Egypt is so far the only place I have been where you need to pay to bring a camera in. And often it is just as much, if not more, than the price of entry into the place. For example, to bring a camera into the Valley of the Kings it cost 300 EGP. And you can only use it in 3 tombs. You will need to make the decision before you get to the location because they will not allow the camera in without the photography permit, but often don’t have a place to store it either. For me it was worth the extra money to be able to bring my camera in (after all you did pay to go all the way to Egypt), but if you are fine with just iPhone photos, you can save yourself some money. If you do bring your camera in, make sure to have your photography permit ready and with you at all times as it will be checked frequently.
Also check with places before you try to bring a tripod in, most places do not allow tripod or charge additional fees for it. And leave your drone at home, they are not allowed in Egypt.