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6-Day Desert and Diving Safari

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Overview

Join the ultimate six-day safari experience for certified divers looking for that little bit more from a Red Sea holiday!

You'll gain insight to the Red Sea, with its abundance of marine life and coral ecosystems before venturing out to the wilderness of the desert, trekking and exploring the stunning natural beauty of the Sinai Desert, with its canyons, oases and plateaus. Immerse yourself in the local culture, as you sleep under the stars of the Desert Camp, with Bedouin tribesmen as your hosts.

Taking you off the beaten track to enjoy some of the best diving in Egypt, this diving and desert adventure allows you to witness a vast expanse of remote locations, where you will see what nature truly has to offer!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival & Guided Dives in Dahab

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Arrival & Guided Dives in Dahab

After breakfast, at 09:30 am, you shall be taken to the dive centre to arrange equipment required and sign up for two local dives. Within these dives, you will be able to adjust any equipment, do a weight check and get an orientation of diving in the Red Sea. In the evening, you'll need to pack up your equipment ready for your early morning departure into the desert and the days of diving ahead.

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    Accommodation

    Coral Coast Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Guided Diving in Dahab

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dahab

Day 2

Camel Dive Safari - Ras Abu Galloum

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Camel Dive Safari - Ras Abu Galloum

An early breakfast has been prepared for you at 06:00 am, and you shall be picked up at 07.00 am, to head north to The Blue Hole where camels will be waiting to take you on the first part of your Safari experience. All equipment will be loaded onto the camel, and you take your seats for the app. 1hr ride to Ras Abu Galum. Camp will be set up in Ras Abu Galum, the ‘Million Star Hotel.’ Dinner is freshly prepared and cooked on the open fire.

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    Accommodation

    Beach Hut 0.5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Camel Dive Safari in Ras Abu Galum

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Dahab

    South Sinai Governorate

Day 3

Jeep Dive Safari in Ras Mumlak

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Jeep Dive Safari in Ras Mumlak

Waking up with the sun, you'll have breakfast on the beach. Today, you'll depart by 4x4 Jeep, heading north for another great day of diving in Egypt on the Gulf of Aqaba coastline at Ras Mamluk. A picnic lunch will be served during your surface interval and then you'll return back to base camp after the second dive. You'll overnight in beach huts under the stars.

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    Accommodation

    Beach Hut 0.5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Jeep Dive Safari in Ras Mamluk

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    South Sinai Governorate

Day 4

Jeep Desert Safari, Oasis & Canyons

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Jeep Desert Safari, Oasis & Canyons

The day will be spent exploring by 4x4 Jeep the desert landscapes that make up Sinai's spectacular natural beauty. Visiting the lush garden of a Desert Oasis and an amazingly coloured canyon. Lunch will be freshly prepared on the open fire and served within the Desert Oasis, in traditional Bedouin style. There will be time to discover the many locations and do some trekking on foot through the canyons. Return to Dahab approx 7pm.

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    Accommodation

    Coral Coast Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Jeep Desert Safari in Sinai Peninsula

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    South Sinai Governorate

    Dahab

Day 5

Boat Dive Safari in Gabr el Bint

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Boat Dive Safari in Gabr el Bint

This morning, it will be an early departure from the hotel to drive to the jetty of Dahab. Once onboard, you'll sail for around 50 minutes into the National Park of Nabq. Gabr El Bint, the southernmost dive site of Dahab the underwater landscape is fantastic with a wall running around the north point of a curving bay decorated with table corals, black coral. Within the bay the wall starts at around depth of 8 to 20 meters and gives life to shelters and small caves, it is of outstanding beauty.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Coral Coast Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Boat Dive Safari in Nabq National ParkOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Dahab

    South Sinai Governorate

Day 6

Guided Dive in Bells Blue Hole & Departure

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Guided Dive in Bells Blue Hole & Departure

Leaving the best to last, you'll enjoy your final dive in Dahab at the famous Bells Blue Hole. The Bells is a half-open chimney that reaches a depth of 30 metres and has an arch at 26 metres. The wall is magnificent; it is vertical and in part overhanging with a rich growth of black corals and elephant ear sponges and sea fans. In the deep blue, you'll have the chance to spot Yellowfin Tuna, Orange-spotted Trevallies, Red Sea Fusiliers and the resident Napoleon Wrasses.

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    Activities

    Guided Diving in Dahab

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dahab

Included in Price

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 5 activities
  • 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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