Serenity now! - Mustafa is a treasure on this planet. We had the most delightful and zen experience with him as our guide around the Giza pyramids. Highly recommended.

Once in a lifetime experience - Mostafa Valentino was an excellent guide. This was a private tour with 4 friends from NYC. Communication was made seamless via whatsapp with all details of the ride clearly communicated. Mostafa's attention to detail and historical knowledge were greatly appreciated. This is a once in a lifetime experience guided by a uniquely wonderful human being. Thank you Mostafa!

A review worth writing! Absolutely incredible experience - Mostafa went above and beyond to make this day absolutely incredible! Before the tour, I mentioned wanting to go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu and ending the day at a lounge for lunch. Mostafa recommended entering the pyramid early to avoid the long lines, sent photos of the map, his surroundings, and his location on whatsapp to help us find him. We were unfortunately a bit lost at first and wasted some time trying to meet up, but he still waited nearly an hour so we could go into the pyramid before getting on the camels. He also called the lounge ahead of time to let them know we would be late and made sure they could still accommodate us. We had the pleasure of meeting Valentino and Mickey Mouse.. the camels were wonderful and clearly well cared for. As we rode around the pyramid plateau, Mostafa shared his knowledge about the pyramids and Egyptian history. He stopped at the best photo spots and allowed time to sit and take in the pyramids along the way to the lounge. After personally walking us into the lounge and making sure we were taken care of, he offered to meet us afterward if we wanted to see the Sphinx. Unfortunately, both of our phones were dying, so we told him we might not be able to contact him. Two different staff members from the restaurant came over to help us charge our phones!! We were so grateful! After spending a while at lunch, we met back up with Mostafa. He let us ride the camels again down toward the exit of the plateau and got us into the Sphinx entrance as they were closing and people were exiting. He truly went above and beyond to make sure we experienced everything we hoped for. I mentioned wanting to visit a rooftop outside the plateau, and he personally walked us there to make sure we arrived safely. I cannot say enough good things about Mostafa, the care he showed us, and this unforgettable day. BOOK THIS TOUR!

Amazing - Mustafa was truly helpful. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and knows the story well. I highly recommend him. Since he is listed on TripAdvisor, we felt confident so I’d say go ahead and make your reservation without hesitation.

camels are treated well and Mostafa is an amazing tour guide! - My friend and I went on this tour this past weekend and it was incredible! Mostafa knows so much about the history of the pyramids and really made the learning engaging. The camels were wonderful and it is obvious he truly cares about them and their wellbeing. The camels were fed lots of food and were able to take a break in between the rides. My friend and I are two young women and we felt very safe with Mostafa. If you are going to do a camel ride tour of the pyramids I strongly suggest this one.

BEST EXPERIENCE EVER ABSOLUTE MUST - BOOK THIS EXPERIENCE!!!!!! This was one of the most incredible things I've ever done. This was a lifelong dream of mine, but I was really worried about the treatment of camels on different tour experiences. We booked this one because it was listed as "meets animal welfare guidelines," and this was absolutely true. Mostafa was so gentle with his camels at every step of the way, giving them rests, bringing food, and gently leading them. He was extremely helpful at every step of the way. From booking a car for us, to calling the driver to ensure we were ok when our phones didn't have service, to giving clear isntructions on how to reach him, we had a very smooth arrival process. He was also super helpful when teaching us how to ride the camels and explaining what to expect. He brought us to the most picturesque view of the pyramids and we sat to give the camels a rest and talk about the pyramids. He was very knowledgeable about both general Egyptian history and that specifically of the pyramids. He answered all our questions very well. Then, he helped us take pictures. He had the BEST ideas for taking fun pictures with the pyramids. Truly, every picture he took was incredible. They all looked professionally taken, even though they were just on our iPhones. Once we left the picture location, he offered to take us to the Sphinx because we were two young girls and he wanted to make sure we were safe when going to see it. He made us feel so comfortable and protected. It was clear he has a great heart and was really looking out for us. He also helped me negotiate the price on post cards I wanted to buy. After we dismounted the camels, he continued to go above and beyond to show us the other important things, like the entrance to one of the pyramids, the famous dog Rocky who lived near the pyramids, the place where a ship was excavated, and a massive granite stone with ancient carvings. Every experience was memorable and thorough. Finally, he waited with us until he was sure the driver was back at the front and even called to make sure we got home safe. If you do anything in Cairo, you HAVE to book this experience. I will truly never forget it. Mostafa was the best tour guide ever. I felt completely safe and cared for the entire time. I will think about this for the rest of my life.

Pyramid tour - This camel tour was the most magical experience and truly something that we will cherish forever! From the tour guide Nasreen picking us up from the hotel and giving so much info on what we were about to see, to Mustafa bringing us on his camels and taking the most amazing pictures, my boyfriend and I couldn't have asked for a better day. They truly go above and beyond for their clients and it shows how much they care about what they do. We got to see the pyramids from a breathtaking view point and got to go close up. Nasreen then brought us to the Sphinx and then to the gift shops! Truly recommend this tour to anyone going to Cairo! It's a must!

Great camel riding experience! - We really enjoyed this camel ride and would definitely recommend. After booking, the tour guide, Mostafa, contacted us to introduce himself and ask if we needed a car transfer, which was very helpful! On the day, after buying a ticket at the entrance to the Giza pyramids (easy to buy there and then, although worth arriving a little early to queue since a lot of tours seem to arrive around that time), we met him just through the ticket barriers and he led us to another man who would be taking us on our camel ride. We spent a good hour enjoying a peaceful ride through the dessert to a fantastic viewpoint of all the pyramids. It was quite bumpy but didn't take long to get the hang of and felt safe. The man took plenty of photos of us, some more silly than others but it made for a fun experience and some fantastic photos! It's worth noting that, as stated, you do get given a drink in the middle - we were given a Pepsi - but the guy did expect a tip for it! It's just part of the culture, but worth remembering to take a few extra notes with you. After we got back to the pyramids, we met back up with Mostafa and he gave us some really interesting information about the pyramids while we sat in the shade. We were then free to walk around the pyramids and the Sphinx since we had already paid to be in the plateau. He also said if we ran into any difficulties to message him and he'd be right there, which was very kind since it can get overwhelming with the number of people trying to sell you camel rides, photos, etc. in that area. Overall it was a fantastic experience. The camels looked well looked after, so it was well worth the money, and seems a good compromise between the very long camel rides recommended for the wellbeing of the camels and the very short and cheap rides offered that are generally not recommended online. A big thanks to Mostafa!

AMAZING! - OMG!!! Just book it! My travel partner and I booked with Mostafa many months prior to our trip. He was easy to communicate with, answered all of our questions, and even reassured us when we were nervous! He designed a top notch, custom itinerary for us. Our professional Egyptologist guide Nesreena (Nana!) reached out several days early as well. Our driver and Nana picked us up at the Hilton right on time, we went to the pyramids of Giza and learned all about it. Then we met Mostafa for our camel ride. AMAZING! He and the camel driver took us on a long ride way out into the desert. He was so patient and kind... reassured us as we were nervous! We took our time, they took amazing photos and some fun videos. We never felt rushed. My camel's name was Valentino and my friend's was Michael Jordan. So fun! Beautiful animals. We heard more history and answered all our questions. We eventually headed back and met Nana and our driver again. Nana asked what souvenirs we still needed and made a suggestion and took us to an amazing shop where we had custom bracelets made for my two sons with a cartouche with their names. It was the perfect idea!! The shop also had beautiful jewelry so I purchased a pair of earrings for myself. We went to the GEM museum and continued our tour. Eventually went for a delicious lunch at a local eatery to end the day. The following day we had the same driver and professional guide. We went to Memphis and Saqqara. Did more shopping and went to the carpet school and the supermarket.... neither were on the itinerary but added bonuses! We had another delicious lunch of local food. We couldn't be happier and would recommend booking with this company for any type of tour you may desire. Top notch all around!

An unforgettable experience with THE best guide! - We booked this tour after reading lots of helpful reviews on Tripadvisor so it only seems fair to write about our own experience. This is an unforgettable, life-enhancing tour from beginning to end… and beyond! Mostafa was very helpful and warm communicating with us for many months before our arrival. He made sure our driver arrived on time (and waited as we were a bit late) and guided us rhrough the process of buying site tickets and clearing security. He could meet us on the other side and it’s clear he knows the pyramids and all the guides and staff extremely well. His English is excellent and he knows how to relate the history and mysteries of the pyramids in the most compelling way. Our 9 year old sons were hooked! At the same time, he could also answer my husband’s detailed history questions and my questions about tourism and contemporary events. The camels seem very happy and healthy and we felt safe and comfortable throughout the tour. It’s quite a different feeling to be up that high and seeing the view as it must have been for thousands of years. You can’t quite believe how magical the experience is! Getting so close to the pyramids and seeing how the light shifts with wind, sun and scattered clouds is not something we will forget soon. One of our sons was quite afraid of being so high up while the other was quite giddy with excitement and Mostafa and his team managed both superbly. You get used to the feeling of riding a camel within a few minutes. We never felt rushed and Mostafa answered all our questions with interest and warmth and took some amazing photos of us and for us. We’ll be printing and framing them for sure. He went above and beyond for our family — arranging for us to keep the driver for the day and even sorting out our plans when language was a barrier… even after the tour was over! You feel he cares deeply for the pyramids, for the incredible history of this special place and to do whatever it takes to give his clients the best and most memorable experience of their lives. We all can’t wait to come back to do it all over again! Don’t hesitate to book with Pyramids Camel Ride… we could see the other tour companies and they aren’t the same quality. Mostafa goes above and beyond for his clients and if you want the best experience it’s worth choosing someone so professional, kind and knowledgeable. We didn’t price compare but it was well within the range of prices we’ve seen and we felt safe and cared for throughout. Trust the excellent reviews — I’m glad we did!