Why a family buggy instead of quads?
Quad bikes are built mainly for single riders, which means a family either splits up across several machines or someone stays behind at the hotel. The family buggy solves that: two adults and a child travel together in one vehicle, so you share every view, every bump and every photo stop. That is the idea behind the family buggy in Sharm El Sheikh. The trails are chosen to be easy, and the guide sets a relaxed pace at the front.
How the family buggy Sharm El Sheikh trip typically runs
- Hotel pick-up. If you need a child seat for the car, tell us when you book and we will confirm.
- Arrival and briefing. The guide shows the driving adult the controls and explains the simple rules: follow the guide and keep a safe distance.
- Easy desert trails with stops for photos, so nobody sits in the buggy for too long at a stretch.
- Bedouin camp. Time to climb out, stretch and enjoy Bedouin hospitality with drinks in camp.
- Back to the start and drop-off at your hotel.
Who it suits
- Parents with one child, or two adults travelling with a niece, nephew or grandchild.
- Bigger families: ask for the four-seat layout.
- Parents who rode quads before they had children and want the desert again, at a gentler pace.
Age and height limits depend on the vehicle and the operator. Mido confirms them on WhatsApp before you book, so there are no surprises on the day.
A parent’s checklist
- Sunglasses and a hat that won’t blow off for your child. Wind and dust reach small eyes first.
- A light scarf or buff for everyone in the buggy.
- Closed shoes. Sand gets hot quickly, even in winter.
- Water and a snack for the drive. The camp serves drinks, but children rarely wait patiently until you get there.
- A bathroom stop at the hotel before pick-up.
- Prepare younger children. Tell them the engine is loud and the ride is bumpy, so the first few minutes feel exciting rather than scary.
- Choose your time of day. In summer, go in the morning, before the heat builds. In winter, an afternoon trip is pleasant, but bring a warm layer for the return as the sun drops.
Combining it with other family trips
The buggy is a good half-day for the middle of the week, once the children have settled into holiday mode. Mix it with something on the water: the glass bottom boat shows children the reef without any snorkelling, and the dolphin show is an easy outing for younger brothers and sisters. Teenagers ready for more speed can join the full desert safari by quad or buggy. Our Sharm El Sheikh with kids guide has a complete family plan.
To book the family buggy in Sharm El Sheikh, send Mido Tours your date, hotel, the number of adults and children and their ages on WhatsApp (+20 10 1868 1624).
