After several journeys in Egypt, I went back at the end of September 2011 for a new stay. It was exceptional, while not knowing how much this place would impress me: the Desert of Sinai.
It’s Sayed, our very friendly Bedouin guide, who did embark us, with emotion and sensibility to the secrets of this great mysterious land. He knows it like his pocket, his safari is perfectly organized off the beaten tracks of tourism.
In these vast areas of impressive rock or sand, time stands still. One lives to the rhythm of the nomads. The simple hospitality of the Bedouins offering us a glass of tea in their tents, the camels, the gorgeous sunsets and sunrises, the moon and magnificent starry skies.
You will be facing yourself in the "middle of nowhere" where silence dominates!
There is a large variety of landscapes. If you think that the desert is only sand, you are wrong! On the contrary: you see mountains, rock formations, lunar landscapes, incredibly colorful canyons and wide empty spaces ... All is harmony!
Sayed radiates good humor, “joie de vivre”, turns every moment into an unforgettable experience. In addition, his dexterity at the wheel of his fourwheeler vehicle, driving on rocky formations or in the sand makes it a delight during the safari. The so-called primitive comfort of our camp is soon forgotten.
Colored Canyon, Canyon Salama, camel ride in Wadi Ghazala, Closer Canyon, Oasis Ain Khudra, White Canyon with sand as white as snow, Majaz Wadi, Sandy Landscapes, Hudada mountain with its pristine sand dune like a powder fit for alpine slopes, Hudada Wadi ... The apotheosis is certainly the National Park of Ras Abu Galloum rare beauty. An unspoiled desert and mountains located between the Red Sea with its lagoons, reed huts of fishermen and Bedouin desert caravans.
It is like going back in time, to be at the end of the world, to be the first to discover the splendor of such a natural reserve.
I feel like I'm living a fabulous dream being into another planet!
I feel like I'm living a fabulous dream being into another planet!
Diving in Abu Galloum is a unique experience whether snorkeling or scuba diving. What a marvellous show to swim over a beautiful forets of corals of all shapes and colors with magnificent colored fishes playing hide and seek!
This "magical" safari is slowly coming to an end, soon we will go back with 100 000 images in our eyes and unforgettable memories! What a great feeling of happiness, of great serenity, to find a beautiful energy.
It's a great honor to have wandered a few days with Sayed, our guide, who has brilliantly organized the safari in Sinai. He is strongly and proudly attached to his native region.
We thank Sayed from the bottom of our hearts. He has made this adventure so special and unique. Also not to forget Eid and his sister, our young Bedouin guides who did accompagny us with their camels for a whole day.
Sayed’s address, phone and websites : english & writting spoken.
Sayed Swarka – Nuweiba/Egypte
E-mail: said_swarka@hotmail.com
Tél : 00 20 100 399 85 17
Web site :
Coast of Safari in Sinaï desert :
For a group of minimum 4 persons up to 6 : only one Fourwhell vehicle – More than 6 persons: a second vehicle & etc …
- 3 days Safari (2 nights) : 60 Euros/person/day = 180 Euros/person (guide, vehicle, meals, accommodations included)
- 4 days Safari (3 nights) : 60 Euros/person/day = 240 Euros/person (guide, vehicle, meals, accommodations included).
A large variety of safaris is possible with Sayed: 1 week or more - From 1 to 2 persons or for groups. Anything is possible!
A large variety of safaris is possible with Sayed: 1 week or more - From 1 to 2 persons or for groups. Anything is possible!
Not included: a camel ride: 20 Euros/ 3 to about 4 hours - Tips and buyings of handicrafts to Bedouins of the desert.
Swisscare Nuweiba Resort Hotel
A
peaceful place located between desert and Red Sea
with its own private beach and a magnificent snorkeling spot. It's a charming
hotel at the edge of the Red Sea, swimming poll,
nice clean and corfortable rooms. Ideal hotel for a very reasonable price: a nice place to stay and rest. !
Taba airport is about 1 hour driving from Nuweiba.
Sharm El Sheik airport is around 1,30 hour driving.
Sharm El Sheik airport is around 1,30 hour driving.
Sayed will be your obvious contact on site to help you to clear the various formalities on your behalf as the booking at Helnan Nuweiba Bay Resort hotel, deposit and etc… Or into an other hotel of your choice in Nuweiba or in Taba: http://www.tabaheights.com.
You can fully trust him.
You can fully trust him.
IMPORTANT : to fell you reassured :
Whilst the Arab Spring and the Egyptian revolution took place, the area is definately safe for the tourists. Sinai is totally under control being far from the events of Tahrir Square in Cairo.
We didn’t feel insecure at all during this last trip in September 2011.
We didn’t feel insecure at all during this last trip in September 2011.
So there will be no reason not trying this adventure discovering the Desert of Sinai and Red Sea under the care of Sayed and his team!
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