The area from Hamata to Berenice is the last Egyptian territory before the boundary zone with Sudan. A land of timeless beauty and inspiring nature, it offers the most remote and secluded beaches and desert locales of the whole Red Sea. With its breathtaking views and unforgettable atmosphere, the Eastern Desert is a land of exhilarating boundlessness, and a favourite destination for an endless series of excursions and activities. Most desert trips include the visit to a typical Bedouin settlement, where you will be shown how this timeless nomad people lives in harmony with its very harsh land. 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. A morning or afternoon visit to the impressive Wadi el Gemal National Park is a must. The excellent eco-lodge situated in the heart of the park is an oasis full of surprises. Start your day by watching the interesting documentary about the park in the “cinema” tent, with state of the art technology, and continue by visiting the Wadi on the most beautiful and best kept camels of Egypt. In addition to this, the resorts offer a selection of land-based sports and leisure activities. From tennis courts to games rooms with table tennis, to billiards, darts, beach volleyball, water polo, water gymnastics, aerobic and stretching classes, jogging on the beach, the area has a wealth of fun activities to break the lazy routine of beach and swimming pool. |