Camel trekking in the Sinai through the dramatic wadis
Camel trekking in the Sinai is one of the amazing destinations for the camel safari in Egypt. Sinai camel safaris generally focus on exploring the isolated trails and paths on Camel. Also, it lets you enjoy the desert and bedouin experience of camel riding and camaraderie like the nomadic.
We will take you away from the hustle and bustle of life and make you live with us the life of a nomadic Bedouin in Sinai. We will learn how to ride camels and camp on Sinai’s pristine land as the nomadic did.
A camel safari through the Sinai wadis is one of the best experiences you should try when you visit Sinai or Egypt. It was a daily routine of the nomadic people of Sinai before to cross the Sinai wilderness. It was also one of the things they were chancing each other in to find the best rider and the fastest camel, and all of the tribes respected that one.
You will discover the traditional camel trekking in the Sinai lifestyle of nomadic Bedouins, including cooking over fire and sleeping under the stars. and learn a lot about the camels, customs, and traditions.
Moderate
4 Days
48 KM
Safari Highlights
Sinai Desert scenery
Cross by a Bedouin Community
Learn How to lead the Camel through the hard trails
ride the Camel through the wadis
Itinerary details
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Get Wadi Sedod and Wadi El-Therwa 20 Km
Day 1
Pick-up point in Saint Catherine City We could help you to get a driver will pick you up and transport you in comfortable cars with highly experienced drivers on the roads of Sinai, next to St. Catherine City where is the pick up point.
You will meet and get to know your local Bedouin guide and your camel, who will lead your private camel safari to the wadis of the Sinai wilderness, one of the old trails the nomadic use in Egypt.
We will ride the car from Saint Catherine City, about 10 minutes, to the start point in Wadi Sedod, where we will meet the camels and the guides. We will put our luggage and bags away and start to learn the basic rules of the camels. Then we will ride our camels and start our trip. The riding on the first day is around 70% of the day, and there is 30% walking in the ways down and the steps. We will walk and ride from Wadi Sdod to Nqp El-Samra, then we will get to Wadi El-Therwa, and we will get an amazing view there. After that, we will get to the end of Wadi El-Therwa, which is where we will camp the first night, and we will have our night under the stars.
Wadi El-Therwa to Wadi Khlesat 9 Km
Day 2
After breakfast, everyone will go to his camel and start to see how we prepare the camel to put the Saddle and the luggage and bags, then we will start to walk from Wadi El-Therwa to Wadi Khlesat Cross by a bedouin community and rocky trail. The riding on the second day is around 50% of the day, and there is 50% walking on the rocky trails.
Wadi Khlesat to Wadi Riym 11 Km
Day 3
In the morning, after we finish our breakfast, we will prepare our camels, and on that day, the beginning of the trail will be a hard trail for the camels, so we will learn how to lead the camels on the hard trails. The riding on that day is around 70% of the day, and there is 30% walking in the ways down and the steps. We will walk and ride from Wadi Khlesat to Wadi Ryim, and then we will camp our last night there.
Wadi Riym to the hotel 8 Km
Day 4
In the morning, we will walk by the camels on a hard trail for 30 minutes, then we will ride the camels from Wadi Riym to get to Wadi El-Kid Oasis, depending on the time. The riding on that day is around 80% of the day, and there is 20% walking in the ways down and the steps. We will have our lunch in Wadi El-Kid Oasis, and after that, we will start to ride the Jeep cars back to the main road, and after that, we will get our hotels back.
Trip Map of camel trekking in the Sinai
Elevation Profile
Distance
48.5 Km
Ascent
1042(-2032) m
Max Elevation
1874 m
Min Elevation
567 m
The Price Includes
Expert Bedouin Guide
A professional bedouin guide knows the wilderness like the back of his hand to help you have a special trip
Camel & Porterage for every person
You will only have your daily bag of snacks, water and personal items & overnight luggage and main supplies during the mountain trek carried up the camels
3 Meals a Day
Three bedouin traditional meals cooked with love up the firewoods
Some Equipment
Carpets and some furnishings will be provided for wild camping in the mountains and all cooking utensils
Transfer to Saint Catherine City & Back to the hotel
We will help you to find the best transportation to St. Catherine
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Entrance tickets to St. Catherine National Park
Entrance tickets to St. Catherine Reserve are one-time
Bottled water on the hike
everyday there is 3 liters of water for every person 2 Bottles
The Price Doesn’t Includes
Personal Expenses
You can spend some of these expenses on buying local gifts, such as handicrafts and local products
Personal Camping Equipments
Personal camping equipment such as a comfortable, weather-appropriate sleeping bag, tent, and sleeping mattress
Tipping for Escorts
Tipping according to your personal preference around 12.5% from the trip price
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Example snacks gifts
What To Expect
ACCOMMODATION
The Bedouins in the camel trekking in the Sinai usually sleep under the stars. They call it the million-star hotel. On that trip through the Sinai Desert Trails, we will camp on our wild trails through the pristine Sinai Trail as the nomadic did before in the nature without a rooms or a bathroom just the wilderness. You will learn basic camping skills and how to set up a tent. Everyone should have a waterproof tent and a sleeping bag suitable for all seasons to ensure that there is enough space to make you all feel comfortable. A 3- or 4-season sleeping bag (depending on the time of year) will be enough to make your experience safe and comfortable.
WEATHER
Sinai’s unique weather is due to its 1530-metre-high mountains and valleys. We prefer to run this trip in spring and autumn, when the daytime temperatures are lower and more pleasant for Camel Safari (usually ranging from 15 to 27 °C). But we could run a lot of other camel safaris through the Sinai Desert during the winter with prepared hikers. Winter nights can be really cold, but blankets and sleeping bags are provided for safety. Accurate data is crucial for understanding the weather conditions as the trip date approaches. We will be able to gather information about the weather conditions that we are going to face, and that could let us confirm the trip or not. We’ve got to be well prepared for all conditions—the hot weather, the cold weather and the rains weather —with the right clothes and good equipment.
FOOD
You will have three extremely delicious bedouin meals cooked up the wood fire all the trip, and you can also help in their preparation if you want to. Breakfast is usually eggs, cheese, beans, honey, and jam; lunch is on the lighter side with salad, grilled eggplant, tuna salad, mashed potatoes, and white cheese; and dinner is the amazing cuisine of bedouins, which is soup, pasta, rice, lentils, vegetables, meat, or chicken slow-cooked on charcoal or on the fire with some fruit.
CAMEL RIDE
The camel is one of the most important animals that humans have ever used. Riding a camel for a long period of time throughout the day is relatively tiring and painful for beginners, and this must be taken into consideration, so the trip will be a mixture of riding, walking, and leading the camel. to get the best experince as we can.
What to Bring
Soft overnight duffel bag or rucksack (max 15 kg)
Hiking day-pack (20-30 litres)
Hiking shoes
Sleeping bag
Camping tent waterproof
Sleeping mat
Warm Jacket waterproof
Hiking Pants waterproof
Thermal shirt
Warm Hood
Hiking short
head torch
Slipper or sandal for the night
Winter clothes
Sunglasses
Energy bars, nuts and snacks
Personal first aid kit
Sanitary supplies
Battery charger or Solar charger
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Passport
Extra cash
