Dahab, the “golden” town, is a major centre for the local Bedouin tribes, who are excellent desert guides. In town, you will find an endless choice of excursions to the breathtaking desert that surrounds Dahab. At only a few kilometres away, is the beautiful Abu Galum Protectorate – a preserved area with various coastal and mountain ecosystems unique to the Gulf of Aqaba. Abu Galum is one the most picturesque protectorates of the Red Sea. With its high mountains, narrow sinuous wadis, freshwater springs, coastal sand dunes, gravel alluvial plateaus and raised fossil coral reefs, the area makes for a perfect day of trekking in blissful serenity. Local Bedouins take you to the park with camels and jeeps, along an awesome scenery. There are many ways to discover the beauty hidden in wadis and mountains. Whether by camel, truck, 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. Hotels and resorts in the area offer as well a number of fun land activities. They offer a number of leisure activities on land such as horseback and camel riding, archery, games in multipurpose courts, beachvolley, biking, etc. |