Pyramids camel ride
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Pyramids camel ride
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Ages 2-80
Duration: 1h 30m
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- Bottled water
What's not included- All Fees and Taxes
- Start:
- Giza Governorate, Egypt
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 152544P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 152544P1
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- Odyssey363344137640 contributionsCamelThe fun of riding a camel, and the biggest fun is that you do it in the pyramids. It is a wonderful and enjoyable scene. I advise all friends to ride a camel in the pyramids.Written 15 February 2025
- Divya K0 contributionsAmazing experienceMy friend and I went on a camel ride with Fox and his camels Casanova and Mickey! It was an amazing experience riding past the pyramids and the Sphinx! The desert, was spectacular! And the pyramids even more stunning! Thanks to the BEST guide Fox, for such an amazing experience. He knew the best spots for pictures and was very friendly! Thoroughly enjoyed this experience! Will definitely recommend Fox! ❤️Written 22 November 2022
- ohcory0 contributionsGreat View of Pyramids!Mostafa was fantastic! A sweet, smart, funny, and kind person who truly made this experience special. We felt safe and prepared on the camels. He took great photos and was such so friendly. No issues with money. Highly recommend!Written 17 May 2022
- Alfie M0 contributionsGood serviceMustafa very nice, good English, camels awesome to ride. Mustafa managed to persuade authorities to get us in for student prices even though we had no evidence, and even after we finished he said he’d stay nearby in case we needed anything - only problem was we were asked for outrageous tip from the photo guy, but probably our fault for just agreeing 😂 be warned I guessWritten 6 May 2022
- NilN0 contributionsGreat Camel Ride and View of Pyramids with an awesome guideMy family and I had the pleasure of being guided and taken on a camel ride around the pyramids with Mostafa and his brother. They provided four camels for four members of my family. Both were very friendly and funny. With so many vendors around, our pyramid guide recommended Mostafa. Right away he made us feel at ease. He provide ample information and let us enjoy the ride and views without rushing us. Both his brother and he were great with my kids and helped take numerous photos. Simply put they were great. I fully recommend taking a camel ride or any other activities with them. Big thumbs up!Written 24 February 2020
- JOe-Paula20140 contributionsMust do with CamelsI knew this was a must do experience and was prepared to pay whatever for the wife and I to do it....Needless to say, it was the best $10/each we paid and the experience was amazing....Now don't be surprised if they want to beg you for more tips (for food for the camel, etc) but remain strong in what you want and say...Go and enjoy.Written 15 February 2020
- Hobson000 contributionsMust DoWhen visiting the pyramids I think personally that no trip is complete without a ride on camel back out into the desert and looking back at the pyramids. OK so you will get hassled to death by the Egyptians on their camels pestering you to take a ride. If you do you must barter hard. Pay no more than EGP150 per person - for that you make it clear that the ride must be a minimum of 30 minutes. They always expect a tip too! Photographically there’s no better opportunity than a camel ride. Enjoy Cairo for what it is and try not to lose your tempers ( which personally is so very easy for me 😊) See they pyramids first then do you camel 🐫 ride and get dropped off near the Sphinx.Written 26 October 2019
- markpN2403RI0 contributionsCamel ride behind PyramidsWe did our camel ride as part of our tour. The camel ride was taken behind the Pyramids, giving you a better view of the Pyramids. There were a few camel operators at this location as well as a lot of markets to buy souvenirs and water! The camel ride is not to be missed!Written 9 October 2019
- Bimothy440 contributionsPyramidsHad a great time with Mostafa. He knew all the spots and all the pictures to take. He was great to chat with and really down to earth. If I ever go back I will definitely be looking him up!Written 14 September 2019
- 834AHRIL0 contributionsDesert buggy rideReserve an hour or two of your visit to the pyramids at Giza for a desert buggy adventure. The dramatic undulating sand dunes make a great setting for an exciting and carefree ride. There are places where you can stop to take a selfie with the pyramids in the background. And do it right. Wear a kaffiyeh.Written 4 September 2019
- Peggy M0 contributionsVisiting pyramidsCamels and pyramids are the best things in Cairo. I had a wonderful time with Mustafa. If you are traveling alone, spend your day with him.Written 25 May 2019
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Iqbal G
2 contributions
May 2024 • Family
What an amazing experience! Mustafa is a top-class guy, who helped to make the experience so much more enjoyable. I wanted to make sure to choose an experience where the animals are treated fairly, and the guide is also knowledgeable. The two camels, Casanova and Valentino, are adorable and well taken care of. I was able to see the close relationship between the handler and the camels and can ensure no whips or anything of the sort are used. Mustafa was very knowledgeable on providing information about the pyramids. He is also a great photographer and captured many great pictures and videos of us. During the visit you well get to see all 9 pyramids and a quick stop by the Sphynx on the way out. If you wish to visit the Sphynx for longer or in more detail, another excursion/guide will be required.
This is not a complaint, just information for future visitors: You will need to purchase entry tickets to the pyramids for the individuals who are going on the tour. You will also need to purchase an entry ticket for the vehicle which drops you off (~ £1).
The driver collected us from our air bnb in a nice vehicle and dropped us back off at the end of the guide.
Don't hesitate and book your tour with Mustafa! You won't regret it!
This is not a complaint, just information for future visitors: You will need to purchase entry tickets to the pyramids for the individuals who are going on the tour. You will also need to purchase an entry ticket for the vehicle which drops you off (~ £1).
The driver collected us from our air bnb in a nice vehicle and dropped us back off at the end of the guide.
Don't hesitate and book your tour with Mustafa! You won't regret it!
Written 13 May 2024
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Jeremy C
2 contributions
June 2024 • Family
Everything was perfect from pick-up to drop-off! I highly recommend our guide Mustafa who was not only knowledgeable but made us feel completely comfortable. The camels are beautiful and you can tell they are well cared for. Mustafa also knows the BEST spots for pictures and got us magnificent shots! You pay for park entry plus any add ons like entering the Kufu Pyramid, then for your camel ride and that's it, no surprises. There are a lot of tours out there, but I can tell you Mustafa is an honest and reputable guide. I'd give 10 stars if I could -
Written 30 June 2024
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I want to thank you very much for this wonderful comment and thank you for trusting our website ❤️ Pyramids Camel Ride 🙏
Written 30 June 2024
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Emmy T
8 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Mostafa runs a great business here. His camels are well looked after and he and his cameleer Amr took amazing photos. His driver Ahab was incredible; picked us up from our hotel and then took us to several other tourist sites after, stopped at a restaurant that accommodated my dietary restrictions and finally took us to the airport. We had a great day from sunrise to sunset due to this company.
Written 21 December 2024
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Angela V
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Jan 2025 • Friends
OMG!!! Just book it! My travel partner and I booked with Mostafa many months prior to our trip. He was easy to communicate with, answered all of our questions, and even reassured us when we were nervous! He designed a top notch, custom itinerary for us. Our professional Egyptologist guide Nesreena (Nana!) reached out several days early as well. Our driver and Nana picked us up at the Hilton right on time, we went to the pyramids of Giza and learned all about it. Then we met Mostafa for our camel ride. AMAZING! He and the camel driver took us on a long ride way out into the desert. He was so patient and kind... reassured us as we were nervous! We took our time, they took amazing photos and some fun videos. We never felt rushed. My camel's name was Valentino and my friend's was Michael Jordan. So fun! Beautiful animals. We heard more history and answered all our questions. We eventually headed back and met Nana and our driver again. Nana asked what souvenirs we still needed and made a suggestion and took us to an amazing shop where we had custom bracelets made for my two sons with a cartouche with their names. It was the perfect idea!! The shop also had beautiful jewelry so I purchased a pair of earrings for myself. We went to the GEM museum and continued our tour. Eventually went for a delicious lunch at a local eatery to end the day.
The following day we had the same driver and professional guide. We went to Memphis and Saqqara. Did more shopping and went to the carpet school and the supermarket.... neither were on the itinerary but added bonuses! We had another delicious lunch of local food. We couldn't be happier and would recommend booking with this company for any type of tour you may desire. Top notch all around!
The following day we had the same driver and professional guide. We went to Memphis and Saqqara. Did more shopping and went to the carpet school and the supermarket.... neither were on the itinerary but added bonuses! We had another delicious lunch of local food. We couldn't be happier and would recommend booking with this company for any type of tour you may desire. Top notch all around!
Written 15 January 2025
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Jennifer S
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The camels, Casanova, Mickey Mouse and Adam were so beautiful and well looked after. Mostafa and Abdl were great and treated the camels really well.
Mostafa is a very professional tour guide, he arranged transport for us from our accommodation to meet him at the pyramids, which was very smooth and best to arrange through WhatsApp. You have to pay the entrance fee and fee for the car to go inside, this is not included with the camel tour. Once inside we met Mostafa, he offered us really nice tea and then spoke to us about the pyramids and gave us some interesting and balanced information. His manner is so relaxed and professional, we felt really at ease in his company and it was nice to be with a guide that doesnt overload you with information and gave you plenty of space to ask questions.
Once on the camels we just enjoyed the scenery, had some nice photo moments, but overall it was just very relaxing and beautiful experience to ride the camels. The camel Adam gave my partner a kiss!
Once we returned to the entrance and left the camels, Mostafa left us to go and have another look at the Syphinx in our own time and was also happy to help us if we wanted to buy anything in the market to make sure we got a good price. He waited with us until the car returned to pick us up.
Throughout the tour he was professional, genuine and very calm. Abdl his cousin who came with the third camel, Adam, was so lovely as well and we really enjoyed our time with them so much.
My partner proposed to me on this trip and Mostafa and Abdl helped him to make it a surprise and do it in the best moment of the tour, it was so special and they helped make it that way with their presence and support.
Thank you so much Mostafa and Abdl and the camels, forever grateful 🙏🐫
Mostafa is a very professional tour guide, he arranged transport for us from our accommodation to meet him at the pyramids, which was very smooth and best to arrange through WhatsApp. You have to pay the entrance fee and fee for the car to go inside, this is not included with the camel tour. Once inside we met Mostafa, he offered us really nice tea and then spoke to us about the pyramids and gave us some interesting and balanced information. His manner is so relaxed and professional, we felt really at ease in his company and it was nice to be with a guide that doesnt overload you with information and gave you plenty of space to ask questions.
Once on the camels we just enjoyed the scenery, had some nice photo moments, but overall it was just very relaxing and beautiful experience to ride the camels. The camel Adam gave my partner a kiss!
Once we returned to the entrance and left the camels, Mostafa left us to go and have another look at the Syphinx in our own time and was also happy to help us if we wanted to buy anything in the market to make sure we got a good price. He waited with us until the car returned to pick us up.
Throughout the tour he was professional, genuine and very calm. Abdl his cousin who came with the third camel, Adam, was so lovely as well and we really enjoyed our time with them so much.
My partner proposed to me on this trip and Mostafa and Abdl helped him to make it a surprise and do it in the best moment of the tour, it was so special and they helped make it that way with their presence and support.
Thank you so much Mostafa and Abdl and the camels, forever grateful 🙏🐫
Written 11 January 2023
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Kelly B
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Jan 2023 • Family
I found Mostafas sunrise camel tour when looking for day trips to Cairo. After reading the reviews I knew this was the only pyramid camel tour I wanted to do on my day trip to Cairo. We spent ages trying to see how we could incorporate it into an existing day trip with a visit to the museum. As two young woman travelling with a child we were unhappy to travel around Cairo ourselves so decided to contact Mostafa to see if he could organise something for us. From the moment we got in touch with him he was wonderful. So kind and very accommodating. He organised a driver that picked us up at the airport and stayed with us during the day. We met Mostafa and went for the camel ride to see the pyramids at sunrise. Unfortunately, it was misty, so we didn't get to see them at this point, but that didn't detract from the day.
We had been on a different Camel ride earlier in the week and after this I had been concerned about spending so much time on a Camel, however Mostafa's Camels are very well-loved and looked after. Mickey and Casenova are Mostafa's priority and I would urge anyone looking at booking a camel ride to book with Mustafa (or another operator with high welfare standards). My 5 year old son was also very weary of the Camels after our previous experience and asked if he could walk with Mostafa instead, again he was so reassuring and kind to my son, holding his hand whilst guiding the Camels.
After the sunrise ride we met Mostafa at the pyramids and got some lovely photos and had a horse ride from a friend of his. My 5 year old was very taken with Mostafa and the photos he took, loving the ideas Mostafa had. We then took the long ride up on Mickey and Casenova to a beautiful restaurant in which Mostafa had made a reservation for us, overlooking the 9 pyramids. My son was completely reassured at this point and managed the whole trip, feeling very secure riding Casenova. Breakfast was some of the best food we had in Egypt. We then went to the Sphinx with Mostafa. Then onto the museum with the driver. We also felt very comfortable and safe with Nabil. All round we had a fantastic day thanks to Mostafa. You are a wonderful person Mostafa, thank you! We are so glad to have met you and call you a friend.
We had been on a different Camel ride earlier in the week and after this I had been concerned about spending so much time on a Camel, however Mostafa's Camels are very well-loved and looked after. Mickey and Casenova are Mostafa's priority and I would urge anyone looking at booking a camel ride to book with Mustafa (or another operator with high welfare standards). My 5 year old son was also very weary of the Camels after our previous experience and asked if he could walk with Mostafa instead, again he was so reassuring and kind to my son, holding his hand whilst guiding the Camels.
After the sunrise ride we met Mostafa at the pyramids and got some lovely photos and had a horse ride from a friend of his. My 5 year old was very taken with Mostafa and the photos he took, loving the ideas Mostafa had. We then took the long ride up on Mickey and Casenova to a beautiful restaurant in which Mostafa had made a reservation for us, overlooking the 9 pyramids. My son was completely reassured at this point and managed the whole trip, feeling very secure riding Casenova. Breakfast was some of the best food we had in Egypt. We then went to the Sphinx with Mostafa. Then onto the museum with the driver. We also felt very comfortable and safe with Nabil. All round we had a fantastic day thanks to Mostafa. You are a wonderful person Mostafa, thank you! We are so glad to have met you and call you a friend.
Written 15 January 2023
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Alice P
Edinburgh, UK40 contributions
This is a must if you are planning a trip to Cairo to see the pyramids!
Mostafa was attentive, extremely helpful and made us feel very safe all throughout the trip & even before we arrived in Cairo. We messaged him on WhatsApp to arrange our private tour and he was very accommodating to everything we required for our day. I cannot recommend this trip enough with Mostafa. He went out his way for us and made this very special. His camels are so well cared for, he loves them & cares for them and they love & care for him just as much. Mikey Mouse and Casanova were beautiful and very comfortable with us. I even got a kiss from Casanova at sunrise.
Mostafa let me ride Mikey myself too.
Breakfast at the Pyramid lounge was absolutely beautiful with the panoramic view of the Pyramids.
Mostafa was very kind and organised a driver for us all day.. Nabil who was very kind & attentive too (picked us up from the airport.. drove us around Cairo and dropped us back off at the airport). At the Sphinx you get hassled but with Mostafa there was no hassling and very good prices were offered if we did want anything because he was with us.
The whole day was done with ease and no worry because we booked with Mostafa. He even gave us a shot on his friends horses at the pyramids as a surprise for us. He is a fantastic photographer too capturing amazing shots of us all. He was great our child as well.. just so loving and caring for any worries the child had.
We will never forget the memories we have made because of Mostafa and his animals in Cairo. Highly highly recommend you do the same! We got to know him and call him our friend ❤️ He was incredible.. however I don't think that word does him and the trip much justice.. it really has left us speechless and in awe of him, his camels and our trip.
Mostafa was attentive, extremely helpful and made us feel very safe all throughout the trip & even before we arrived in Cairo. We messaged him on WhatsApp to arrange our private tour and he was very accommodating to everything we required for our day. I cannot recommend this trip enough with Mostafa. He went out his way for us and made this very special. His camels are so well cared for, he loves them & cares for them and they love & care for him just as much. Mikey Mouse and Casanova were beautiful and very comfortable with us. I even got a kiss from Casanova at sunrise.
Mostafa let me ride Mikey myself too.
Breakfast at the Pyramid lounge was absolutely beautiful with the panoramic view of the Pyramids.
Mostafa was very kind and organised a driver for us all day.. Nabil who was very kind & attentive too (picked us up from the airport.. drove us around Cairo and dropped us back off at the airport). At the Sphinx you get hassled but with Mostafa there was no hassling and very good prices were offered if we did want anything because he was with us.
The whole day was done with ease and no worry because we booked with Mostafa. He even gave us a shot on his friends horses at the pyramids as a surprise for us. He is a fantastic photographer too capturing amazing shots of us all. He was great our child as well.. just so loving and caring for any worries the child had.
We will never forget the memories we have made because of Mostafa and his animals in Cairo. Highly highly recommend you do the same! We got to know him and call him our friend ❤️ He was incredible.. however I don't think that word does him and the trip much justice.. it really has left us speechless and in awe of him, his camels and our trip.
Written 11 January 2023
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John I
Tucson, AZ22 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
A must do! There are several choices of providers, not sure which we used, was through Memphis Tours and was great. Besides the experience of riding a camel this gets you out of the crowds and into the back side of the Pyramids with a view of all and the queen pyramids. Then we rode up near them. You could maybe walk out into this area but in the heat, you would not make very far without a Camel. Our camel guide took amazing photos for us and was very friendly. Realize you will get a hard shake down at the end with an ask for a large amount of US $. I gave a VERY sizeable $US tip because guide was awesome, but at some point, you have to just tell them you will not give any more.
Written 29 May 2023
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BryonyEllio
15 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
100% recommend Mustafa and the Pyramid Camel tour. Highlight of our trip to Egypt! We went as a family, excellent and immediate communication after booking. Mustafa arranged a pick up from our hotel which took us to his location inside the Giza complex. You need to buy Giza entrance tickets (that is standard and you can buy online or at the entrance). He met us with huge smiles, learnt the family names and we each rode a lovely camel. The tour took us round the back of the pyramids so we could also see the sphyinx, across the desert up to the view point where you can see all 9 pyramids that make up Giza. Mustafa let our children steer the camels, it was safe, incredibly fun. He also gave us some information about the pyramids and took loads of photos with our phones. I cannot recommend this tour enough. It was our highlight of our holiday and this was a professionally run, friendly tour operator with no add ons, he kept the people trying to see stuff tourists away from us. 100% recommend. Just book it. Worth every penny.
Written 4 April 2024
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Nelleke L
London, UK7 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We had a fantastic experience riding the camels and learning abut the pyramids.
Our guide was extremely knowledgable and looked after us throughout our whole trip. Ensuring we got great views and photos.
He organised cold water for us, booked our lunch for us and even rode us up to the 9 pyramids lounge for our lunch!
A truly memorable experience!
Our guide was extremely knowledgable and looked after us throughout our whole trip. Ensuring we got great views and photos.
He organised cold water for us, booked our lunch for us and even rode us up to the 9 pyramids lounge for our lunch!
A truly memorable experience!
Written 15 January 2024
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