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Peaks of Sinai

4 Day Trekking St Catherine’s

Experience the life of a typical desert dweller totally immersing yourself into the nomadic Bedouin lifestyle that has remained unchanged for centuries. Mount your camel and trek deep into the Sinai Desert discovering small communities and villages almost untouched by modern day life. Spend the evening telling tales around the crackling campfire whilst your meal is prepared in the traditional way using only the freshest local ingredients. Sit back in quiet contemplation and watch as the sun fades and the stars start to twinkle in the darkening desert sky.

TOUR SCHEDULE

€400.00

HIGHLIGHTS

Tour Fact File

ACCOMODATION

Mountain Camp | Our camp on mountain treks are basic with sleeping & cooking equipment carried by local crew and / or on camel back. These camps consist of mattresses, sleeping bags, cooking utensils and food supplies. There are no toilet facilities therefore, we set up a makeshift toilet area not far from camp.

TOUR IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITY

Sinai Local Impact |
EMBAH is committed to the elements of responsible & sustainable tourism, and this tour boasts multiple benefits to the local community. While travelling in the Desert & Mountainous regions of Sinai, work opportunities and therefore income is distributed between multiple desert dwelling families. Wherever possible we purchase local produce, encourage souvenir purchase from the Bedouin women and use local homes for meals. The projects we support in this region are:
- Nawamis Desert School | An initiative developed by a UK charity that was brought about to enable the Bedouin villagers to remain in their desert homes and maintain their traditional way of life and still have their children educated. It also provides a special meeting place where Bedouin tribes can gather and celebrate.
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Gardens | a local initiative to preserve Rare medicinal plants unique to the region. Herbs gardens have been created on various plots in land throughout St Catherine’s and are also cultivated in greenhouses for preserving biodiversity, research and for sale.

TITLE

Peaks of Sinai
THEME

Adventure,Culture
STYLE

Comfort
EMBAH CODE

ADV.EG.POS.5
DURATION

4 days, 3 nights
START & END

St Catherine's
TRANSFERS

All transfers outlined in itinerary.
LODGINGS

3 nights - mountain camp
MEALS

3 x Breakfast
4 x Lunch
4 x Dinner
GROUP SIZE

Average of 8 persons

(Min:4Max:12)
PEOPLE

EMBAH tour leader & drivers, experienced desert guides.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED

Camel trekking, hiking.
PHYSICAL RATING
Easy. May include some short walks or activities.
Easy, with walks or short treks. Activities with full day trips.
Meduim level of fitness required. Treks over 3hrs, climbs. Could involve rustic camping/sailing. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) beginner level.
Meduim level of fitness required. treks/activities up to 6hrs. climbs, could involve rustic camping/sailing. Could involve steady moving itinerary. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) advance level.
High level of fitness required. Long treks, climbs, rustic camping.
CULTURE SHOCK
Little culture within comfort zone, comfort accommodation throughout.
Some culture just reaching out of your comfort zone. May involve rustic camping or homestay.
Varying cultures. May involve living with local tribes in local villages. Rustic camping and/or homestay
Extreme contrasting cultures living in local communities, rustic camping and homestays.
WHAT TO PACK
- loose cotton/linen clothing
- good walking shoes for trekking
- warm fleece for desert evenings
- sun protection (hat / scarf / sunblock)
- mosquito repellent
- day pack for personal items
- water bottle carrier
- torch / flash light
- modest clothing for homes stays religious areas

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DAY
1Wadi Shagg trek

Lunch, DinnerMountain Camp

Departure from Dahab at 08:00 am by van to reach El Milga village. We set out on foot from El Milga village via Abu Giffa Pass, a man-made thoroughfare which is part of the road to the ruins of the palace of Abbas Basha. The top of the pass offers a north-eastern view over the Raha valley and the new village of El Milga, as well as of an old tiger trap. Descending through the Tubug valley we reach Wadi Shagg, surrounded by beautiful gardens for the entire length of the valley. Please note that it is strictly forbidden to enter any of them unless one has been invited. Wadi Shagg is dotted with waterholes and pools, huge rock formations and Byzantine ruins. Continuing at a comfortable pace, we reach Wadi Ghazna and onwards in a westerly direction to the crossroads of the Zuweitin – Naqb Gibal, site of a group of ancient olive trees. Bedouin tradition holds that these were planted by the founder of the Gibaliyah tribe. Here we will set up our overnight camp, unless we have made sufficient speed to proceed further through Naqb Gibal in the direction of Gibal Valley, stopping at a site dotted with copses and wells.

DAY
2Farsh Asara and Farsh Arnab trek

Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMountain Camp

Our ascent of Naqb Gibal towards Gibal Valley is followed by a descent leading to a berry tree situated at the end. A winding path by the name of Umm Siha leads upwards to a vantage point from where we can enjoy a panoramic view of Wadi Gibal and the rest of our route. Two unspoilt valleys, Farsh Asara and Farsh Arnab, give us a hint of the intense beauty of the landscapes which, we are about to enter. The spot is dominated by two soaring mountains, namely Ras Abu ‘Alda, 2165 metres high, and Gebel Abu-Gasba, whose peaks offer breathtaking views. Continuing onwards, we pass through the only freshwater spring in the area, Ein Nagila. Descending through Naqb Bahriya to Farash Rumana, we reach the location of our overnight camp. Again, if we have made sufficient speed, we will use the time available to visit Bab el Dunya, site of a ruined Byzantine monastery and offering views to south west.

DAY
3Swimming at Galt el Azarq

Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMountain Camp

Our first destination of the day is a narrow canyon, leading to an equally narrow path characterised by numerous berry trees. The high point of our trek is a place by the name of Galt el Azarq, location of a group of pools and waterholes, and here we will take the opportunity to bathe and rest. Very refreshing but be warned that the water is extremely cold. An ancient path by the name of Umm Sila, leads to Farsh Umm Sila, location of our third night’s camp. Again, an alternative camping location is Farsh Tuweita, if we have any spare time to proceed a little further.

DAY
4Abbas Basha Trek

Breakfast, LunchMountain Camp

Taking an undemanding route to Wadi Tinya down Wadi Tuweita, we continue in a south – westerly direction to Gebel ‘Abbas Basha. We will trek through an ancient camel pass. At ‘Abbas Basha we can leave our heavy equipment and collect it on our way down the mountain. This is a recommended climb, being paved and therefore relatively undemanding, whilst offering a breathtaking and panoramic view from the peak, which soars to a height of 2304 metres. Our descent is likewise on a paved path, through Wadis Zuweitin and Tubug in the direction of the Abu Giffa Pass and onward to El Milga village, our original starting – point. We will be transferred by van to Dahab at around 5:30 pm.

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