Individuals who are interested in finding an exciting and unique activity while on vacation in Egypt may enjoy taking a camel ride. Though it is a slower - and slightly more expensive - means of transportation, riding this desert-inhabiting animal through the streets is an adventure travel experience than cannot be duplicated in many other places.
There are numerous different companies in Egypt that offer camel tours, and several points from which one can begin their journey. Lonely Planet suggests that visitors start out out from either Dahab or Nuweiba, which it lists as the two best places in Sinai to arrange a safari into the interior via this humped-back animal.
Travelers are advised to confirm that their tour leader is a local Bedouin, as there have been instances where groups became lost in the desert without hydration due to the ineptitude of their guide.
As part of their camel safari, visitors may enjoy stopping for a picnic at an oasis or dinner at a Bedouin camp. This sort of vacation can be an exciting and unique experience, and it is best enjoyed with a small group of adventure travelers.
Travelers can hitch a ride on a camel in Egypt
Posted on Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
