Bedouin Desert Safari: Jeep Tracks, Oasis Villages and Stargazing
The Sinai interior is a world apart from the beaches. Jeep safaris penetrate deep into the granite mountains, visiting Bedouin communities, hidden oases, ancient rock inscriptions and extraordinary viewpoints over the peninsula.
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Sinai Interior Jeep Tracks
Guided 4WD tours cross the high plateau of the Sinai interior, passing through landscapes of red and black granite boulders, dry wadis and isolated mountain passes rarely seen by beach visitors.
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Bedouin Hospitality Stops
Jeep tours typically include stops at Bedouin encampments where families serve tea, flatbread and local honey. The conversation through guides reveals the rapidly changing Bedouin way of life.
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Wadi Kid and Hidden Oases
Several wadis in the south Sinai contain fresh water springs surrounded by palm trees, tamarisk and unexpected green vegetation. Wadi Kid is accessible by jeep and popular for short hikes.
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Ancient Rock Inscriptions
The granite walls of Sinai wadis bear thousands of years of inscriptions by travelers, pilgrims and Bedouin, including Nabataean, Greek, Arabic and Coptic carvings.
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Star Gazing Camp
Desert nights in Sinai are spectacular with no light pollution. Many operators offer overnight stays in Bedouin camps with telescope-assisted star sessions and sleeping under canvas.
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Nabq Protected Area
A coastal protected area north of Sharm with the largest mangrove forests in the Sinai, accessible to visitors on guided walks. The juxtaposition of desert mountains and tidal mangroves is dramatic.