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Jebel Birga Trek (3 days) The Jebel Birga Trek is a visit of the most interesting areas south of Ain Hodra. It is a great option for those looking to learn more about the Sinai desert, away from mass tourism destinations in a short time.
Highlights: Ain Hodra, White Canyon, Wide open sandy plateau of Barga, Sandstone towers, Gebel Barga, Steep Sanddune of Wadi Haduda, Granite canyon and dry waterfall of Wadi Haduda See trek in images Inquiries and reservation The program starts early from the oasis of Ain Hodra, about one hour drive from the major South Sinai cities. We can organize for a pick up from any Sinai destination or from Cairo. Price depends on the distance and the number of people in the group. Optional to arrive the day before and explore the oasis. Night and dinner in Bedouin garden camp can be arranged.
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| Day 01 | - Breakfast
- Walk around Ain Hodra
- White Canyon
- Well Trodden, but beautiful sandstone canyon
- Involves some climbing
- Arrive on open sandy plateau
- Reach St. Kathrine’s road
- Climb over Abu Lorshya plateau
- Descent through Wadi El Gibi towards Barga plateau
- Real open desert feel
- Large Sandstone structures
- Set up camp at the base of Gebel Mahrum
- Dinner
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| Day 02 | - Breakfast
- Open Day – Possibility to stay back at the camp and relax, explore the beautiful Barga area or climb Jebel Barga (1004m)
- Dinner
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| Day 03 | - Breakfast
- Begin heading back east towards the sea across Barga plateau
- Reach the Haduda Sand dune biggest in south Sinai
- Choose the camel path or have a blast running down the 200m soft sand surface
- Enter Wadi Haduda
- Extreme scenery change with granite rock and dry waterfalls
- Tea break
- Join Bottom portion of Wadi El Gibi and reach Dahab road
- Jeep pick-up back to Dahab or other destination.
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See trek in images Inquiries and reservation
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