Horse riding in Egypt
Ride through ancient desert with the Great Pyramids and pharaonic temples as your backdrop.
Best time to visit
October to April
Riding style
Desert trails, historical routes, Nile Valley
Local breeds
Arabian, Egyptian Arab cross
Difficulty range
Easy to Challenging
About riding in Egypt
Egypt is one of the most dramatic riding destinations on earth. Whether you are cantering past the Great Pyramids of Giza at sunrise, threading through the narrow lanes of Luxor's West Bank, or riding out into the open Saharan desert, the landscape carries a weight of history that few other places can match. The horses here are predominantly Arabians and Arab crossbreeds — a breed shaped by this very terrain over thousands of years, wiry and tough, at home in the desert heat.
Riding in Egypt rewards the adventurous. The infrastructure is basic by European standards, and the experience varies considerably between operators. The best stables offer genuine insight into local life and access to routes that bypass the tourist crowds entirely. The worst are simply tourist operations with tired horses. Choosing carefully — and reading first-hand reviews — matters more here than almost anywhere.
The riding season runs from October to April. Summer temperatures in Upper Egypt (Luxor, Aswan) regularly exceed 40°C, making riding dangerous and unpleasant. Winter evenings can be surprisingly cold in the desert. The sweet spot is November to February: clear skies, cool mornings, and a landscape at its most vivid.
Reviewed stables in Egypt
2 listings — all first-hand reviews
Luxor West Bank Riding
Ride through the Valley of the Kings and across the ancient West Bank of Luxor — one of the most archaeologically rich landscapes on earth.
Cairo Pyramids Stables
Ride alongside the Great Pyramids of Giza — one of the most dramatic backdrops for a horse ride anywhere on earth.
Practical information
Visas & entry
Most Western passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Cairo airport or in advance via e-visa (around USD 25, valid 30 days). Check your government's travel advice for your specific nationality before booking.
Getting there
The main gateways are Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Luxor International Airport (LXE). Cairo is well connected from Europe (roughly 5 hours), North America (12–14 hours via connection), and the Gulf. Luxor has direct flights from several European cities.