Prepare for an intense journey through the sacred valleys of St. Catherine on our Wadi Gebal expedition. Get ready to conquer towering peaks and rugged trails as you hike to Masabi Mountain and Farsh Elromana. With basic accommodations nestled in nature, this adventure promises to push your limits and leave you with unforgettable memories.
- Get ready as we start our 40km hiking adventure crossing through Eltebeq Trail to ElShaq Valley.
- Take your breath as we rest and enjoy a simple camping experience in nature at the Secret Garden.
- It's a rough hike, but reach the top of Masabi Mountain for a view that makes it all worth it.
- Embrace the natural surroundings as we make our way down to the camp through El Galt el Azraa.
- Pause mid-hike to cook and enjoy a meal surrounded by nature—an experience that adds to the challenge.
- Finally, arrive at our camp in a calm, peaceful valley at El Farsh Elromana Garden.
We will depart from Cairo at 1:30 AM, with a journey of approximately 6 to 7 hours ahead of us, to arrive on the mentioned date of the trip early in the morning at St.Catherine city to make the most out of the day.
Day 1
Welcome to St. Catherine
We start our hiking journey from the city of St. Catherine getting into Wadi Jebal or the Valley of the mountains through Abo Jiffy entrance. On the way we'll stop Ein Skeya for a water break. Later, we continue hiking into Wadi Elshaq where we meet our first natural pool of the trail (season dependent) before passing by El zawatin garden until we reach our camp for the night - the secret garden. We'll spend the night around the bonfire beneath a million stars.
- Get ready as we start our 40km hiking adventure crossing through Eltebeq Trail to ElShaq Valley.
- Take your breath as we rest and enjoy a simple camping experience in nature at the Secret Garden.
Day 2
El-Masabi and Bab Eldonya
After an early start for the day with a delicious bedouin breakfast, we start the trail by heading towards Abo Gasaba Valley. From there we start our way up until we reach El-Masabi mountain highest view point over the surrounding valleys. On a clear day you can see all the way till the Sinai coast. We head back down into Farsh Elaraneb making our way towards Elnijila where we have our light lunch. Having had some rest we start our Bab Eldonya mountain hike which is one of the favorite ones in the region. After reaching the summit and getting enough of the view we head towards Wadi Elzaatar before reaching our final destination - Farsh Elromana garden.
- It's a rough hike, but reach the top of Masabi Mountain for a view that makes it all worth it.
- Embrace the natural surroundings as we make our way down to the camp through El Galt el Azraa.
- Pause mid-hike to cook and enjoy a meal surrounded by nature—an experience that adds to the challenge.
- Finally we reach our camp at a Calm Peaceful valley at el Farsh Elromana Garden
Day 3
Back to City
After having our last mountain breakfast, we pack and start our journey back to St. Catherine City. The trail is a 9 km mostly flat one. The perfect way to bid farewell to these magical mountains. One of the most unforgettable hiking tours in Egypt.
Accommodation:
We will be spending the night in the Valleys in local camping spots. We will be in rooms of 3-5 pax.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation as mentioned in itinerary
- All transfers as per itinerary
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Activities mentioned in itinerary
- Gazef accompanying adventure leader (first aid certified)
- First aid kit
- All service charges and taxes
What is NOT included in the tour
- Sleeping Bags
- Tipping
- Personal Snacks
Non-Egyptians will incur an additional fee of $80 to cover essential permits, accommodation, and ticket price differences. Make sure you have this amount in cash to be paid to your trip chaperone at the start of the journey.
The Adventure Leader's primary role is to ensure your journey flows seamlessly. As your main point of contact throughout the trip, they're dedicated to enhancing your experience. Whether it's offering recommendations on activities or attractions, or facilitating interactions among travelers, they ensure everyone feels connected, although often connections form naturally.
Our groups are filled with solo travelers and like-minded individuals who share a passion for adventure and connecting with others. You'll feel right at home exploring with us.
We use private buses, either a Hiace for smaller groups of 10 or a Coaster for larger groups of 19.
In Egypt, the power supply is Type C and F, with a standard voltage of 220V and a frequency of 50Hz. However During this trip electricity won't be available.
Expect limited or even no network coverage at all. Therefore, be prepared for periods of disconnection.
- Comfortable Clothing
- Long Pants
- Shorts
- Camera (if available)
- Insect Repellent
- Slippers
- Lightweight Trainers
- Towel
- Heavy Jacket
- Sleeping Bag (You can buy from Gazef)
- Fresh Buzz (If available)
- Power Banks (If available)
- Flashlights (If available)
Tipping directly supports local communities, benefiting drivers and suppliers. The tourism sector heavily depends on this support. While not obligatory, your tip is a meaningful 'thank you' for their service.
