Review Date
May 20, 2002

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

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Summary:
Permits are now pretty much a must. Check with Ali Mohammed, another Bedouin master of organization, at Mirage Village in Dahab. A classic Sinai point to point novice/intermediate level day ride (30-40 Kms)along a spectacular mountainous coastline. Mostly level coastal jeep road with some a good section of camel track in the middle, not too technical and only a few very small climbs. The isolation and scenery will leave are what makes this ride so special. Sheer cliffs on one side and reef breaking waves on the other. There is an oasis up a wadi near Gabr el Bint that is worthy of a side trip. Excellent snorkling at Gaber El Bint. If snorkling elswhere along the carefully judge entry and exit along with the surf conditions-can be very dangerous. After ending the coastal mountain section at the second Coast Guard check point continue on into Nabek National Park. Climb up the bluffs ehere you can see the mangroaves and ranger station in the distance. Continue on past the ranger station and view the wreck of the Maria Shroeder. Just past the wreck one will find a camp/picnic ground. From there find a jeep roar that enters the Mangrove area, stay on it as the mangrove ia an environmentally fragile area. Follow the road through the mangroves as it contours the coast and ends at the dirt berms of a shrimp factory. Circle around the factory and find a group of palm trees, Nakhalet el Tell, a good place to rest and snorkle as well. From there continue along the coastal road past the Beduoin village of El Gharkhana and on to a restraunt-Jurgens(?), where one can get food and water. From there the hard core can ride onto Sharm El Sheik (about 15 more kilometers). STAY ON THE ROAD from here out as there a minefields in the area. You will have to negotiate another coast guard checkpoint prior to leaving the park so be sure to have your paper work in order.

Recommended Route:
Dahab to El Gharkana and return to Dahab via pre arranged pick up. It is also possible to continue on to Sharm El Shiek for a true one way trip.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Ras Mohammed, Ras Abu Gallum.