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Wadi Gemal

Red Sea coast, south of Mersa Alam, Marsa Alam, Egypt
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Ranked #2 of 11 attractions in Marsa Alam
Type: Reservations
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Cairo, Egypt
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

Though the snorkling experience in this part of the red sea is very tempting and unique, make sure not to miss camping in the deserts of wadi el gemal as well. When you visit wadi el gemal desert take time to get in touch with the localies. Mingle with people, they are very friendly and will be proud to brag... More

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Rivne, Ukraine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

We were there in September 2012. One day trip, taxi from Sentido Hotel. What is Wady? It's actually only the sea and Diving center. The beach is only sand, it's actually wild beach. But I like it. The closest hotel is Shams Alarm. And the trip can be only one day if you don't live in this hotel because absolutely... More

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Warsaw, Poland
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61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

The variety of reef and sea life is enormous. Easily accesible during diving safaris. Recommendable for all sea lovers.

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torino, italy
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

organisation was good,for the boat trip to the island and for the desert experience in the bedouin ospitality also

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uk
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

Don't bother visiting the reserve centre unless you speak Arabic. However you can walk freely and we should be grateful that the Egyptians are trying to protect the area. We only visited the costal strip from the hotel south to the Dom Palms and were unable to arrange a trip into the interior.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2012

i ve been there back in 2007 !amazing trip ! one of the must to do things if your in marsa alam if ur into desert and nature this is the place to be . i spent one day but some stay for 2 or 3 nights i didn't try it . if you have time give it a shot... More

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Ismailia, Egypt
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

This beautiful place and the valley of beauty it's really beautiful thing that you see a camel in this protected Horse riding and camel something wonderful

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Skillingaryd, Jonkopings Lan, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

Everything was god the sun and the stab on the Beach

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Crawley, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2011

riding camels through the dessert and having dinner in a giant tent and you must try the camels cheese as it is out of this world.

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switzerland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2011

It is beautiful because it is so untouched. Very good for diving and snorkeling.

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