must be cancelled due to weather, you'll receive a full refund.

Yes, you can bring a small backpack or day bag for your personal items, water bottle, camera, and any necessities you might need during the tour.

About Egyptra

Yes, Egyptra Travel is fully licensed and insured. We operate under Egyptian Tourism Authority license and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage for all our tours and activities.

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