Changes in Itineraries:

Please note that changes of itineraries might occur due to factors out of our hands, such as desertstorms, tough weather conditions, local circumstances etc.

These programs are just an example to give you some idea of the possibilities and how such a program is put together. But all the programs can be changed , combined together or combined to any other program or destination in Egypt. Just let us know your whish and we will tailor your own program.

Sleeping arrangements:

We are responsable for matresses & blankets for the nights sleeping under the stars. However it might be useful to bring your own blankets for the summer and sleeping bag for the winter.

Food and water :

We are reponsable for the meals listed in program details. Meals are prepared by our beduin guiedes - simple but delisious.

Transportations :

Generally we use Toyota landcruiser for longer safaris, comfortable minibus for simple safaris.

Sinai Safari briefings:

For all desert and diving safari programs , a safari briefing will be held if time allows at Daniela Hotel in Dahab, at 6pm the evening before departure. The briefing will be held by the group's safari leader.

Pre-requisits:

People must be generally fit and for hiking at moderate space. They must bring good walking shoes/boots, sleeping bag, hat and sun screen.

For diving Safaris, people must have their dive certificate card, proof they have dived in the last 6 monthes(i.e.logbook) or do check out dive, and meet all PADI medical/dive standards pre-requisites. Divers must have a minimum of 20 dives and ideally be advanced open water divers.

Prticipants:

Participants need to be fit and ready for adventure. The offred Programs are very light and therefore feasable for all groups of ages. Depending on the groups age and fitness grade and your request we can adapt the programs to your needs.

The groups are usually between 4 and 16 people. Of course you can make your own private tour through the desert, but the quoted rates on the homepage start from 4 persons.

Our Guides are specialists is the region, who live there and know the desert like they know their hands- so don't worry about getting lost. In the evening around the camp fire they will talk to you about the history of the desert, the live of the beduins, the desert animals, the oasis and the flora and fauna . together with our guides we als have a driver if a jeep safari and a beduin who will help with cooking.

For the Sinai Tours, we stay the first night at our Daniela Hotel, and if time allows , usually at tea time we make a meeting with the guide to get a briefing about the program with a nice cup of tea.

Hazrdous Animals:

Like wildlife, insects and reptiles are rare.Although the desert is home to skorpiosn and snakes, they do not pose a threat. It is advisable that sleeping bags, rucksacks etc should be kept closed until needed. As a preacution, you should bring insect repellents and insect bite cream.

Higene:

It is important to conserve water in the desert. There will be opportiunities at Oasis and wells to wash up. The provided water supply is intended for cooking and brushing your teeth in the morning.

There are no formal toilets in the desert. There is though an abundance of discreet places one can disappear behind.Guests will be provided with toilet paper and matches to burn it when finished .

Please bring all your required toiletries and medicaments with you as it is almost impossible to find such things in the desert.

What you should take with you:

* Head covering:It is important that you protect your head, face and neck at all times, as the sun is quiet strong during the day, even in winter.It is possible to buy a native style head dress from our Bedouin compagnions at the beginning fo the Safari.

* Clothes: Summer in the Sinai is very warm, you will need Tshirts, long sleeved t-shirts to protect you from the sun as well as long trousers ( a must for the camel safari). If you prefer shorts , make sure you have strong sun block with you. Natural fibers are the best in the heat. Winter days are generally warm but nights can be very cold , especially in the vicinity of St. Katherine. Again long sleeve shirts, trouwsers, sweater, scarf, gloves and a warm winter jacket. Rain is unlikely but not impossible. Modest dress is a must to enter the monastry of st. katherine. Knees and shoulders must be covred. Tough walking shoes or sneakers are a must during the day. for the night lighter shoe wear like sandals are adequate. Thisck socks to cushin your feet.

*Luggage: For the trek, luggage should not exceed 12kg. the rest of the luggage can be left at the hotel until return. Bring a small rucksag for daily use and a bagpack that will be tight at the back of your camel. Please do not bring hard suitcases as they can not be tightened to the camels.

* Medical kit: The medical equipment includes a first aid kit replenished by departing guests. It is recommended though to bring your own medical kit ( spirin, dehydration slats, insect repellent, plaster , diareah tablets etc...). For emergencies hospitals are located in dahab, sharm, nuweiba, taba el tur, abou zenima.

* Cameras, binoculars,torch, baterries.

* And last but not least a big bag of good humor.