11 Day Jeep Safari & Camel Safari “Across the Sinai”

Day 1: Wadi Feyran – Valley of the Inscriptions – Valley of Messages – Serabit El Khadem

In the morning, our representative will meet you at the reception of your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Taba or Nubeibe. If you are staying in a hotel in another city in Egypt or in Cairo, we can arrange a transfer for you to Sinai.

You will be taken by jeep  to Wadi Feiran, which is located on the other side of the Sinai Peninsula, so you will have to cross it. Wadi Feiran is the largest in the Sinai Valley and one of the most important archaeological and historical sites in its territory. It is said that it was here that Moses, touching the rock with a reed, gave drink from the spring to the thirsty Israelites. This is evidenced by some remains of ancient churches. And the nature itself here is unusually beautiful:  A lush palm forest surrounded by rough desert and steep cliffs gave Wadi another name  “Pearl of Sinai“. You’ll have some time to rest before heading to Wadi Magara, the so-called Valley of the Inscriptions. The inscriptions on the rocks date back to the early period of the pharaohs of Egypt, when there were mines for the extraction of turquoise and copper. There are several engravings with the names of mine officials. In addition,  The remains of an ancient fortified settlement were discovered here. After lunch, you will travel through Wadi Muqattab, the Valley of Messages, where there are countless ancient paintings and inscriptions in the Nabataean language on the sheer walls of the cliffs. Finally, you’ll pass by Gebel Magara Mountain. You will set up camp upon arrival in Serabit al-Khadem. On the way, make a short stop at the mausoleum of Sheikh Khubos, a religious dignitary highly revered by the locals.

Lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at the campsite.

2nd day: Serabit – Hathor Temple – Himayer

After breakfast, you will begin the ascent to Mount Serabit until you reach the temple of Hathor, the goddess of love and joy. Also, many miners who once worked here in the mines revered her as the mistress of Sinai, the turquoise land. There are still some engravings in the temple. After descending the mountain, you will have some time to rest and lunch, after which you will meet your new companions,  well-trained camels and their experienced Bedouin guides. You will now head east, crossing the sandy area of Rummlach until you arrive at the unique area  of Himmayer with rock formations and high sand dunes. Set up camp here.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at the campsite.

3rd day: Himeyer – Forest of Pillars – El Garaba

After breakfast, before continuing your journey, you can take a walk along the sand dune. At the foot of Mount Fuga, you will see  the Forest of Pillars – black pillars, exposed by erosion, look like a forest against a background of colored dominant sandstone. There will be lunch here. In the afternoon, drive to El Garaba, where you will enjoy the magnificent sunset and spend the night.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at the campsite.

Day 4: Wadi Garaba – Bir El Akhdar – Wadi Juffa – Ras Zaranig

After breakfast, you will begin your journey through the picturesque Wadi Garaba, making a short stop at the romantic oasis  of Bir El Akhdar, where you will enjoy lunch in the green garden. In the afternoon, drive through Wadi Juffa to Ras Zaranig to camp here before your upcoming trek through the beautiful Zaranig Canyons.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at the campsite.

Day 5: Zaranig Canyons – Wadi Zalagha

After breakfast, you will hike through  the canyons of Zaranig, with high rock walls; when it rains, the water flows from here to the coast of Nuweiba. Here you will surely enjoy not only the magnificent nature that surrounds you, but also the peace and tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Set up camp in Wadi Zalagh.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at the campsite.

6th day: Wadi Zalagha – El Gouna Plateau

Today you will cross Wadi Zalagh and come to the sheer wall of the El Gouna plateau. The plateau is 1700 meters high and about 50 kilometers long. From here you can enjoy a fantastic view of the mountains, the walls of which are mostly red and yellow, and bizarre forms of weathering are also common. This is where you set up camp.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at the campsite.

7th day: El Gouna Plateau – Wadi Imhamed – Zig Zag Canyon – Wadi Arada

After breakfast, you will descend from the plateau through Wadi Imhamed to Zig-Zag Canyon, a narrow sandstone canyon with a sandy floor that passes through sheer walls and large rock formations. The exit leads to Wadi Marra with numerous acacia trees. In the afternoon,  reach Wadi Arad, where you will set up camp.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at the campsite.

Day 8: Bir Safra – El Hadouda Sand Dune – Gebel Mutamir

After breakfast, you will continue your journey through the beautiful grounds with its stunning sandstone formations until you reach the idyllic Bir Safra spring, located in an open area at the intersection of two valleys. You will have the opportunity to refresh yourself with water from the spring. Later, you will come to the great sand dune of El Hadouda is really something special, because the Sinai desert is mostly made up of mountains and does not have enough territory for large dunes. Here you will make a short stop and you can rest, have lunch, wander around the dune or drive off it a couple of times. In the afternoon you will set up camp at the foot of Mount Gebel Mutamir.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at the campsite.

9th day: Gebel Mutamir – Gebel Mahrum – Navamis

After breakfast, you will drive to Gebel Barka, an interesting sandstone formation in Gebel Mahrum with a huge hole running through it. There are many other rock formations in the area, as well as small caves and sand dunes. You’ll have plenty of time to walk around the area before your lunch is ready. After lunch, go to Navamis,  where you will set up camp.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at the campsite.

Day 10: Navamis – Ain Khudra Oasis

Today you will dedicate a day by visiting some cultural monuments. Navamis is a series of circular pyramidal structures made of sandstone blocks, with small openings facing west. Most likely, these are ancient burial chambers, but this is still shrouded in mystery. After lunch, you will go to the oasis of Ain Khudra, surrounded by numerous palm trees with springs. Here you can swim, have dinner and spend the night.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at the campsite.

11th day: Ain Khudra Oasis (optional trekking through the White Canyon)

After breakfast, you will relax in the oasis for a while. Later, you will be taken back to your hotel by jeep. This concludes our excursion program.

Note: If you wish, at this point we can change the program a little and go hiking through the White Canyon, which is located just a few steps from the oasis. The gorge got its name because of the white walls. Take your time, enjoy the unique scenery while hiking through the gorge and be sure to keep your camera ready! After this arduous hike, the car will be waiting near the exit of the canyon,  to take you back to your hotel.

Breakfast and lunch are included.