1-Day Jeep Excursion from Dahab to Small Colored Canyon
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1-Day Jeep Excursion from Dahab to Small Colored Canyon
By King Safari Dahab - Day Tours
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Ages 12-99, max of 4 per group
Duration: 9h
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- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Afternoon tea
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Entry/Admission - Ain Khudra
What's not included- Drinks
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Wear good shoes and sun-protection. Bring enough water
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15570P1- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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- Norbert F0 contributionsTour had been cancelled 13 hours before planned startTour had been cancelled 13 hours before planned start. It has me take more than 2 hours to get refund of the money already paid. To cancel a Tour so shortly is an extreme bad behaviourWritten March 29, 2024
- edwardkeven100 contributionsnice trip in the mountain at nightin our previous trip in Dahab we went to the mountain at night with wood and fire ,we listened to Egyptian songs and we danced also .Written January 20, 2023
- hanajohn00 contributionsromantic tripIt was our first time in Dahab me and my husband wanted to have a romantic time we meet joseph in front of Sababa restaurant, he recommended the Bedouin dinner it was amazing trip they cooked the food on the fire in front of us and they even made me trying to made he Bedouin bread it was so much fun after the dinner we did spend enjoyable time looking at the stars thank you king safari and Joseph for this tripWritten January 19, 2023
- keesenmaureenm0 contributionsA day with the localsTrip to Saint Catherine and the Sinai Everything was well organized, on time, good guides and very relaxed. The visit to the bedouin was a real stay with the locals and no tourist place. Exactly what we wanted.Written November 13, 2022
- Nino_Rukhadze70 contributionsOne day Jerusalem Tour From Sharm el SheikhI booked this tour with H.H.Tours Sharm el-Sheikh although many local tour operators had it on offer. And I had the time of my life. Never before have I been so satisfied with such a long journey. The tour was well-organized and accompanied with professional guides who did their best to provide us with information concerning border procedures in addition to the sites that were included in the itinerary in tedious details. We were picked up from our hotel in Sharm at 8 p. and approximately 2-3 hours later were already at Taba Border. The first check-point in Israel was in Eliat and it took 3 hours to cross the Israeli border. ( Please note that you cross the border YOURSELF and tour operators aren’t responsible for ensuring your entry into Israel, so if you have no intentions others than travel and good track record, you can feel free to use this tour package) . And that’s where our amazing trip started. We boarded another bus with a qualified guide in Eilat and continued our trip. The first stop was the Dead Sea, in which you float, not swim, a truly natural wonder. Next stop was The Jordan River where we performed ablution ritual. Then went on to visit Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Lunch was included in the tour and it was yet another unique experience to taste local food. As for the sites we visited and shrines, that’s another story, which requires just superlatives to describe. Having visited Christian, Muslim and Jewish quarters and The Western Wall, our trip ended at the Mount of Olives. At approximately 6 p. m we boarded the bus again and went back to Sharm el Sheikh. We took this trip August and it was unbearably hot, especially in the South of Israel. However, there were fewer tourists that at some other time and we avoided queues and big crowds to enter temples. I certainly recommend this tour with H.H.Tours Sharm el-Sheikh. Mr. Moimen Gomaa, the manager of the company is the best of a kind and most importantly, the tour is reasonably priced.Written September 4, 2022
- anoukb4820 contributionsGreat experienceI wanted to it on a camel and go to the desert so we did the Small and Colored Canyon by camel. We also went with the jeep first otherwise this trip would take couple of days It was an amazing experience. I liked the food very much as well.Written August 18, 2022
- 159rhettb0 contributionsGood organisationWe went to zt catherine and the mountain and it was organised very quickly for a good price. The trip was interesting and not too difficult to do. Afterwards we were very happy but also very tiredWritten August 16, 2022
- 159rhettb0 contributionsVery interstingI didnt know Jerusalem was so close to Dahab, so I went on a daytrip and it was great. Of course it was a long busride but it was worth it. Dipped myself in the Dead Sea, Went to the place where Jesus got batised, where he was born and where he died. Pretty awesome!Written August 16, 2022
- 167olivere0 contributionsA great tripeverybody said we had t go here, o we booked this trip for the sunrise. We had t climb the mountain in the very early morning, but it was much more easy thatn i expected. The sunrise was beautiful, and the walk in the monastery lovely. Lots of herbs. we had a very good guide.Written August 14, 2022
- 167olivere0 contributionsBest organisation for solo travelersI went to the three pools blue hole, st catherine and wadi wishiwashi. Bob and Joseph were so nice for me. I was a bit apprehensive as i am a solotraveler but they made me feel welcome and safeWritten August 14, 2022
- I1330YBemmaj0 contributionsa trip to rememberIt was a really early start and an exhausting day, but I am happy that i took this opportunity! Next time i come to dahab, I am planning to do the 3 day trip. Petra is absolutely amazing.Written August 14, 2022
- liamsJ6852LA0 contributionsBest tour operator in townI did several trips over 15 dys. Highlights were absolutely the trip into the desert to visit Wadi weshwashi, Mt Sinai and Petra You have to gety used to the Egyptian way of organisation and timing, but I loved it.Written August 13, 2022
- rossfG7612NZ0 contributions5 days in the desert, got ridd of all my stress and anxietyI booked a private desert trip of 5 days with 3 friends. We were lucky that Joseph and Annet from youtube-channel Dahablive were our guides. I have been to Dahab many times and finally, this is the first time someone offers an interesting desert tour. I have been sleeping in the desert before, but all the archaeological sites make it so much more interesting. And on top of that, we met and slept with the Bedouin Hamada-tribe who is still living in the desert on the traditional way. Umm Yasser is such a strong woman. I feel very privileged and my next visit to the Sinai Desert is already planned! Ask for Joseph of overnight trips in the desert. they are absolutely amazing"Written March 18, 2022
- 962mayan0 contributionsSuch a beautiful placethank you for helping me organise this for us! It was great to see all these special things in the desert and thank you for the very knowledgeable guide. It was the highlight of our holidayWritten February 15, 2022
- WilliamsDavid10 contributionsKing Safari Tours is the bestI booked a daytrip to Wadi Gnei and Three Pools. It was very busy but there was a good vibe. My girl didnt join me but I still had a good time. The tour guide was absolutely great and took us on the quad bike into the mountains which was awesome. Next day we went to St Catherine and Mount Sinai, also well worth a visit! There is a lot to do in and around Dahab, but I recommend doing it with a proper agency like King Safari. One of the other hotelguests booked the same trip somewhere else and was very disappointed and didnt have a good time.Written November 10, 2021
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Heather R
5 contributions
Jan 2022
This is the second excursion we booked with King Safari. First, we went on a private tour and this is a scheduled group tour.
We had a really nice group and a perfect day out. Both the canyons require a little bit of scrambling but nothing too hard for me and my girlfriend (we are quite unfit ;-) )
I for one truely fell in love with the Sinai Desert and the Bedouins and am looking forward to my next trip with King Safari.. Thank you Bob and Joseph for taking us under your wings. We would have never had the courage to do these things without your guidance!
We had a really nice group and a perfect day out. Both the canyons require a little bit of scrambling but nothing too hard for me and my girlfriend (we are quite unfit ;-) )
I for one truely fell in love with the Sinai Desert and the Bedouins and am looking forward to my next trip with King Safari.. Thank you Bob and Joseph for taking us under your wings. We would have never had the courage to do these things without your guidance!
Written January 17, 2022
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Bram B
2 contributions
Aug 2022
I really wanted to go to the deserty, but they said in the summer it was not such a good idea. Luckily! Some "cool" days in August, so we went anyway. And it was amaaaazing. Yes, it was hot, but hey, thats one of the features of a desert, innit?
The canyons are an extraordinary enviroment to take some stunning pictures. The lunch in the little bedouin village was very tasty and it was great to have the opportunity to meet the locals.
The canyons are an extraordinary enviroment to take some stunning pictures. The lunch in the little bedouin village was very tasty and it was great to have the opportunity to meet the locals.
Written August 19, 2022
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Maya N
3 contributions
Feb 2022
The start was a bit messy as we had to wait for the car, but we had a wonderful time. It is so great driving into the desert and just walking about. So many photo opportunities, just overwhelming!
As said, I will come back, and then I want to do the multiple day trip they offer.... It must be amazing to sleep in the desert, but bit too cold for me now ;=)
As said, I will come back, and then I want to do the multiple day trip they offer.... It must be amazing to sleep in the desert, but bit too cold for me now ;=)
Written February 16, 2022
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joyce74
London68 contributions
Apr 2011
We recently booked a day trip from Dahab to Petra with King Safari. Excellent service from King Safari. Great thing was that their touts outside the store didn't hassle you as you walked past. They offered the best price (currently $230 each) and all the arrangements regarding visas and hotel collection, transfers etc. went to plan. Minibus used for collection was clean, with a/c and a safe driver. King Safari were also one of the few companies we checked out which allowed you to pay with credit cards.
If you do want to do the day trip to Petra from Dahab however, be warned that the companies in Dahab have very little influence over the day apart from your actual collection and drop off at your hotel. Once collected from your hotel, you'll be dropped off to join a coach which is coming from Sharm with other tourists. It's a 5am start and you reach the port of Taba (where more tourists join you from Taba Heights) around 8am, leaving by boat at 8.30am. When you arrive in Jordan, the entire group from the ferry are divided into different language groups and then take different coaches. It's about a 2.5 hour drive to Petra and the coach also makes a rest stop and then a stop for lunch close to Petra. Given that Jordan is 1 hour ahead of Dahab time, you won't actually start the tour around Petra until about 2.30 / 3pm.
Our guide showed us around Petra (along with the rest of the coach) but you are also free to wonder around yourself. It is an amazing site but obviously full of tourists and all the tacky market stalls selling tourist trinkets. I was quite grateful to be visiting now as there are relatively few tourists in the area following the political unrest in the region but still the site was quite busy. Whilst the organisation of the tour from the Jordan side was good, excellent coach, good food, enough rest stops etc, unfortunately our guide was not very good. He told us a little bit of information about Jordan & Petra but spent the rest of the time using the microphone on the coach to tell jokes (sometimes very insensitive) about the situation in Libya at the moment and the recent tragedy in Japan.
We arrived back in Dahab at about 11pm - a very long day but worth the effort.
Whilst Petra is worth seeing, obviously with a one day tour of this nature and the distances involved travelling either from Sharm or Dahab, you expect to be hearded around quite a lot and to spend much of the day on a coach and with that comes the risk of getting a guide who likes the sound of his own voice and tries to be a comedian. If you go expecting that, then you won't be disappointed. If you want a really factual tour of Petra with indepth insight into the history and archeaology of the site, you really need to visit for longer. This however is not a criticism of King Safari as I do not think they have any influence over the guides used in Jordan.
King Safari also helped us to be prepared for the visit by warning us to take warm clothing which thankfully we did. Temperatures on the way to Petra and at the site are a lot different to Dahab as there is a big distance involved. Some people on our trip were in beach wear and were freezing all day. You also need a pair of trainers for walking round, flip flops are not adequate for walking around the site.
If you do want to do the day trip to Petra from Dahab however, be warned that the companies in Dahab have very little influence over the day apart from your actual collection and drop off at your hotel. Once collected from your hotel, you'll be dropped off to join a coach which is coming from Sharm with other tourists. It's a 5am start and you reach the port of Taba (where more tourists join you from Taba Heights) around 8am, leaving by boat at 8.30am. When you arrive in Jordan, the entire group from the ferry are divided into different language groups and then take different coaches. It's about a 2.5 hour drive to Petra and the coach also makes a rest stop and then a stop for lunch close to Petra. Given that Jordan is 1 hour ahead of Dahab time, you won't actually start the tour around Petra until about 2.30 / 3pm.
Our guide showed us around Petra (along with the rest of the coach) but you are also free to wonder around yourself. It is an amazing site but obviously full of tourists and all the tacky market stalls selling tourist trinkets. I was quite grateful to be visiting now as there are relatively few tourists in the area following the political unrest in the region but still the site was quite busy. Whilst the organisation of the tour from the Jordan side was good, excellent coach, good food, enough rest stops etc, unfortunately our guide was not very good. He told us a little bit of information about Jordan & Petra but spent the rest of the time using the microphone on the coach to tell jokes (sometimes very insensitive) about the situation in Libya at the moment and the recent tragedy in Japan.
We arrived back in Dahab at about 11pm - a very long day but worth the effort.
Whilst Petra is worth seeing, obviously with a one day tour of this nature and the distances involved travelling either from Sharm or Dahab, you expect to be hearded around quite a lot and to spend much of the day on a coach and with that comes the risk of getting a guide who likes the sound of his own voice and tries to be a comedian. If you go expecting that, then you won't be disappointed. If you want a really factual tour of Petra with indepth insight into the history and archeaology of the site, you really need to visit for longer. This however is not a criticism of King Safari as I do not think they have any influence over the guides used in Jordan.
King Safari also helped us to be prepared for the visit by warning us to take warm clothing which thankfully we did. Temperatures on the way to Petra and at the site are a lot different to Dahab as there is a big distance involved. Some people on our trip were in beach wear and were freezing all day. You also need a pair of trainers for walking round, flip flops are not adequate for walking around the site.
Written April 11, 2011
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HGJ821
Amsterdam, The Netherlands25 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
My brother and I looked for a day trip to the White and Colored Canyon, which is a well known site about 50km from Dahab. King Safari Dahab offered this. We were told we would leave the next day at 08:00am and that the group wouldn't consist of more that eight people due to the limited seating in the jeep.
They let us wait for 45 minutes the next morning. Furthermore, they stuffed nine people in the jeep, and as a result it was quite an uncomfortable while being seated for three hours the entire day. When I confronted the guy who sold us the tour with these things he got very angry at us for complaining. I expected an apology, but not this!
Even though the Canyons are worth visiting, I certainly wouldn't recommend this operator. They are rude and don't deliver what they promise. Do yourself a favor and find a different one.
They let us wait for 45 minutes the next morning. Furthermore, they stuffed nine people in the jeep, and as a result it was quite an uncomfortable while being seated for three hours the entire day. When I confronted the guy who sold us the tour with these things he got very angry at us for complaining. I expected an apology, but not this!
Even though the Canyons are worth visiting, I certainly wouldn't recommend this operator. They are rude and don't deliver what they promise. Do yourself a favor and find a different one.
Written October 18, 2015
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LancashireLass_7
Limassol City, Cyprus48 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
This was a whole day trip into the Sinai desert. We were collected by minibus and driven into the desert as far as the rough road would go, then transferred into 4x4s after some Bedouin tea in the desert. These took us to the start of the red canyon, where they left us to walk the canyon which takes approximately one hour. At the end of the canyon we were picked up again and driven to an oasis where we had a very pleasant vegetarian lunch and rest for an hour.
After that we set off walking into the desert to the White canyon. This walk takes approximately 2 hours and in some places required climbing up and down very steep rock faces, or some very rough walking. You have to be very physically fit to do this trip!
But the canyons are so stunningly beautiful, it is totally worth it. The trip ends with s very steep sand slope that you literally "ski" down in your trainers, which is huge fun, once you realise that it's actually possible to do this!
At this point you are picked up again by the 4x4s and then returned back to Dahab via minibus.IT
IT IS A TOTALLY FANTASTIC DAY OUT. We were perhaps fortunate that our fellow travellers, who were German, French and Egyptian were brilliant company. Which certainly added to our enjoyment, but I would really recommend this trip if you are fit. I am retired but quite fit, so you don't have to be young, just nimble and a bit brave! We took s day out from diving to walk the canyons, and we are so glad that we fid
After that we set off walking into the desert to the White canyon. This walk takes approximately 2 hours and in some places required climbing up and down very steep rock faces, or some very rough walking. You have to be very physically fit to do this trip!
But the canyons are so stunningly beautiful, it is totally worth it. The trip ends with s very steep sand slope that you literally "ski" down in your trainers, which is huge fun, once you realise that it's actually possible to do this!
At this point you are picked up again by the 4x4s and then returned back to Dahab via minibus.IT
IT IS A TOTALLY FANTASTIC DAY OUT. We were perhaps fortunate that our fellow travellers, who were German, French and Egyptian were brilliant company. Which certainly added to our enjoyment, but I would really recommend this trip if you are fit. I am retired but quite fit, so you don't have to be young, just nimble and a bit brave! We took s day out from diving to walk the canyons, and we are so glad that we fid
Written October 28, 2015
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Rebecca Thomas
London, UK56 contributions
Apr 2013
We went on the two day Jerusalem/Petra trip with king safari - the Petra part was excellent and our English guide was very good albeit the day was a bit of a rush as there is so much to cram into one day!
Jerusalem however was not so great - we had paid specifically for an English guide and yet our guide (sub contractor I understand) was, well, an idiot. Very political when trying to tell us "objectively" about Jerusalem and its history, kept swaying into his own religious and political beliefs which grated quite quickly. Our guide also only talked to us on the bus for about 10 minutes whereas the Russians had a guide who took over and talked for an hour at least after that. Basically it was rather like hijacking the Russians trips - they wanted to go to all the souvenir shops and so we did - rather than see the beautiful old town of Jerusalem or spend any time at the wailing wall (we had 10 minutes I kid you not) we spent instead 1 3/4 hours at a gift shop so the russians could stock up on god knows what. Our guide then had to rush us around the city and when I tried to catch up to him to ask him about various things he could be quite aggressive at times and defensive, almost as if he knew that he was giving a second class service.
The good part though was the owner, Josef. Professional throughout with excellent English, when we complained about our guide upon returning to dahab he apologised, listened and dealt with our concerns very well. He took on board all our issues and told us that he would not be using this guide again (who was from a new company previously not used by them apparently)
He also provided a spectacular evening of compensation - taking us out on camels to a Bedouin dinner the following night under the stars - absolutely fantastic! I would recommend people book this trip too as it was brilliant fun - had excellent tea and BBQ food in the mountains and singing and dancing around the campfire.
All in all - although we had some gripes about the Jerusalem part of the trip at first, Josef dealt with everything superbly and I would now rate him first class! Thanks again for the hospitality guys!
Jerusalem however was not so great - we had paid specifically for an English guide and yet our guide (sub contractor I understand) was, well, an idiot. Very political when trying to tell us "objectively" about Jerusalem and its history, kept swaying into his own religious and political beliefs which grated quite quickly. Our guide also only talked to us on the bus for about 10 minutes whereas the Russians had a guide who took over and talked for an hour at least after that. Basically it was rather like hijacking the Russians trips - they wanted to go to all the souvenir shops and so we did - rather than see the beautiful old town of Jerusalem or spend any time at the wailing wall (we had 10 minutes I kid you not) we spent instead 1 3/4 hours at a gift shop so the russians could stock up on god knows what. Our guide then had to rush us around the city and when I tried to catch up to him to ask him about various things he could be quite aggressive at times and defensive, almost as if he knew that he was giving a second class service.
The good part though was the owner, Josef. Professional throughout with excellent English, when we complained about our guide upon returning to dahab he apologised, listened and dealt with our concerns very well. He took on board all our issues and told us that he would not be using this guide again (who was from a new company previously not used by them apparently)
He also provided a spectacular evening of compensation - taking us out on camels to a Bedouin dinner the following night under the stars - absolutely fantastic! I would recommend people book this trip too as it was brilliant fun - had excellent tea and BBQ food in the mountains and singing and dancing around the campfire.
All in all - although we had some gripes about the Jerusalem part of the trip at first, Josef dealt with everything superbly and I would now rate him first class! Thanks again for the hospitality guys!
Written April 7, 2013
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Dmitriy74
Moscow, Russia71 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
Thanks to manager King Safari Dahab for well organized half-day trip to canyon. They advised privat trip to very special canyon other than well known Colored and White canyons. Jeep+hiking+light lunch into desert under the palm-tree. Special thanks to guide Mansur - very friendly and exceptional feelings of desert and mountains. Some tips - need suitable footwear for climbing, may be difficult for some people, in winter may be cold and windy into rocks, don't forget enough drinking water.
Written January 11, 2013
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FlowerToThePower
London UK2 contributions
Apr 2012 • Solo
As I gaze on the window and only see the usual London's rain, I remember my holiday and how I had an amazing time during all the trips with King Safari Dahab and there have been lots of them while being in Dahab.
I want to thank Bob, Joseph and the entire staff and guides for taking care that I'm enjoying myself at any moment (sorry for not mentioning other names but I'm really bad at remembering them). The agency is really well organized with wonderful and helpful staff, competent guides, competitive prices and great trips and activities (some of the trips only found at King Safari)!
Below you will find the trips I have been to, my thoughts and some advice:
1. Snorkeling at the Ras Mohammed (3 snorkeling trips in 1, as you actually are taken to 3 different spots to snorkel plus a very enjoyable lunch prepared by the bedoiuns: one more beautiful than the other) and Blue Hole (watch out at the Blue Hole as it is very deep but it's worth it; if you are not accustomed to big depths, like I wasn't and panicked for a couple of minutes, prepare yourself ahead and take somebody with you). I have been in April 2012 in Dahab and the water was quite cold, especially along the abrupt reefs, so put on either a swimsuit or special clothing.
2. Submarine trip (good chance for photos and for people who don't snorkel but still want to see the coral reefs; note: quite chilly when going down the boat, so take something to put on).
3. Quad biking (first time I did this and it instantly became my favorite experience: what a rush!). I actually booked quad 2 trips: 1st at the Wadi Connection & Blue Lagoon (I was lucky since it was just I and the guide: no waiting after the group but did only what I wanted) and the 2nd tailored after my taste, which comprised of almost 3 quad trips in 1 and lasted for about 3 and a half hours. I had only to ask of Bob and Joseph and it was done (and with a discount as well).
4. Horse riding (very good and patient guide; prepare yourself for some pain after the galloping – you can guess the body part I'm referring to!)
5. 2 day jeep and camel safari (I was pleasantly surprised by the Closed Canyon, which is really narrow so you have to be quite slim to get to the end of it, and the Mushroom Rock – quite a wonder rock. I spent the night in the Ain Khondra Oasis, which is an excellent chance to spend some time with the bedouins, observe their customs, talk to them and sleep under the naked sky, watched only by the stars. Note: when spending the night in an oasis, take a sheet with you to put it over their bed: trust me on this but don't be put off by this advice – take it as it is and go there & spend the night! It's worth it!
6. Stargazing (wow, indeed; if you come from Europe, it's a must. It's your chance to discover the way the sky free of pollution, a different layout of the stars, explained to you in plain terms and actually see through the telescope the Saturn and Venus planets and the mighty Moon, plus a very enjoyable evening with food, music and dance).
7. Rainbow Canyon (just one word to describe my feelings: speechless! Indeed, all the colours with so different patterns mixed up with strange shapes carved in the rocks by the wind... 2 hours and a half of delight). By the way, King Safari is the only agency in Dahab to operate this trip.
8. St. Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai. (oh my, what a climb: I really thought it will finish me off! It was quite challenging for me but bear in mind I'm a smoker and usually spend the time sitting in front of the computer. So, if you are like me, just take the camel-taxi from the beginning of the mount, cause if you take it later, like I did, it will cost you the same. The camel doesn't ride till the top of the mountain anyway, so you'll have to climb about 300 stairs made out of big rocks and feel good about yourself that you still put some effort in it! But when you finally get to the top to see the sun rising and discover little by little the views of the surrounding mountains, you'll only want to either stay there or to do it again the next day! And how many times can you say you have climbed the actual mountain of Moses! Don't forget to stop and pray at the Monastery!). remember though to dress well, as up the mountain is quite chilly, good trainers and a flashlight.
Note: for all your trips in the desert don't forget to take with you water, sunscreen and insect repellent!
In closing, I just want to fully recommend the King Safari Dahab as a very attentive agency to the needs and wellbeing of their customers and which practically moulds to everyone's taste. As an example of the owner's care for their customers, the guides were called by Bob or Joseph without fail during all the trips to enquire about the tourists, if they needed anything else, even spoke to some of them to assure themselves everything was ok.
Congratulations Kind Safari Dahab!
I want to thank Bob, Joseph and the entire staff and guides for taking care that I'm enjoying myself at any moment (sorry for not mentioning other names but I'm really bad at remembering them). The agency is really well organized with wonderful and helpful staff, competent guides, competitive prices and great trips and activities (some of the trips only found at King Safari)!
Below you will find the trips I have been to, my thoughts and some advice:
1. Snorkeling at the Ras Mohammed (3 snorkeling trips in 1, as you actually are taken to 3 different spots to snorkel plus a very enjoyable lunch prepared by the bedoiuns: one more beautiful than the other) and Blue Hole (watch out at the Blue Hole as it is very deep but it's worth it; if you are not accustomed to big depths, like I wasn't and panicked for a couple of minutes, prepare yourself ahead and take somebody with you). I have been in April 2012 in Dahab and the water was quite cold, especially along the abrupt reefs, so put on either a swimsuit or special clothing.
2. Submarine trip (good chance for photos and for people who don't snorkel but still want to see the coral reefs; note: quite chilly when going down the boat, so take something to put on).
3. Quad biking (first time I did this and it instantly became my favorite experience: what a rush!). I actually booked quad 2 trips: 1st at the Wadi Connection & Blue Lagoon (I was lucky since it was just I and the guide: no waiting after the group but did only what I wanted) and the 2nd tailored after my taste, which comprised of almost 3 quad trips in 1 and lasted for about 3 and a half hours. I had only to ask of Bob and Joseph and it was done (and with a discount as well).
4. Horse riding (very good and patient guide; prepare yourself for some pain after the galloping – you can guess the body part I'm referring to!)
5. 2 day jeep and camel safari (I was pleasantly surprised by the Closed Canyon, which is really narrow so you have to be quite slim to get to the end of it, and the Mushroom Rock – quite a wonder rock. I spent the night in the Ain Khondra Oasis, which is an excellent chance to spend some time with the bedouins, observe their customs, talk to them and sleep under the naked sky, watched only by the stars. Note: when spending the night in an oasis, take a sheet with you to put it over their bed: trust me on this but don't be put off by this advice – take it as it is and go there & spend the night! It's worth it!
6. Stargazing (wow, indeed; if you come from Europe, it's a must. It's your chance to discover the way the sky free of pollution, a different layout of the stars, explained to you in plain terms and actually see through the telescope the Saturn and Venus planets and the mighty Moon, plus a very enjoyable evening with food, music and dance).
7. Rainbow Canyon (just one word to describe my feelings: speechless! Indeed, all the colours with so different patterns mixed up with strange shapes carved in the rocks by the wind... 2 hours and a half of delight). By the way, King Safari is the only agency in Dahab to operate this trip.
8. St. Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai. (oh my, what a climb: I really thought it will finish me off! It was quite challenging for me but bear in mind I'm a smoker and usually spend the time sitting in front of the computer. So, if you are like me, just take the camel-taxi from the beginning of the mount, cause if you take it later, like I did, it will cost you the same. The camel doesn't ride till the top of the mountain anyway, so you'll have to climb about 300 stairs made out of big rocks and feel good about yourself that you still put some effort in it! But when you finally get to the top to see the sun rising and discover little by little the views of the surrounding mountains, you'll only want to either stay there or to do it again the next day! And how many times can you say you have climbed the actual mountain of Moses! Don't forget to stop and pray at the Monastery!). remember though to dress well, as up the mountain is quite chilly, good trainers and a flashlight.
Note: for all your trips in the desert don't forget to take with you water, sunscreen and insect repellent!
In closing, I just want to fully recommend the King Safari Dahab as a very attentive agency to the needs and wellbeing of their customers and which practically moulds to everyone's taste. As an example of the owner's care for their customers, the guides were called by Bob or Joseph without fail during all the trips to enquire about the tourists, if they needed anything else, even spoke to some of them to assure themselves everything was ok.
Congratulations Kind Safari Dahab!
Written May 23, 2012
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G-trotter13
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May 2015 • Friends
We were in Egypt with my partner primarily for the snorkeling, but it being our first time, we wanted to see and do a lot. I contacted Joseph before our arrival and once in Dahab, he sent a car to pick us up and bring us to his office so we could discuss our plans in person. We ended up booking 3 trips with him - Overnight climb of Mt Sinai, 1 day trip by bus to Cairo, and a tailor made trip on quad bikes to Blue hole and a Wadi.
We were a bit apprehensive about the trip to Cairo on a public bus, however all went well. Joseph stayed in touch via Whatsapp the whole time and our guide in Cairo was very nice.
The Mt. Sinai was my favorite trip but be aware you're going to waste a lot of time at checkpoints without anyone explaining the hold up to you. It's not King Safari's fault and it's something you just have to accept if you're visiting the country. The drivers on this tour are local bedouins who do not answer to the tour companies so you're always playing Russian Roulette when booking this trip through anyone.
The quad bike and Blue hole trip was definitely a laugh, our driver/guide was very funny and accommodating, I wish I remembered his name to praise him.
All in all the drivers were always on time, most of them very cordial and no one was ever rude or dismissive. Being constantly in touch with Joseph on the phone was very reassuring since we did not know what to expect when traveling the country. He helped make this a holiday to remember.
Thank you Joseph and the team!
We were a bit apprehensive about the trip to Cairo on a public bus, however all went well. Joseph stayed in touch via Whatsapp the whole time and our guide in Cairo was very nice.
The Mt. Sinai was my favorite trip but be aware you're going to waste a lot of time at checkpoints without anyone explaining the hold up to you. It's not King Safari's fault and it's something you just have to accept if you're visiting the country. The drivers on this tour are local bedouins who do not answer to the tour companies so you're always playing Russian Roulette when booking this trip through anyone.
The quad bike and Blue hole trip was definitely a laugh, our driver/guide was very funny and accommodating, I wish I remembered his name to praise him.
All in all the drivers were always on time, most of them very cordial and no one was ever rude or dismissive. Being constantly in touch with Joseph on the phone was very reassuring since we did not know what to expect when traveling the country. He helped make this a holiday to remember.
Thank you Joseph and the team!
Written July 25, 2015
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