Explore Wadi El Gemal – Red Sea Adventure

Description

Spend your Eid Holiday exploring the beaches and the desert of Wadi El Gemal. Desert, Bedouin LifeStyle, Bedouin Cuisine, a different kind of celebration with no music and plenty of energy.

Itinerary:

Tues 11-May-21
08:00 pm Meet in front of AUC, Gat 4. Get introduced to your travel/safari mates.
08:15 am Hit the road.
Buy Konafa from La Poire at On the Run.
00:15 am Stop for rest in Gouna and pick up the 2nd group.
06:45 am Expected arrival to Wadi El Gemal.
07:00 am Breakfast at Qulaan Beach.  Enjoy the beach, shower & rest.
10:00 am Meet your guides and prepare for the expedition.
10:30 am Head to Abu Ghosoun Village to buy vegetables and fruits.
11:00 am Start exploring Wadi El Gemal by visiting Appolonia Roman Ruins and Temples.  Walk the south and picnic lunch.
08:00 pm set for Campsite early today.  Dinner and sleep.

Day One
05:00 am Wake up early and bake bread in the sand the local Ababda style.
06:00 am Morning Yoga session to freshen up.
08:30 pm to 06:00 pm Full day dedicated to visiting Sekeet ghost city, also the main valley of Wadi El Gemal and sleeping on the foot of Hamata.

Day Two
03:00 am Early morning wake up to hike up a bit of Hamata Mountain.
06:00 am Enjoy an early morning view from a higher elevation plateau.
09:00 am Return to the campsite and prepare for departure to the beaches.
01:00 pm Spend a full day at Hankurab world classified beach.
06:00 pm Check in at Wadi Lahmy Azur hotel in the south and enjoy an open buffet dinner.

Day Three
Optional Morning visit to Shalatein before heading back to Gouna then Cairo.
-06:30 pm Expected to arrive in Gouna.
-11:00 pm Expected to arrive in Cairo.

PRICE INFORMATION

• Per person: USD$448 from Cairo. USD$284 from Gouna.
• 25% Discount for children under 12 years of age.
• 40% Supplement for Single Occupancy.
• Accommodation Facility: Wadi Lahmy Azur Resort Berenice – Marsa Alam
• For further information about the trip itinerary and program call +2010 67325002
• The program is applicable for group sizes starting from 4 people and up to 32. Please email us for special quotations.
• For adrenaline bundles around Egypt please email us at [email protected]

PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 Night camping under the clear skies in Wadi El Gemal. Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• 1 Night accommodation on a Full Board basis at Wadi Lahmy Azur Resort Berenice.
• Transfer from Cairo-Gouna to Marsa Alam and back in a modern air-conditioned bus ride.  Model Toyota Coaster, with 25 seats, yet maximum group size is 18 persons.
• Desert experience in 4×4 vehicles.
• Entrance fees to Wadi El Gemal Park and beaches visited.
• Arabic/English-speaking tour leader. [English & French available upon request]
• Registration fees, security clearance, taxes & service charges.

More Info:

1. Minimum age to join alone: 18 alone.
2. Younger than 18 should be accompanied by a legal guardian.
3. Under 8 is not recommended.
4. What to bring: A long list of what to pack and bring will be emailed to you after booking.
5. Cancellation fees:
   1. The deposit is non-refundable.
   2. Deposit + 10% for cancellation 10 days before the trip date.
   3. Deposit + 25% for cancellations 5 days before the trip date.
   4. Deposit + 50% for cancellations two days before the trip date.
   5. 100% for cancellation less than 48 hours before the trip or in the case of no-show.

Wadi El Gemal is located in the Eastern Desert of Egypt, approximately 100 km south of Hurghada. It is a protected area and one of the most beautiful and diverse regions in the country. It is characterized by its rugged terrain, with mountains, valleys, and canyons, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including ibex, hyenas, and birds. The area is also known for its spectacular views, with the Red Sea and mountains visible from many points. There are also several archaeological sites in the area, including the ancient port of Berenice and the Temple of Seti I.

Wadi el Gemal national park

Wadi El Gemal National Park is located in the Eastern Desert of Egypt, near the Red Sea coast. It covers an area of approximately 5,000 square kilometers and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including gazelles, ibexes, hyenas, and foxes. The park also contains many archaeological sites, including ancient tombs, settlements, and temples. The park is known for its spectacular scenery, which includes rugged mountains, sand dunes, and oases. The park also has a rich cultural history, with Bedouin tribes living in the area for centuries.