Hiking

Hiking with Mady MacDonald

Feel like stretching your legs?

Dahab is a world of endless possibilities. Spectacular desert mountains creep up to the blue expanse of the Gulf of Aquaba. Whether you’re in town for diving, yoga, windsurfing or just relaxing, you will find that Dahab has what you need. Feel like stretching your legs? There are a number of hiking possibilities around Dahab.

Mady is Canadian and living in Dahab since 2004. Being outdoors is second nature to her and previously she has worked and walked many trails around the world. In Kathmandu, she worked for the Himalayan Explorers and enjoyed the paths of the majestic Himalayas for nearly a year. Since then she has climbed and walked throughout the world, including walking around Dahab in the five years she has lived here. She is carrying a first aid kit with her and is a first aid instructor as well as holding her Wilderness First Aid certificate. Check out the routes below and see what appeals to you!

Trips                                            

Watertank Wadi (1,5hours; easy) 

This hike is best done at sunrise or sunset. After a short walk up the wadi (a dry riverbed between mountains) we turn onto the trailhead. From here a series of lookout points bring us to the mountaintop. From the top you can look up the wadi and over the mountains of the Sinai then turn around and enjoy the view over Dahab, the Gulf of Aquaba and the Saudi Arabian range.

 Price 10 € per person

Blue Hole to Ras Abu Galum (Full day; moderate)

Starting out early, we will take a taxi to the Blue Hole where you have the option of snorkelling. From here we will climb a small hill that offers a beautiful view over the Blue Hole then descend onto a flat path leading to the Bedouin village of Ras Abu Galum. The path is nestled between sheer mountains walls and the Gulf of Aquaba. After walking for 1.5-2 hours, we will come to the village where there is more opportunity to snorkel on beautiful reefs and the option of having a fish or chicken Bedouin lunch. We will return along the same path.

 Price 40 € per person

Laguna (Two days; easy)

Starting out early, we will take a taxi to the Blue Hole where you have the option of snorkelling. From here we will climb a small hill that offers a beautiful view over the Blue Hole then descend onto a flat path leading to the Bedouin village of Ras Abu Galum. The path is nestled between sheer mountains walls and the Gulf of Aquaba. Here we will have lunch and have the option of snorkeling. Another 40 minute walk will bring us to the huts of Laguna where we will stay. These simple beach huts are a perfect place to enjoy the desert and sea simultaneously! We will return along the same path the following day.

 Price 70 € per person

*min. 2 people per Trip; 100 LE deposit on bookings