Camel Rides at the Pyramids, Giza

The “camel camp” near the Great Pyramids in Giza, Egypt.

A trek to match the timelessness of the monuments

Taking a camel ride across the Giza Plateau offers a classic “ship of the desert” experience, providing a unique elevated perspective of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. For centuries, these resilient animals have been the primary mode of transport across the Egyptian sands, and today they offer travelers a rhythmic, slow-paced journey that matches the timelessness of the monuments.

Video Tour

Click the panel below to view “Camel Cowboys: ‘Spit and Gurgle’”