Hiking through Sinai highlands Egypt
Hiking through the Sinai highlands trails of Egypt and exploring the nomadic trails is one of the best expedtions of the hikes in Egypt’s wilderness. It is very diverse, a combination of climbing the high Mountains and get the the highest summits of Egypt,hike the dramatic valleys, and breathtaking scenery of the green gardens in Sinai Mountains in Egypt.
Sinai Mountains trails are one of the best distenations for trekking, long-distance of hiking, and camping in Egypt because they have really hidden gems in Egypt like EL-Galt El-Azraq, Mount Catherine, Mount Abbas Basha, Wadi El-Shaq, and Saqar canyoun. It is also one of the most important places for the Bedouins in the past and present.
You will discover the traditional desert lifestyle of nomadic Bedouins, including cooking over fire and sleeping under the stars. and learn a lot about the customs and traditions.
7 Days
9 Stops
67.7 KM
Trail's Highlights
Day - 01
Mount Na'aga
Jabal Naaja, which is a peak with a stunning panorama overlooking Wadi Gharba or Wadi Sheikh Awad, and also overlooking the Teyeh Plateau.
Day - 02
El-Galt El-Azraq Natural pool
The blue jelly or El-Galt El-Azraq is a natural reserve in one of the valleys of the St. Catherine’s Path, and it is full of fresh water throughout the year, which is the result of swimming in it most of the time.
Day - 03
Hike Mount Bab El-Donya and Abo Qoron
The Two peaks are the two high peaks overlooking the Gulf of Suez and part of the Red Sea, where the Red Sea and some ships can be seen when the weather is clear, and a stunning panorama can be seen from these peaks.
Day - 04
Mount Abas Basha
Mount Khedive Abbas Hilmi Palace, built in 1853 AD, is an important archaeological site in St. Catherine. The palace was built to provide hospitalization and isolation for Khedive Abbas Pasha I, who was suffering from tuberculosis. The palace was built on Jabal Abbas, the third highest mountain peak in the city, and was registered among the city’s antiquities. Excavations at the bottom of the mountain revealed numerous accommodation rooms, kitchens, and service areas.
Day - 05
Mount Al-Ahmar
Mount Al-Ahmar : It was named that because of the redness of its soil. It is located to the west of Mount Sinai, about ten miles from it, and extends north-south a dayโs journey or more. Among the branches of this mountain are:
Wadi Al-Ahmar is a valley full of rocks after the fruit gardens of the Bedouins. It also has a path that leads to the summit of Mount Catherine.
Day - 06
Mount Catherine roof of Egypt
Mount Saint Catherine, Egypt’s highest peak, is a natural wonder with historical and religious significance. Standing at 2,642 meters (8,667 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the Sinai Desert and Red Sea. The mountain is believed to be the location where parts of Saint Catherine’s body were found. Its rugged terrain offers hiking and trekking opportunities, and its diverse ecosystem attracts nature and history enthusiasts. Mount Saint Catherine is a must-visit destination in Egypt, offering unforgettable experiences and lasting memories.
Day - 07
Mount Sinai " Jabal Mousa "
Mount Sinai, also known as Jebel Musa or Mount Moses, is a sacred mountain in Egypt, renowned for its association with biblical events and its connection to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. The mountain’s rugged terrain and remote location make it an important pilgrimage site for believers worldwide. Beyond its religious significance, Mount Sinai offers breathtaking natural beauty, with towering peaks and diverse flora and fauna. Climbing the “Path of Moses” offers a rewarding experience, offering panoramic vistas and a chance for self-reflection and spiritual contemplation.
Day - 01
Mount Na'aga
Jabal Naaja, which is a peak with a stunning panorama overlooking Wadi Gharba or Wadi Sheikh Awad, and also overlooking the Teyeh Plateau.
Day - 02
El-Galt El-Azraq Natural pool
The blue jelly or El-Galt El-Azraq is a natural reserve in one of the valleys of the St. Catherine’s Path, and it is full of fresh water throughout the year, which is the result of swimming in it most of the time.
Day - 03
Hike Mount Bab El-Donya and Abo Qoron
The Two peaks are the two high peaks overlooking the Gulf of Suez and part of the Red Sea, where the Red Sea and some ships can be seen when the weather is clear, and a stunning panorama can be seen from these peaks.
Day - 04
Mount Abas Basha
Mount Khedive Abbas Hilmi Palace, built in 1853 AD, is an important archaeological site in St. Catherine. The palace was built to provide hospitalization and isolation for Khedive Abbas Pasha I, who was suffering from tuberculosis. The palace was built on Jabal Abbas, the third highest mountain peak in the city, and was registered among the city’s antiquities. Excavations at the bottom of the mountain revealed numerous accommodation rooms, kitchens, and service areas.
Day - 05
Mount Al-Ahmar
Mount Al-Ahmar : It was named that because of the redness of its soil. It is located to the west of Mount Sinai, about ten miles from it, and extends north-south a dayโs journey or more. Among the branches of this mountain are:
Wadi Al-Ahmar is a valley full of rocks after the fruit gardens of the Bedouins. It also has a path that leads to the summit of Mount Catherine.
Day - 06
Mount Catherine roof of Egypt
Mount Saint Catherine, Egypt’s highest peak, is a natural wonder with historical and religious significance. Standing at 2,642 meters (8,667 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the Sinai Desert and Red Sea. The mountain is believed to be the location where parts of Saint Catherine’s body were found. Its rugged terrain offers hiking and trekking opportunities, and its diverse ecosystem attracts nature and history enthusiasts. Mount Saint Catherine is a must-visit destination in Egypt, offering unforgettable experiences and lasting memories.
Day - 07
Mount Sinai " Jabal Mousa "
Mount Sinai, also known as Jebel Musa or Mount Moses, is a sacred mountain in Egypt, renowned for its association with biblical events and its connection to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. The mountain’s rugged terrain and remote location make it an important pilgrimage site for believers worldwide. Beyond its religious significance, Mount Sinai offers breathtaking natural beauty, with towering peaks and diverse flora and fauna. Climbing the “Path of Moses” offers a rewarding experience, offering panoramic vistas and a chance for self-reflection and spiritual contemplation.
Day - 01
Mount Na'aga
Jabal Naaja, which is a peak with a stunning panorama overlooking Wadi Gharba or Wadi Sheikh Awad, and also overlooking the Teyeh Plateau.
Day - 02
El-Galt El-Azraq Natural pool
The blue jelly or El-Galt El-Azraq is a natural reserve in one of the valleys of the St. Catherine’s Path, and it is full of fresh water throughout the year, which is the result of swimming in it most of the time.
Day - 03
Hike Mount Bab El-Donya and Abo Qoron
The Two peaks are the two high peaks overlooking the Gulf of Suez and part of the Red Sea, where the Red Sea and some ships can be seen when the weather is clear, and a stunning panorama can be seen from these peaks.
Day - 04
Mount Abas Basha
Mount Khedive Abbas Hilmi Palace, built in 1853 AD, is an important archaeological site in St. Catherine. The palace was built to provide hospitalization and isolation for Khedive Abbas Pasha I, who was suffering from tuberculosis. The palace was built on Jabal Abbas, the third highest mountain peak in the city, and was registered among the city’s antiquities. Excavations at the bottom of the mountain revealed numerous accommodation rooms, kitchens, and service areas.
Day - 05
Mount Al-Ahmar
Mount Al-Ahmar : It was named that because of the redness of its soil. It is located to the west of Mount Sinai, about ten miles from it, and extends north-south a dayโs journey or more. Among the branches of this mountain are:
Wadi Al-Ahmar is a valley full of rocks after the fruit gardens of the Bedouins. It also has a path that leads to the summit of Mount Catherine.
Day - 06
Mount Catherine roof of Egypt
Mount Saint Catherine, Egypt’s highest peak, is a natural wonder with historical and religious significance. Standing at 2,642 meters (8,667 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the Sinai Desert and Red Sea. The mountain is believed to be the location where parts of Saint Catherine’s body were found. Its rugged terrain offers hiking and trekking opportunities, and its diverse ecosystem attracts nature and history enthusiasts. Mount Saint Catherine is a must-visit destination in Egypt, offering unforgettable experiences and lasting memories.
Day - 07
Mount Sinai " Jabal Mousa "
Mount Sinai, also known as Jebel Musa or Mount Moses, is a sacred mountain in Egypt, renowned for its association with biblical events and its connection to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. The mountain’s rugged terrain and remote location make it an important pilgrimage site for believers worldwide. Beyond its religious significance, Mount Sinai offers breathtaking natural beauty, with towering peaks and diverse flora and fauna. Climbing the “Path of Moses” offers a rewarding experience, offering panoramic vistas and a chance for self-reflection and spiritual contemplation.
Trail Map
The Sinai Highlands trails are characterised by extreme diversity between winding rocky trails, dramatic valleys, and high-altitude mountains with the Jabaliya tribe, making them one of the best destinations for hiking in Sinai's Egypt. The itinerary could change for many reasons, weather changing, unexpected slow walking, but the guides will find the best way to enjoy all of your trip.
Day 1 Hike from Saint Catherine city to Mount Na'ga 11 KM
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.
Day 2 Hike from Saqar Canyoun to El-Galt El-Azraq 7.5 KM
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.
Day 3 Hike from Farsh El-Romana to Mount Bab El-Donya & Jabal Abo Qoron 13.5 KM
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.
Day 4 Hike from the secert garden to Mount Abbas Basha 8 KM
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.
Day 5 Hike from Wadi El-Shaq to Mount Ahmar 6.5 KM
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.
Day 6 Hike from Wadi Mathar to Mount Saint Catherine 11.7 KM
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.
Day 7 Hike from Wadi Arbain to Mount Sinai "Jabal Mouse's" 9.5 KM
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.
Elevation Profile
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Distance
67.71 km
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Ascent
4682(-4656) m
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Max Elevation
2642 m
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Min Elevation
1370 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
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 Gardens
The Gardens where we will camp and blanket and mattress for each person"
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
We will help you to find the best transportation to St. Catherine"
Bottled water on the hike
everyday there is 3 liters of water for every person 2 Bottles"The Price Doesnโt Includes
Tipping for Escorts
Tipping according to your personal preference around 12.5% from the trip price"
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
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 trekking (usually ranging from 15 to 30 ยฐC). 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. Weโve got to be well prepared for all conditionsโthe 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
You donโt need to be an expert hiker to join this trip, but you do need to be fit enough to hike for at least 5โ6 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.
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.
What to Bring
Soft overnight duffel bag or rucksack (max 15 kg)
Hiking daypack (20-30 litres)
Hiking shoes
Camping tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Hiking poles
Warm Jacket
Hiking Pants
Thermal shirt
Warm Hood
Hiking short
head torch
Slipper or sandal for the night
Winter clothes
Sunglasses
Suncream
Energy bars, nuts and snacks
Personal first aid kit
Sanitary supplies
Battery charger or Solar charger
Sun hat
Passport
Extra cash
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