Camel Surfing at the Great Pyramids in Egypt

Camel Surfing at the Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Camel Surfing at the Great Pyramids in Egypt

Okay. So standing on top of an unpredictable camel’s back is probably not the safest way to ride a camel, but it does make for a priceless photo opportunity!

To be honest, this unusual photo wasn’t our idea (we’re assuming there are thousands of similar “original photos” out there). We didn’t believe it when our camel guide asked Nicole to stand on the camel’s back. We actually thought it was one of those “lost in translation” moments. It wasn’t – he was serious!

It remains as one of our favourite photos from our day exploring the incredible wonder of the world. We were thankful that our camel guide showed us the best spots for taking photos, strategically eliminating the crowds and unattractive urban sprawl that surrounds the Great Pyramids of Giza.

It was well worth the extra couple dollars.

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Cameron and Nicole Wears are Canadian married couple and newbie parents living in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. A passion for travel and outdoor adventure has taken them to over 50 countries on 6 continents in the past 7 years. Consider following us via RSS Feed, Twitter, Facebook and subscribe to our Newsletter. Read our website disclaimer

Cindy Eve

Posted September 3, 2011 at 3:51 PM

brilliant photo! certainly made me look twice. how much are you guys having!!!
Cindy
@notjustagranny
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Traveling Canucks

Posted September 5, 2011 at 11:10 AM

Thanks! It was a little nerve racking taking the photo… and it took about 4 shots to find the right one… but it worked out pretty good
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The Travel Chica

Posted September 5, 2011 at 10:01 AM

What a fun photo! Good balance
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Traveling Canucks

Posted September 5, 2011 at 11:10 AM

Thanks!
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Sophie

Posted September 6, 2011 at 12:18 AM

Fun photo. Ridden on camels plenty but never thought to stand up on one…
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Traveling Canucks

Posted October 4, 2011 at 3:21 PM

Yea, its not the first thing we thought of doing on a camel either!
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Don Faust

Posted September 6, 2011 at 10:43 AM

That’s so awesome! I like how you are “touching” the top of the pyramid.
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Andrea

Posted September 7, 2011 at 1:36 PM

Awesome shot! The camel looks so proud =)
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Sailor

Posted September 7, 2011 at 4:20 PM

That is so cool looking picture! Action in Egypt on top of the Camel
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Candice Walsh

Posted September 13, 2011 at 4:16 AM

heck yeah!
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Kate Brown Wilson

Posted October 30, 2011 at 10:43 PM

Wow that is a good shot, maybe if I rode that camel I will get nervous, I really don’t like heights, how I wish I can visit Egypt soon, for me to see an actual Pyramid.
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