EASY TRAVEL taba

Several airlines fly directly in to Taba, but if you’d like to really absorb the scale and beauty of the surrounding country, consider flying in to Sharm and driving the 200 km. Whether you hire a car or a professional driver, you can look forward to stunning mountains and dazzling rock formations as you speed along the (mainly) straight roads which seem to slice through the terrain. Expect the journey to take just under two hours – and you won’t forget it!

deep canyons

Even though the deep canyons look dry, they owe their existence to great rainstorms, rivers and floods. In the past, the region boasted much more rain and standing water and it’s easy to see the tracks of old torrents. Even today, the ownpours in the short rainy season see water racing through these wadis (old valleys or dry river beds).


Even in the dry summer, there’s more water around than you might think. The bushes (often brooms) you’ll see in rocky outcrops have root systems which have developed to find – and store – precious water

Pharaoh’s Island

A few miles south of Taba, and just off the coast, is Pharaoh’s Island – for good reason, one of the most photographed sites in the regions. After a safety briefing and some gentle tuition, you’ll be at the controls of your own quad with the throaty engine note road buncing off the canyon walls. When you stop for a break and a refreshing drink halfway round your trip, the silence is stunning. To complete a perfect day, head back for a refreshing shower to rinse the canyon dust off, laze by the pool, and then look forward to a meal of a lifetime.


For a truly world class dining experience, make time to book a table at Castle Zaman, a little north of Nuweiba near Basata Camp. This amazing place boasts “slow castle food” where high quality fresh meat and fish is slow cooked in a style perfected over centuries. It’s worth allowing some extra time to absorb the special atmosphere of the place, including a bit of shopping time to see their “dungeon” which offers souvenirs and gifts well away from the usual run of things! Be sure to book ahead, as the place is deservedly popular, and they’ll fix everything including a pick-up from your hotel.

don’t miss Nuweiba

For a truly world class dining experience, make time to book a table at Castle Zaman, a little north of Nuweiba near Basata Camp – more in the Taba section. The Bedouin charm of this area, combined with new, modern resort hotels, makes this a unique place to visit, where visitors can experience the culture and traditions of
Egyptian life and architecture as well as the luxury of a first-class holiday, all surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery and dive sites in the world. The sunrise in the east over the Gulf of Aqaba and the distant mountains of Saudi Arabia, which is a sight you will never forget.

Easy Travel Nuweiba

As you would expect from a top resort destination, Nuweiba offers a wealth of activity for visitors to enjoy, whatever their age.
From Nuweiba, excursions can be easily arranged to places of interest in the area. A camel trek or jeep safari to the unspoiled
protected area of Ras Abu Gallum, where the only permanent residents are the Bedouin, and no hotels, shops, or
restaurants have been built, making it feel like a journey back through time to simpler days. It is from this area
that traditional Bedouin fishermen, the only people allowed to fish in this area, supply Nuweiba restaurants withfreshly-caught local fish and seafood. Probably one of the most popular excursions form Nuweiba it to St Catherine’s monastery, which often includes side trips to Nawamis with its early Bronze Age burial chambers. Other stops include the Stone of Inscriptions, with its ancient writings from many different civilizations from many eras. Other excursions include camel trips, some of three or five days to take in some of the wonders of the desert. However, the same tours can usually be arranged for one day by jeep for those who would prefer to sleep in the comfort of their hotel each night. The Coloured Canyon and Oasis Ain Hudra (biblical Hazeroth) treks take you to palm gardens and great landscape while the oasis of Ain Um Ahmad is the most beautiful and biggest oasis in South Sinai. Bedouins there grow fruits such as oranges, almonds, peaches, figs and dates, and also cultivate the land, farming corn, wheat and vegetables. Divers will find that the central locationof Nuweiba means that they can enjoy dives in a variety of sites, each with their own uniqueness and variety of coral and marine life. Whatever your experience level with diving, there will be a site ideal for you, with many able to accommodate everyone from beginners to experts simply because of the natural variety of the area.