PROJECT
"SAFARI"
"for
the conservation of life . . ."
We
support local environmental and conservation issues and have
put together various projects which helps replace what mass
tourism can take out of a Desert civilization. Depending on
the current project we can arrange for you take part and learn
more about the land and people of Sinai.
Depart Dahab 8am by jeep and drive 1-2 hrs to reach project
base camp. The day will be spent interacting on the daily procedures
and understanding the need for such a project. Lunch will be
served at the camp and we return to Dahab app. 7pm.
On-going
projects:
-
Wildlife
conservation,
-
Tree planting in desert,
-
Water irrigation systems for Bedouin,
-
Education & health for local populations,
-
Women of the desert,
&
many others........
|
SNORKELLING
(at
the Blue Hole, Southern Oasis, Ras Mohamed or Ras Abu Galloum).
BLUE
HOLE - Depart 10am, and drive 40 mins north
of Dahab to the Blue Hole.
This dive & snorkel site is famous for the depth of the hole
and the dramatic walls of coral. Whether you snorkel close to
the edge, watching the little fishes or hang in the Blue, it certainly
is adventure not to be missed! Return to Dahab approx 2pm.
SOUTHERN OASIS - Depart 10 am and drive 30 mins south
of Dahab to the palm lined beach of Southern Oasis. With it’s
beautiful coral reef & lagoon area for easy access, this wonderful
location is great for full and half day trips.
RAS MOHAMED - Depart 8am, and drive 1.5 hrs into the
National Park of Ras Mohamed, a world famous site for it’s
colourful coral reef & marine life and the spectacular coastline.
Lunch is taken on location and the afternoon is spent exploring
the rugged beaches and a visit to the National Park center. return
to Dahab app. 5pm.
RAS ABU GALLOUM - Depart 8am by jeep and drive 40 mins
to te Blue Hole the last reachable point by vechile. Here we meet
our camels and once equipment is loaded we start a 1 hr trek along
the coastline of the Gulf of Aqaba.Ras Abu Galloum is reknowned
for it’s tranquility and easy access snorkelling sites.
Once a tented Bedouin camp, today only a couple of families and
fishermen reside.
There are many sites in which to discover the underwater beauty
and a great wadi running inland offers a chance to explore a naturally
formed canyon, 30mins trek from the coast. Lunch is prepared and
served at Ras Abu Galloum, and we return to Dahab approx 6pm.
|
DESERT
SAFARI
(by
4 X 4 JEEP OR CAMEL).
Explore
the areas of canyons, oasis, plateaus, sand-dunes & Bedouin
camps .
4 X 4 JEEP - Depart 8am driving northeast to the entrance of the
desert.
Trip includes off road driving through wadis & open desert,
walking through one of the amazingly coloured canyons, and mingling
with the Bedouin at an oasis while lunch is being prepared. Then
on to further locations: rock of inscriptions, tombs of Nawamis,
mushroom rock and a choice of many various canyons. Return to
Dahab approx 6pm or 8pm if you wish to see a beautiful sunset
over the plateau.
CAMEL - Depart Dahab and drive approx 50km, to the entrance of
the Desert. Here we are met by the local Bedouin tribe, our hosts
for the trip. Equipment is loaded onto the camels and we take
our seats for the ride! It doesn’t take long til you get
into the rhythm of the camel and enjoy the silence of the desert
and the spectacular landscapes. We descend the canyon by foot
and arrive at a beautiful oasis for some refreshments. Lunch is
prepared and served on location. After lunch we continue on route
crossing wadis and mountain ranges, before returning to the road
and transfer to Dahab approx 6pm.
|
SUNSET
TREK
(can
combine a DESERT SLEEPOVER).
Depart
Dahab at 3pm and trek 1 hr into the local wadi’s and mountain
range. The trek is designed to enjoy the amazing desert sunset
while moving at camel pace in pure silence. We will stop on
location to rest and enjoy some traditional Bedouin Tea.
For the Desert sleepover we would set up camp on location and
sit around the fire, while dinner was being prepared and cooked
on the open fire. With nothing but candle lite and the star
movie in the sky....To sleepover in the desert is to witness
one of the most peaceful and memorable experiences.
Return to Dahab 11pm or 10 am if sleepover.
|
4
X 4 JEEP SAFARI to ST CATHERINE'S MONASTERY & DESERT.
Depart
Dahab 8am and drive approx 2hrs to reach St Catherine’s.
We visit the Monastery till closing time at 12 noon. Giving
us plenty time to walk around the church and gardens, and take
an idea of the history of the Monastery. We take to the road
and head into the Desert to enjoy lunch at a Bedouin camp. The
desert part of this trip takes us into one of the natural wonders
of the world...the Double Canyon! An extremely beautiful canyon,
of natural erosion, and dramatic views. We return back to Dahab
approx 6pm.
|
BEDOUIN
DINNER IN THE MOUNTAINS
Depart
Dahab 6pm by Jeep and drive 30 min to one of the local wadis,
winding inland from the beach.
We arrive at the camp location just as the sun is going and settle
down for a relaxing & peaceful evening under the stars. Dinner
is prepared and cooked on the open fire, all in true Bedouin tradition,
with an ever lasting flow of sweetened Bedouin Tea. Return to
Dahab approx 11pm. |
YOUR
SPECIALIST EXCURSION.
You
contact us with the activity you'd like to organise & we'll
organise the rest.
|
