Practical Info TRANSPORT

Egypt Air, the national Carrier, has very effective international and domestic flights network, and links Egypt with most countries and most of the tourist cities in Egypt. Wherever your home base is, you will find many airline operators offering services to the tourist airports of Red Sea and Sinai. Taxis are plentiful in the area and are very good value. Air conditioned buses and coaches offer a good way to enjoy the scenery while travelling. It is possible to hire a car with valid driving licence documentation.

Practical Info ENTERING EGYPT

A valid passport is required to enter the country and a visa is often required. This may be obtained in advance in your home country, or purchased for a nominal sum at your entry airport. If you are staying in the main South Sinai region during your stay, a visa will not be required. If you are aiming to visit the Gulf of Aqaba or St Catherine’s by entering overland, you will be granted a 14 days residency permit so will not require a visa.

Practical Info INFORMATION & BOOKING

Booking your trip is simple, with many operators in your home country offering very attractive packages. The internet will also guide you through what’s available, and offer superb tailored packages. You will find that top value is available whether you choose simple budget accommodation or treat yourself to world class 5 star hotels.

DID YOU KNOW? taba

The west south of Taba (along 3590 km2) declared as a National park stretches for each abandon natural and typographical features. The clownfish (made famous in recent years as the star of the hit film Finding Nemo) is, despite its name, one of the cleverer fish around. You’ll see many of them in the clear waters around Taba, but you might not know of the unusual relationship they have with sea anemones.

Taba Heights Golf Course

The Taba Heights Golf Course has the longest championship hole in Egypt. The 14th is 640 yards and is a challenge to the very best golfers in the world – and perhaps you too! On the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba, you can enjoy a round against a backdrop of the dramatic Sinai Mountains and the sparkling Red Sea.
Even if you are not up to championship standard yet, the club offers driving ranges and high quality coaching whether you are a total beginner or more experienced.

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 taba

Talking of travel and mountains, get inside the rocky grandeur instead of just admiring it from the pool or beach! Driving a quad bike through the stunning canyons is an experience you’ll always remember. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken on the short trip from Taba to your starting point.

Taba and Taba Heights

The Taba region really came to worldwide attention in the 1970s when it became a magnet for backpackers looking to enjoy the simple hippy lifestyle. There has been considerable expansion since those days, but the laid-back approach to life is still very evident, especially when compared to the more bouncy feel of Sharm el-Sheikh further south. The feeling of relaxation and being close to nature is one of the main reasons why the Taba region is so popular and there is no doubt that everyday routine will suddenly seem a long way off when you are enjoying life here. The small (and modern) downtown area of Taba Heights is worth a visit for an evening stroll around a few restaurants and shops, with live outdoor entertainment often available. Most of the larger hotels run a free shuttle service. Many people see Taba as the ideal family destination.