Highlight of our entire trip! - We booked the El Gouda desert tour with our hotel and were pleased to meet Tarek (driver) and Moustafa (our guide). They drove us in a Toyota Landcruiser into the desert valley and onto the plateau for a most memorable trip. We stopped in the Bedouin settlement to ‘check in’ before going into the valley. They served us lovely black tea and most delicious dates and oranges. Simple and delicious. The valley drive was impressive and we got out and walked in several places. When Moustafa found out that my kids were studying geography - he showed them fossils and all of the geological highlights of the valley. Moustafa also enjoys photography has a hobby and has a good eye for scenes - he took the most impressive photos of us / for us. He taught our teens how to catch an echo, and tie a traditional scarf too. TOP TIP - if you want good photos - wear flowing linen and cotton pieces as it will look great in the pictures when the wind is wisps around you or for the profile of you walking into the sunset We were stunned at the scenery, and humbled at how small we felt as humans in this vast desert. Moustafa describes the area as his home and knows every corner, every fossil, every acacia tree and cave - he picked up other people’s rubbish into his pockets and shared his stories about the area, his family and the traditions of the Egyptian people. He truly made the experience personal and heartening. Tarek was also an amazing driver, he took us out of the desert in pitch darkness where you could easily drive over a cliff edge or ditch if you were not careful. He took care of my kids drinks and gave us a cheeky joyride up a sand slope (where you have to turn the A/C off in the car just to make it up the slope!). Finally the dinner in the desert. Firstly it is cold so bring a jacket. it's fine if you don't need it but if you need it and dont have it - not fun! As all of the photos show, they setup pillows on a carpet and a low table and serve you the most excellent meal every. We had a vegetable tagline, roasted lamb and chicken, warm bread and tagging and salad. My normally picky kids ate everything and said it was their best meal in Egypt (we asked them this after our entire trip including a 5 day stint in a 5* hotel) - that is a high compliment indeed. Such a lovely experience with warm and friendly guides made it our most memorable experience of our entire trip. We look to go back again and will see if there is another excursion to take with Gazelle Crossover Tours!

Pure mysticism and grandeur! - One of the most beautiful and impressive adventures on the Red Sea! We were thrilled and very grateful for this wonderful opportunity. The team was wonderful and the nature pictures, such as the Sundowner or the Milky Way in the sky in the evening, were not only wonderfully beautiful but also incredibly mystical. On the trail of history with great Gazelle team, thank you for that! We'll never forget it.

Dreamlike desert magic - Our tour into the desert with sunset, barbecue and starry sky was a dream. Mustafa, our guide, showed us the desert with wit and charm and told us a lot about the country and the people. He left us plenty of time for photos, enjoyment and just being. The starry sky after the great food was incredible and we would have loved to stay on the carpet all night. Mustafa's photographer talent was also great - thanks to his tips we were able to take home beautiful souvenir photos 👍 Thank you for this unforgettable trip! LG, Claudia

El Gouna - Desert Trip Romantic Dinner for two under the stars - Our trip was billed as a ‘Romantic dining for 2 in the desert under the stars’ - it was excellent, great value for money & absolutely lived up to the billing. Our guide, Mustafa, & driver ‘Talik’ are a great double act. Nothing was too much trouble & we felt very safe in their capable hands. Their passion for the incredible geology of the desert, the mountains & the stunning canyon we drove / walked through was infectious & very informative. Our stop at a Bedouin encampment on the way & later a BBQ under the stars was a very memorable experience - the food was excellent. We highly recommend this company if you are ever in El Gouna & looking for a great trip into the desert…

The children are still raving - A very nice guide, the picnic in the desert was a highlight and a beautiful landscape.

Unforgettable ! - Our super guide Bachar gave us an unforgettable time, one of the best experiences of my life! If you want to do a typical activity as close as possible to the Bedouins with a guide who shares the beauties and his love of the country 100% recommended

Amazing views - If you want the best tour of the desert request Moustafa! He brought us to the most amazing parts of the desert and the end was so beautiful. Best trip in El Gouna hands down!!!

Simply unforgettable! - What a fascinating desert experience! This was our 2nd trip with Gazelle Crossover Safari and once more, we had a spectacular trip we’ll never forget. Richelle was a fantastic guide and provided us with lots of interesting information throughout the entire tour; you can feel she really loves the desert. Tarek, our driver made us feel safe and comfortable due to his outstanding driving skills. Everything was perfectly organized and the BBQ under the stars was simply delicious. Big thanks to the Chef! If you are looking for a unique experience, we highly recommend booking a trip with Gazelle Crossover Safari.

Unforgettable desert experience - Great experience! It was a great day in the desert with a great team! Great organization and service! Highly recommended!

Magnificent experience - The instructor was great, he knows the history of his excursion very well, the meal in the desert was a treat, I highly recommend this activity.