The desert journal

Safari stories & desert guides

Everything about Hurghada safaris, the Red Sea desert and the deserts of Egypt.

Safari Guide · 6 min read

The Complete Guide to a Desert Safari in Hurghada

Morning or evening, quad or jeep, what happens at the Bedouin village and how to prepare — everything you need before your first desert ride.

Safari Guide · 4 min read

An honest comparison of the three ways to cross the desert, with the programme that suits each traveller.

Safari Guide · 3 min read

Our checklist from thousands of rides: clothes, shoes, what we provide and what to leave at the hotel.