camel – jeep – trekking – cairo and sinai

Gilly Goldsmith, London, December 2009

Camel Safari Option 1 – Seven days to cover so much is brave and great fun! The Oasis of Hodra, The White Canyons, Arada Canyon, St Catherine’s, Mount Sinai, The Coloured Canyon and the stunning beaches of Nuweiba.

Camel Safari Option 2 – Seven days on a very exciting and challenging trip which captures the complete picture of Sinai, the Desert, the Canyons, the Mountains and the Sea.

‘To the heart of the Sinai Desert’ – 7days

Booking reference: sdsCl 01

The Oasis of Hodra, The White Canyons, Arada Canyon, St Catherine, Mount Sinai, The Coloured Canyon, the stunning beaches of Nuweiba and the particularly stunning Blue Hole.

Day 1

Arrive Sharm el Sheikh and transfer to Dahab, 1–1.5 hours by road.
Check in to your hotel.

Day 2

We will collect you from your hotel after breakfast.

From Dahab we travel by jeep, 40 minutes to Wadi Gazaala our safari starting point. We will have some Bedouin tea before we are introduced to our camels.

On camel and on foot we begin our journey into the desert to the White Canyon, a deep ravine etched into the desert rocks. We climb down and with our camels we trek and ride to the Bedouin Oasis of Hodra where we will have a refreshing shower under the trees and lunch at the oasis.

After lunch we continue deeper into the desert where the views will not disappoint. We travel to an area of beauty and calm and set up camp for the night.

Our Bedouin guides will prepare dinner on the open fire.

Our first night under the stars!

Day 3

After breakfast, we travel by road to the Arada Canyon, which is the most beautiful canyon in this region. We trek for two hours through the canyon and lunch in the Bedouin camp.

From here we will camel and trek approximately 2 hours to an area chosen for its breathtaking scenery and sunsets. Our guides will set-up camp and prepare dinner on an open fire.

Day 4

In the morning, after breakfast, we will travel to St Catherine’s Monastery. It will take 2 hours to tour the monastery, and then we shall lunch in the Bedouin restaurant in St Catherine village whilst admiring its stunning mountain views.

After lunch we climb Mount Sinai, taking approximately 2–3 hours, where we will see the sunset at summit of one of the highest mountains in the whole of the east.

From here we transfer to Nuweiba.

We will stay at one of the most popular camps where we are accommodated in traditional bamboo and wooden huts on the front of the beach.

Day 5

When you wake in the morning on the soft, white sand beaches of Nuweiba, you have a stunning view looking out across the Gulf of Aquaba which joins the Red Sea.

We shall have the whole day in Nuweiba, on the beach, swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing. This is great rejuvenation for our bodies after the trek and camel safari across the desert. We will enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner on the beach.

Day 6

After breakfast we travel by road, approximately 45 minutes, to the famous and most beautiful Coloured Canyon. We then have a 2–3 hours trek across the Canyon, with a break for lunch.

From here we transfer back to Dahab. 1–1.5 hours by road, arriving late afternoon. We will have dinner at one of the popular restaurants located on the beach front.

Day 7

In total contrast a day to snorkel in the Red Sea at the world famous Blue Hole, Dahab. You will be collected after breakfast. The journey by jeep to the Blue Hole, is approximately 30 minutes outside of Dahab.

We will spend a few hours giving you plenty of time for snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing. There are several fine restaurants along the beach front where we can have food and drinks.

Returning early afternoon to Dahab. This is a great opportunity to explore the streets of the many bazaars and do some shopping. Don’t forget to barter!

We will meet up in the evening for farewell drinks/dinner with the Feel Lifted team.

Day 8

A couple of hours free to please yourselves before we transfer back to Sharm el Sheikh

Price from € 600 per person

Price includes:

• Transfers to and from Sharm el Sheikh Airport
• Hotel Accommodation in Dahab 4 nights B/B
• All meals throughout your holiday
• First class camp accommodation Nuweiba 1 night
• All food, mineral water and transport on Safari
• Camels and Bedouin guides
• Snorkeling equipment

Not included:

• Return Flights

Camel Safari, ‘A Touch of Sinai’ – 7 days

Booking reference: sdsCl 02

A very exciting and challenging trip which captures the complete picture of Sinai, the Desert, the Canyons, the Mountains and the Sea.

Day 1

Arrive at Sharm el Sheikh transfer to Dahab 1–1.5 hrs.

The Feel Lifted team will meet you at your hotel for check in and discuss our onward safari.

Day 2

We will collect you after breakfast. From Dahab there is a 30–45 minutes drive to our Desert safari starting point.

On camel and trekking we will go to the White canyon and the Oasis of Hodra where we will have a refreshing shower and lunch at the oasis.

We travel further into the desert and set up camp for the night.

Our Bedouin guides will prepare dinner on the open fire. Our first night under the stars!

Day 3

After breakfast, we travel by road to the Arada Canyon, the most beautiful canyon in this region. We trek for two hours through the canyon and lunch in the Bedouin camp.

From here we will camel and trek approximately 2 hours to an area chosen for its breathtaking scenery and sunsets. Our guides will set-up camp and prepare dinner on an open fire.

Day 4

After breakfast we will transfer to St Catherine’s Monastery. It will take approximately 2 hours to tour the monastery and then we shall lunch in the Bedouin restaurant in St Catherine village whilst admiring the stunning mountain views.

After lunch we then climb the mountain, taking approximately 2–3 hours, where we see the sunset at the summit of one of the highest mountain in the whole of the east.

After our descent, we transfer to Dahab.

Day 5

We collect you from your hotel in Dahab after breakfast.

Travel by jeep to The Blue Hole, approximately 30 minutes outside of Dahab.

We will spend 2–3 hours snorkelling at The Blue Hole. With its coral gardens and stunning reefs it will not disappoint. We will lunch in a local restaurant.

After lunch our camels will be waiting for us. A one hour camel ride along the front of the beach brings us to the International Park Ras Aba Galum.

There will be time to enjoy the crystal clear waters and stunning beaches. Enjoy a dinner of freshly caught fish cooked on the fire. We spend the night in simple traditional beach huts looking out over the sea.

Day 6

After breakfast there will be some time to explore. Then onto our camels for our ride back to The Blue Hole. We will enjoy lunch along the waterfront before our return to Dahab.

In the evening we will get together for dinner at one of the popular beach front restaurants.

Day 7

We collect you from your hotel after breakfast, and drive approximately 25 minutes outside of Dahab to the famous and most beautiful area of Wadi Gnay, The Three Balls. Here we shall spend the day sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling. Wadi Gnay is also a terrific area for horse riding, trekking and climbing. We prepare lunch enjoyed on the beach. Return to Dahab late afternoon, a few hours free time.

In the evening we invite you to join the Feel Lifted team for a farewell dinner.

Day 8

Transfer to Sharm el Sheikh.

Price from € 680 per person

Price includes:

• Transfers to and from Sharm el Sheikh airport
• 4 nights Hotel accommodation in Dahab B/B
• All food, mineral water and transport on Safari
• All meals provided throughout your stay
• Camels and Bedouin guides
• Snorkelling equipment

Not included:

• Return flights

Please Note, important information regarding our desert safaris:

Feel Lifted ensures our guests are comfortable and safe.

We carry the following equipment:

• Tents
• Ground sheets
• Sleeping bags and blankets
• First Aid box

If you have any dietary needs please let us know in advance so that we can accommodate you.
We provide bottled mineral water allowing 2–3 bottles per person per day.
All our food is fresh produce including seasonal fruit and vegetables. All food is freshly prepared for each meal.