The scenery & climbing were exhilarating and the interaction with local life, the cameleers, the women and the children were insightful. Spending days in the desert, sleeping under the stars was too much more than I imagined, not just on a physical level but on a more emotional level too. An experience that I will never forget. Robert More....
The whole trip was exceptional! Desert Guide is a great individual with a fresh human perspective and the crew were efficient and added to the enjoyment of the safari. The highlight for me were the evenings around the camp fire, listening to the folklore stories from the Bedouin with the clever inserts of further explanation from our guide. Definitely more than just a Cultural Holiday. Raymond, Tina & Karl More....
Discover the remarkable culture and traditions of the Sinai Desert with the nomadic Bedouin tribes as your host. Trek deep into the Sinai Desert traveling a stunning route of pristine landscapes of canyons, oasis, dunes and ancient tombs and inscriptions, while absorbing the tranquility and simplicity of desert life. Desert Camping under the stars, tell tales around the campfire and eat freshly prepared traditional meals with lovely fire baked bread and copious amount the Bedouin tea. Follow in the footsteps of Moses to the site said to be where he received the Ten Commandments, at the summit of Mount Sinai and witness the spectacular sunset over the rugged mountain range. Visit the St Catherine’s Monastery, 2nd in line to the Vatican for it’s library content of manuscripts and icons, and learn a little of the spiritual & historical legend attached to the region. In contrast, you will have plenty of free time in the ambient Red Sea resort of Dahab to dive, shop or relax with a good book and enjoy the sunshine by the hotel pool, the choice is yours!
Traditional Bedouin Camp | EMBAH’s nomadic desert camp in Sinai consists of traditional Bedouin tents, with carpeted areas for relaxing and sleeping. The Nomadic camp means that the camp will be set up and dismantled each day as you we move Mattresses are provided to ensure your comfort and sleeping bags can also be arranged. A kitchen area is set adjacent to the camp, where freshly prepared meals will be cooked on an open fire. Designated washing and toilet areas are set up and in some cases you can bathe in hot springs or fresh water oases. Our camp locations are picked for favorable weather conditions and stunning scenery.
Coral Coast Hotel | Our recommended mid-range hotel in Dahab is the Coral Coast Hotel***. With 30 en-suite rooms, a private beach, restaurant and bar (all set on the shore of the famous dive site, El Garden) this idyllic location lies just a few minutes walk from the main bay area of Dahab. Rooms are simple and chic, and come equipped with air conditioning and a private balcony or terrace with wonderful sea views. The in-house dive center: Fantasy Red Sea, offers great dive courses and boating excursions, and the Coral Coast wellness concept boasts a host of on-site massage, yoga classes & therapies.
EMBAH is committed to the elements of responsible & sustainable tourism, and this tour boasts multiple benefits to the local community. While travelling in the Desert & Mountainous regions of Sinai, work opportunities and therefore income is distributed between multiple desert dwelling families. Wherever possible we purchase local produce, encourage souvenir purchase from the Bedouin women and use local homes for meals. The projects we support in this region are:
Nawamis Desert School | An initiative developed by a UK charity that was brought about to enable the Bedouin villagers to remain in their desert homes and maintain their traditional way of life and still have their children educated. It also provides a special meeting place where Bedouin tribes can gather and celebrate.
Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Gardens | a local initiative to preserve Rare medicinal plants unique to the region. Herbs gardens have been created on various plots in land throughout St Catherine’s and are also cultivated in greenhouses for preserving biodiversity, research and for sale.
Bedouin Adventure Trek
Adventure,Culture
Comfort
ADV.EG.BAT.8
8 days, 7 nights
Dahab ,Sharm el Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh airport return, all transfers outlined in itinerary, camels
3 nights - Coral Coast Hotel, 3 nights - traditional Bedouin camping, 1 night - lodge
7 x Breakfast 5 x Lunch 5 x Dinner
Average of 8 persons
(Min:4Max:12)
EMBAH tour leader & desert guide, local Bedouin crew & cameleers.
Camel trekking, 4x4 jeep excursion, hiking.
Easy. May include some short walks or activities.
Easy, with walks or short treks. Activities with full day trips.
Meduim level of fitness required. Treks over 3hrs, climbs. Could involve rustic camping/sailing. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) beginner level.
Meduim level of fitness required. treks/activities up to 6hrs. climbs, could involve rustic camping/sailing. Could involve steady moving itinerary. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) advance level.
High level of fitness required. Long treks, climbs, rustic camping.
Little culture within comfort zone, comfort accommodation throughout.
Some culture just reaching out of your comfort zone. May involve rustic camping or homestay.
Varying cultures. May involve living with local tribes in local villages. Rustic camping and/or homestay
Extreme contrasting cultures living in local communities, rustic camping and homestays.
DAY 1Arrive in Sharm El Sheikh
noneCoral Coast Hotel
DAY 2St Catherines & Mount Sinai
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTraditional Bedouin Camp
DAY 3Nawamis Camel Trek
DAY 4Wadi Zaranig Trek
DAY 5Naqb Um Zoltan & Frozen Dinosaur
DAY 6Haddoudah Dunes
BreakfastCoral Coast Hotel
DAY 7Dahab - Free Day
DAY 8Departure
8 Day Adventure Trek in Sinai Desert, Egypt. More...