Desert Depths

South Sinai · Egypt

Desert Depths

Jeep Safari Adventure

The Journey

An unforgettable run through some of Sinai's most spectacular desert. Begin with a jeep safari across the dunes of Wadi Ghazala before walking into the White Canyon, with its smooth sandstone walls and winding natural pathways. Pause at the Mushroom Stone and the peaceful Ain Khudra oasis for a Bedouin-style vegetarian lunch and tea, then end among the towering walls of Salama Canyon.

Duration
6.5 hours
Times
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location
South Sinai, Egypt
Difficulty
Moderate
From
$59 per person

What to expect

This is a day of contrasts — the engine’s pull across open dune, then the hush of a canyon where the only sound is your own footsteps. We cross the sands of Wadi Ghazala by jeep before walking into the White Canyon, its smooth, pale walls winding and narrowing around you.

At Ain Khudra oasis we slow right down: a vegetarian lunch and Bedouin tea on floor cushions in the shade, palms overhead, a natural spring close by. The afternoon brings the Mushroom Stone and the coloured walls of Salama Canyon before the desert releases us back toward Dahab.

Expect some walking on uneven ground, long open views, and the particular quiet that only the deep desert holds.

Glimpses

From the journey

The day

Hour by hour

06:00

Pick-up from your accommodation in Dahab

Depart Dahab by jeep and head into the Sinai mountains. The road winds through rocky valleys and mountain passes as the landscape gradually opens toward the desert.

07:30

Walk through White Canyon

Leave the jeep behind for a scenic walk through the canyon's narrow passages and softly coloured rock formations, with time to take photos and explore at a relaxed pace.

09:00

Arrive at Ain Khudra Oasis

A freshly prepared vegetarian breakfast, fresh fruit, and traditional Bedouin tea in a proper Bedouin seating area of floor cushions and woven rugs. We also visit a nearby natural underground water source — an insight into how life is sustained in the desert.

10:15

Mushroom Stone

Travel by jeep to the Mushroom Stone, a distinctive natural rock formation and a favourite photo stop.

11:00

Salama Canyon

Continue by jeep to Salama Canyon for a short walk among its colourful walls and unique formations before we head back.

12:30

Return to Dahab

Arrive back at your accommodation in Dahab, concluding the trip.

Details

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation from Dahab
  • Freshly prepared vegetarian lunch
  • Experienced local and Bedouin guide
  • Bottled water and fresh fruit
  • Traditional Bedouin tea
  • Foreign tourist entry permits

Not included

  • ×Tips/gratuities for guides and drivers
  • ×Activities or services not listed in the itinerary

Pricing

From $59 per person

2 guests$106 per person
3 – 4 guests$89 per person
5 – 6 guests$77 per person
7 – 9 guests$65 per person
10 – 18 guests$59 per person

Before you go

Good to know

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for warm desert mornings and hotter midday temperatures
  • Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes
  • A camera or phone, suncream, and a hat
  • Please follow your guide's safety instructions at all times
  • Leave no trace — please take all belongings and waste with you
  • Please respect local customs and the historical sites we visit
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