El Gouna, nicely located between sea and mountains, offers a wide choice of land activities for every age and inclination. As everywhere in the Red Sea, exploring the awe-inspiring desert is one of the favourite land activities for people of all ages. There are many ways to discover the beauty hidden in wadis and mountains. Whether by camel, 4x4 jeep or quads, desert safaris and day trips take you to unforgettable adventures, guaranteed to take your breath away. Hiking and trekking in the desert is within range of everybody, provided that you go with experienced guides and follow their advice – most excursions to the desert include an easy walk accessible even to the less fit. In addition to the traditional quad and jeep desert safaris, El Gouna offers also an unusual way to discover and experience the awesome scenery and spirit of the Eastern Desert. The local professional horseback riding school, Yalla Horsestable, takes you to secluded desert areas with their beautiful Arabian cross horses, and has ponies for the children too! A great way to spend an afternoon with family and kids is to go to the new Mini Golf at the Abu Tig Marina, an 18-hole family recreational centre offering challenging obstacles and amusing entertainment for all ages. For those who seek extra adrenaline, El Gouna offers a great go kart rink, where you can burn rubber on an interesting circuit. The go kart is open also in the evenings – with a nice rooftop bar where friends and family can watch you racing. Many other ways to keep fit, explore and enjoy the town are at hand. In downtown you will be able to rent bicycles and scooters to zoom around and admire the great scenery. Beach volleyball courts are available at Mangroovy Beach, at the Club House and at Zeytuna Beach. Professional tennis and squash courts are open in daytime and evenings at the Mövenpick Hotel and at the Steigenberger Golf Resort. |