Trekking Sinai desert in Egypt
Trekking through the Sinai desert trails of Egypt and exploring the trails is one of the best experiences of trekking in Egypt’s wilderness. It is very diverse, a combination of walking between the big dunes, dramatic canyouns, and breathtaking scenery of the green oasis in Sinai desert in Egypt.
Sinai desert trails are one of the best excursions for trekking, long-distance hiking, and camping in Egypt because they have really hidden gems in Egypt like coloured canyoun, closed canyon, Kerry anyon, Khodra Oasis, and Mount Sinai. 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.
8 Days
10 Stops
109 KM
Trail's Highlights
Day - 01
Coloured Canyon
Coloured Canyon is a mix of coloured rocks in a canyon on the Sinai Peninsula, nearly 800 metres long. It was formed by water erosion on sandstone and limestone. The canyon walls have a prismatic and metallic sheen in some places, while others appear soft and billowy due to the smooth stone.
Day - 04
Closed canyon and White canyon
The Closed Canyon is a small cul-de-sac in Wadi Khudra, between Ein Kudra and Wadi Ghazala. It starts in a crack and runs between steep walls, with narrow sections and boulders. It’s sometimes visited by 4×4 safari groups.
Day - 05
Mount Khodra
From Mount Khodra you will enjoy amazing view for the palm trees and the green oasis in the middle of the sands
Day - 06
Nawamis tombs& Matamir
Nawamis, which are a group of cylindrical tombs dating back to the Neolithic and the early Bronze Age, in which the discovery of bronze began and its use in cutting stones, which appeared in the method of cutting stones from which the laws were built. It was used in the following ages for other purposes, such as storage. and protection from the sun in the summer and water It rains in the winter, as the sleepers were set up on heights that protected them from water and torrential rains
Day - 01
Coloured Canyon
Coloured Canyon is a mix of coloured rocks in a canyon on the Sinai Peninsula, nearly 800 metres long. It was formed by water erosion on sandstone and limestone. The canyon walls have a prismatic and metallic sheen in some places, while others appear soft and billowy due to the smooth stone.
Day - 02
Ein Furtaga
Day - 03
Wadi Mileihis
It’s a nice wadi with a little spring in it.
Day - 04
Closed canyon and White canyon
The Closed Canyon is a small cul-de-sac in Wadi Khudra, between Ein Kudra and Wadi Ghazala. It starts in a crack and runs between steep walls, with narrow sections and boulders. It’s sometimes visited by 4×4 safari groups.
Day - 05
Mount Khodra
From Mount Khodra you will enjoy amazing view for the palm trees and the green oasis in the middle of the sands
Day - 06
Nawamis tombs& Matamir
Nawamis, which are a group of cylindrical tombs dating back to the Neolithic and the early Bronze Age, in which the discovery of bronze began and its use in cutting stones, which appeared in the method of cutting stones from which the laws were built. It was used in the following ages for other purposes, such as storage. and protection from the sun in the summer and water It rains in the winter, as the sleepers were set up on heights that protected them from water and torrential rains
Day - 07
Makhroum Mountain or Or Dinosaur Eye Mountain
It is a mountain in the Sinai Desert that contains a large hole, and it is one of the beautiful places in the Sinai Desert
Day - 01
Coloured Canyon
Coloured Canyon is a mix of coloured rocks in a canyon on the Sinai Peninsula, nearly 800 metres long. It was formed by water erosion on sandstone and limestone. The canyon walls have a prismatic and metallic sheen in some places, while others appear soft and billowy due to the smooth stone.
Day - 02
Ein Furtaga
Day - 03
Wadi Mileihis
It’s a nice wadi with a little spring in it.
Day - 04
Closed canyon and White canyon
The Closed Canyon is a small cul-de-sac in Wadi Khudra, between Ein Kudra and Wadi Ghazala. It starts in a crack and runs between steep walls, with narrow sections and boulders. It’s sometimes visited by 4×4 safari groups.
Day - 05
Mount Khodra
From Mount Khodra you will enjoy amazing view for the palm trees and the green oasis in the middle of the sands
Day - 06
Nawamis tombs& Matamir
Nawamis, which are a group of cylindrical tombs dating back to the Neolithic and the early Bronze Age, in which the discovery of bronze began and its use in cutting stones, which appeared in the method of cutting stones from which the laws were built. It was used in the following ages for other purposes, such as storage. and protection from the sun in the summer and water It rains in the winter, as the sleepers were set up on heights that protected them from water and torrential rains
Day - 07
Makhroum Mountain or Or Dinosaur Eye Mountain
It is a mountain in the Sinai Desert that contains a large hole, and it is one of the beautiful places in the Sinai Desert
Trail Map
Trekking through the Sinai Desert in Egypt will let you live with the bedouins and walk through the dramitic wadis, sandy deserts, and green oasis. 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. All distances and heights are approximate
Day 1 Hike from Ras Shitan to Ras El-Abrag 17 KM
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 Sinaiโs wonders, then we will continue through rugged wadis until we get to Ras El-Abrag, where we will spend our night.
Day 2 Hike from Ras El-Abrag to Ras Ghazala 22 KM
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.
Day 3 Hike from Ras Ghazala to Wadi Mileihis 13 KM
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.
Day 4 Hike from Wadi Mileihis to Ain Khodra Oasis 12 KM
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.
Day 5 Hike from Ain Khodra Oasis to Wady Ghlim 15 KM
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.
Day 6 Hike from Wady Ghlim to Kerry canyon Camp site 11 KM
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.
Day 7 Hike from Kerry canyon Camp to Bir Safra Camp site 13 KM
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.
Day 8 Hike from Bir Safra Camp site to Hotel back 6 KM
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.
Elevation Profile
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Distance
109 km
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Ascent
3169(-2426) m
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Max Elevation
997 m
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Min Elevation
62 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"
jeep & 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 jeep"
Camping Garden in the Oasis
The Garden 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
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 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 weatherโwith 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.
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 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
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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