The Sinai desert trek

Sinai Desert trek in Egypt is one of the best experiences for trekking through Sinai’s wilderness, allowing you to explore the trails with the Bedouins. It is a diverse journey, combining walking through vast dunes, dramatic canyons, and breathtaking scenery, including the green oasis of the Sinai Desert.

Sinai desert treks offer some of the best excursions for trekking, hiking, and camping in Egypt, with hidden gems like the Colored Canyon, Closed Canyon, Kerry Canyon, Khodra Oasis, and Mount Sinai. These areas are not only stunning but also hold historical and cultural significance, such as El-Nawamis area, both in the past and today.

You will discover the traditional desert lifestyle of nomadic Bedouins of Sinai, including cooking over a fire and sleeping under the stars, while learning about their customs and traditions.

You can also customize the number of your days hike

Moderate

Up to

8 Days

Up to

110 KM

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Highlights of Sinai desert trek

The Coloured Canyon on The Sinai desert trek

Coloured Canyon

Trekking Sinai desert in from Khodra oasis to the white canyon

Wadi Ras Ghazala

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Wadi Mileihis

The trail from Naqp Hamidat to the Sinai desert trek

Ain Khodra Oasis

White Canyon

Mount Matamer - The Coloured Canyon on The Sinai desert trek - Sinai Safari

Wadi Matamir

The Sinai desert trek

Al-Makhroum Mountain

Itinerary Details

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 Hike from Ras Shitan to Ras El-Abrag 17 KM

Day 1

We will start to hike early in the morning to get to the coloured canyon, which is a rock formation on our trail. It is a mix of coloured rocks; some of them have about 40 meters. The canyon is almost 800 metres long. one of the Sinai’s wonders, then we will continue through rugged wadis until we get to Ras El-Abrag, where we will spend our night.

 Hike from Ras El-Abrag to Ras Ghazala 22 KM

Day 2

After breakfast, we’ll hike through the beautiful long wadis, passing Ein Furtaga oasis, and continue through the wadis until reaching the sandstone desert to spend our nigh in Wadi Ras Ghazala.

 Hike from Ras Ghazala to Wadi Mileihis 13 KM

Day 3

In the morning, we will hike through rocky trails into the sandstone of Umm Hadabat. then we will keep walking until we arrive at Mileihis Spring to spend the night and camp there.

 Hike from Wadi Mileihis to Ain Khodra Oasis 12 KM

Day 4

After breakfast, move down to Wadi Rohbiyeh, then pass through a Bedouin village in the desert, then pass through Wadi Ghazala and Sandy Stone, then cross Wadi Al-Hajjaj in the past, leading to Neqb Hamidat, and then the closed canyon where we enjoy our lunch.After lunch, the trail begins to go up and down the Sandy Dunes to the waters of Khodrah Oasis. If we have enough time, we can also enter the White Canyon and enjoy it.

 Hike from Ain Khodra Oasis to Wady Ghlim 15 KM

Day 5

Moving in the morning after breakfast and ascending Mount Khodrah to see one of the most beautiful views of palm trees in the midst of yellow sands and the waters of Khodrah Oasis. And then head after the mountain to climb Wadi Al-Rum, get ready to play in the dunes, and have lunch next to it. And then move to Wadi Ghlim via Wadi El-Hageg to prepare camping in the valley.

 Hike from Wady Ghlim to Kerry canyon Camp site 11 KM

Day 6

Moving from Wadi Gleim, we pass by the Nawamis, which are circular prehistoric stone tombs. We then move to Matamir, which is the place where coal was prepared in the past, and Al-Nawamiss, which is among the oldest places in the Sinai desert. After lunch, complete the walk to Jabal al-Matamir, which is a sandy mountain, and then walk on an old camel road, reaching the beginning of the Kerry Canyon for overnight camping.

 Hike from Kerry canyon Camp to Bir Safra Camp site 13 KM

Day 7

Climbing Mount Al-Barqa in the morning after breakfast and seeing most of the road that we took. The ascent will take place.from the side of the track and descend from the dunes side to head towards the Al-Makhroum Mountain side. After eating lunch and taking pictures at the Makhrum Mountain, head to the Safra Well, which is a salty water well, to camp.for the night next to this place.

 Hike from Bir Safra Camp site to Hotel back 6 KM

Day 8

Get up early, Heading to Wadi Jinnah and then meeting the four-wheel drive cars to head to the asphalt 4 KM and meeting our cars to take us back the hotel.

Trail Map of Sinai desert trek

Elevation Profile

Distance

110km

Ascent

3169(-2426)m

Max Elevation

997 m

Min Elevation

62 m

The Price Inclouds

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 or Car

You will only carry your daily bag of snacks, water and personal items & overnight luggage and main supplies during the desert trek carried up the camels or by the pick-up car or jeep

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 Sinai desert & back

We will help you to find the best transportation to Sinai desert from you hotel and back

The Price Doesn’t Includes

Bottled water on the hike "optional"

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

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

Sinai’s unique desert weather is hot during the day and cold, pleasant, and cold at night. We prefer to run this trip in spring and autumn, when the daytime temperatures are lower and more pleasant for Sinai desert trek (usually ranging from 15 to 30 °C). But we run a lot of other hikes 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. Summer is not a good choice to hike and trek in sinai desert. 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. The weather in Sinai at night is colder than what most people would expect, especially if they are not familiar with it.

Accommodation

The Bedouins usually sleep under the stars and on the sands. They call it the million-star hotel. They camp in the wilderness, with minimal water resources, no showers, and no toilets so nature calls are responded in nature. 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. We can sometimes provide tents if our group numbers are small.

Trekking of Sinai desert trek

You don’t need to be an expert trekker to join the Sinai desert trails, but you do need to be fit enough to hike for at least 5–6 hours every day in the Sinai Desert. You will walk through amazing desert sands, dramatic switchbacks sometimes, and through rocky trails or sandy dunes. 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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most iconic routes for trekking in the Sinai Desert, and how challenging are they? keyboard_arrow_down

The best routes for trekking in the Sinai Desert are Ras Shitan to Bir Safra, Jebel El Guna to Mount Sinai, Wadi El-Kid to Mount Catherine, and the Saint Catherine trail to Serabit El-Khad. Most of the trails in the Sinai Desert are of moderate to challenging difficulty.

What should I pack and prepare for a multi-day trek in the Sinai Desert? keyboard_arrow_down

For a multi-day trek in the Sinai Desert, bring the following items: a duffel bag, hiking shoes, hiking backpack, trekking poles, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, camping tent, hiking pants, thermal shirt, warm jacket, hood or hat, headlamp, hiking shorts, sandals or slippers, warm clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks, battery charger, first aid kit, hat, passport, and extra money.

What unique experiences can I expect during a Sinai trek? keyboard_arrow_down

During your Sinai trek, you will enjoy unique experiences, such as exploring the Bedouin tribes that have inhabited Sinai for centuries, experiencing their hospitality, and discovering their handicrafts. You will also encounter unique natural herbs that the Bedouins use to treat ailments. Additionally, you may spot wild animals such as the hyrax, ibex, fox, and various bird species.

Are there local guides or trekking companies specializing in Sinai Desert expeditions? keyboard_arrow_down

There are local Bedouins, local operators, and trekking companies. It is preferable to book with local Bedouins or operators from the area where you will be trekking. Each region of Sinai is home to different Bedouin tribes, and these locals know the desert and mountain trails exceptionally well. Their trips are simple and authentic, reflecting their traditional lifestyle.