Hiking in Egypt highlands trails

Hiking in Egypt highland trails, such as the Sinai Highlands trails, is one of the best hiking trails in Egypt. It allows you to explore the bedouins culture, and the old Pilgrims trails and offers authentic experiences. The terrain is diverse, combining the climb of Mount Sinai, Egypt’s highest summit, with hikes through the dramatic valleys of Saint Catherine’s city (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and breathtaking scenery of the green gardens in the Sinai Mountains area.

Hiking Egypt mountains trails are among the best destinations for hiking in Egypt, with hidden gems like El-Galt El-Azraq, Mount Sinai, Mount Catherine, Mount Abbas Basha, Wadi El-Ferie’, and Saqar Canyon. These areas are also of great historical and cultural significance to the Bedouins, both in the past and present.

You will experience the authentic Bedouin lifestyle in Sinai with the Gebaliya tribe, including cooking over a fire and sleeping under the stars, while learning about their herbal medicines, customs, and traditions.

You can also customize the number of your days hike

Moderate

Up to

7 Days

Up to

67.7 KM

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Trail Highlights

Mount Na'ga, Hiking Egypt - Hiking in Egypt - in Saint Catherine trail

Mount Na'aga

A hiker swim in the water during a hiking in Egypt trip

El-Galt El-Azraq

Mount Bab-Eldonya while Hiking Egypt - Saint Catherine trail - Hiking in Egypt

Mount Bab El-Donya

Mount Abbas Basha, during hiking Egypt or Hiking in Egypt part of Saint Catherine trail

Mount Abas Basha

Hiking in Egypt Mountains with hiking Egypt

Mount Al-Ahmar

Sinai Tour Day Trips

Mount Catherine roof of Egypt

Sunrise from Mount Sinai during the trekking in Sinai in the Morning

Mount Sinai " Jabal Mousa "

Itinerary of hiking in Egypt highland trail

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 Hike from Saint Catherine city to Mount Na'ga 11 KM

Day 1

Early morning we will get our daily bags, then we will start our hike from Saint Catherine city riding the cars to Abo Sela village then we will start to hike to Shaq Tenya then we will get Mount Na’ga and enjoying the amazing panorama and our lunch there after that’s we will walk to our camping garden beside Saqar canyon and spend our night there.

 Hike from Saqar Canyoun to El-Galt El-Azraq 7.5 KM

Day 2

After breakfast, we will get our daily bags and leave the garden to Saqar Canyon, then Wadi Abo Toweta. Then, we will walk down from Um Sellh to get the natural pool “El-Galt El-Azraq” to enjoy swimming if the weather is warm and enjoying our lunch there. After that, we will start to walk to Wadi Tubuq and get Farsh El-Romana to spend our second night there.

 Hike from Farsh El-Romana to Mount Bab El-Donya & Jabal Abo Qoron 13.5 KM

Day 3

We will walk from Farsh El-Romana to Naqb Bahrya boulders part we will jump throu it, then to Wadi Zattar, then to Ain Negela, where we could find springs of water and old walls for an old monastery. After that, we will get to Mount Bab El-Donya, and after that, we will enjoy our lunch, then we will get to the second summit, where we will enjoy an amazing panorama, and then we will walk through the wadi to get to the secret garden where we will spend our night.

 Hike from the secert garden to Mount Abbas Basha 8 KM

Day 4

From the secret garden, we hiked Mount Abbas Basha to see the old foundation of the palace and the panorama of the city from the top, and we could choose between a scrambling trail down or a normal trail to get to our camping garden in Wadi Shaq.

 Hike from Wadi El-Shaq to Mount Ahmar 6.5 KM

Day 5

After breakfast, we will hike through the Red Valley, or Wadi Ahmar, through a nice boulder trail, jumping through it to get to the summit of Mount Ahmar. Then, we will enjoy our lunch around the top and walk down the same trail to get to Wadi Mathar to get the garden and spend the night there.

 Hike from Wadi Mathar to Mount Saint Catherine 11.7 KM

Day 6

We will wake up early to get our breakfast, and then we will start to hike the highest point in Egypt, Mount Saint Catherine, through a nice valley and enjoy the view from the top. After our lunch, we will walk down a rocky zigzag trail called “Shaq Mousa” to get to Wadi El-Arbain and spend our night in the garden there at the feet of Jabal Mousa.

Sinai Tour Day Trips

 Hike from Wadi Arbain to Mount Sinai "Jabal Mouse's" 9.5 KM

Day 7

Our last day we will hike Mount Sinai. We will walk a zigzag trail like 3 km, and then we get 750 steps up to get to the summit of Mount Sinai, and after that’s we will walk down to get the city back.

Hiking Egypt Trail Map

Hiking Egypt Trail map of the Mountains

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Hiking Egypt Trail map of the Mountains

Elevation Profile

The Hiking and trekking Map in SInai
Distance

67.71 km

Ascent

4682(-4656) m

Max Elevation

2642 m

Min Elevation

1370 m

The Price Includes

Expert Bedouin Guide by Sinahikes Company Expert Bedouin Guide

A professional bedouin guide knows the wilderness like the back of his hand to help you have a special trip

Camel Safari by Sinahikes Company Camel & Porterage

You will only carry your daily bag of snacks, water and personal items & overnight luggage and main supplies during the mountain trek carried up the camels

camping Equipments by Sinai hikes Company Camping Gardens

The Gardens where we will camp and blanket and mattress for each person

3 Meals Per Day by Sinai hikes Company 3 Meals a Day

Three bedouin traditional meals cooked with love up the firewoods

Some Equipment of Camping 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 Transfer to Saint Catherine City & back

We will help you to find the best transportation to St. Catherine

The Price Doesn’t Includes

Tipping for Escorts

Tipping according to your personal preference around 12.5% from the trip price

Bottled water on the hike "optional"

Everyday there is 3 liters of water for every person 2 Bottles

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

Any extras not mentioned in the program

Example snacks gifts

What To Expect

Weather of Hiking Egypt

Saint Catherine’s unique weather is due to its 1600-meter-high mountains and valleys. We prefer to run this trip in spring and autumn when the daytime temperatures are lower and more pleasant for hiking Egypt trip (usually ranging from 15 to 30 °C). But we run a lot of other hikes during the winter and summer 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. We’ve got to be well prepared for all conditions—the hot weather and the cold weather, with the right clothes and good equipment.

Accommodation

The Bedouins usually sleep under the stars. They call it the million-star hotel. But sometimes there will be camping nights in the gardens equipped with Rocky rooms by the Bedouins; some of them contain mattresses and blankets, and sometimes we will camp our way through the pristine Sinai Trail. You will learn basic camping skills and how to set up a tent. Everyone should have a 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.

Hiking in Egypt

You don’t need to be an expert hiker to join the hiking in Egypt highland trail, but you do need to be fit enough to hike for at least 5–6 hours every day in Sinai weather. You will walk through the amazing boulder-strewn wadis, dramatic switchbacks sometimes and through rocky trails or green valleys. However, each day will just keep you motivated for the next with the great company and breathtaking scenery.

3 Meals Per Day by Sinai hikes Company Food

You will have three extremely delicious bedouin meals cooked up the wood fire all the hiking egypt 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.

What to Bring

Soft overnight duffel bag or rucksack (max 15 kg)
Soft overnight duffel bag or rucksack (max 15 kg)
Hiking day-pack (20-30 litres)
Hiking day-pack (20-30 litres)
Hiking shoes
Hiking shoes
Camping tent
Camping tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Sleeping mat
Hiking poles
Hiking poles
Warm Jacket waterproof
Warm Jacket waterproof
Hiking Pants waterproof
Hiking Pants waterproof
Thermal shirt
Thermal shirt
Warm Hood
Warm Hood
Hiking short
Hiking short
head torch
head torch
Slipper or sandal for the night
Slipper or sandal for the night
Winter clothes
Winter clothes
Sunglasses
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Energy bars, nuts and snacks
Energy bars, nuts and snacks
Personal first aid kit
Personal first aid kit
Sanitary supplies
Sanitary supplies
Battery charger or Solar charger
Battery charger or Solar charger
Sun hat
Sun hat
Passport
Passport
Extra cash
Extra cash

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hiking trails in Egypt for beginners and experienced hikers? keyboard_arrow_down

The best hiking trails in Egypt for beginners include some of the Saint Catherine trails, such as Wadi Itlah, Wadi Gebal, Mount Sinai, Mount Abbas. In Cairo, there’s Wadi Degla, and in Dahab, the Blue Hole to Ras Abu Galum. In the Sinai Desert, try Khodra Oasis trails. For experienced hikers, there are the Saint Catherine trail, Sinai Desert treks.

What is the best time of year to go hiking in Egypt? keyboard_arrow_down

The best time to hike in Egypt is during the spring and autumn for mountain hikes, and in October, November, February, and March for desert hikes, whether in the Sinai Desert or the Western Desert. Spring is considered the best time overall because it is when some water is present, and the winter rains have nourished the landscape.

How do I prepare for hiking in Egypt's unique terrains, like deserts and mountains? keyboard_arrow_down

To prepare for hiking in Egypt’s deserts and mountains, pack lightweight clothes, sunscreen, and a hat for the desert, and warm layers, sturdy shoes, and trekking poles for the mountains. Choose good camping gear and book your hike with experienced local guides. Don’t forget a first aid kit, rain gear, snacks, insect repellent, and other emergency essentials to stay safe in tough conditions.

What cultural and natural highlights can I experience while hiking in Egypt? keyboard_arrow_down

While hiking in Egypt, you will enjoy the pristine nature and the Bedouin culture of the Sinai tribes around Saint Catherine's Monastery, the Sinai Mountain trails with the Jabaliya tribe, the Serabit El-Khadim Temple, Umm Bujma with the Aliqat tribe, the Khodra Oasis, Jabal Al-Makhroum with the Mazina tribe, Wadi El-Washwash, and the Colored Canyon with the Tarabin tribe.