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Trekking in the Sinai
Relatively unexplored by the western traveler the peninsula of southern Sinai offers you some of the most beautiful and most interesting treks in the world.
During the 1970’s, we, the founders of S.K. Tours in nature, were among the first to explore and develop the trekking routes in the High Mountain range of the Sinai and several years later in the sand stone region of Eastern Sinai.

We established a system of trekking tours based on the tradition and abilities of the local Bedouin population on one hand and on the practical know how and theoretical knowledge of the best trekking guides. This system has been operating for 30 years and has gained its reputation for well-planned, safe and professional trekking tours. Many hundreds of trekkers who have enjoyed an exceptional experience on these special and yet relatively unknown treks are the witnesses of the magnificence of this region and the professionalism of the trekking system.

What is a Sinai trek?

  • A trek in the Sinai is a journey during which the traveler makes a daily hike from one camp to the next carrying only what is needed for the day (such as water bottle, camera etc.). The personal gear and the camp gear are taken from one night camp to the next by camels.
  • A trek in the Sinai, for most of our past trekkers, has been a once in a lifetime experience. More than once we have heard a trekker say at the end of the trek that such an experience would be a turning point in his/ her life.
  • A trek in the Sinai with us, is an adventure based on years of our professional experience, led by a trained trekking guide well versed in the history, geology archeology and biology of the desert.

The Sinai - An ideal trekking region!

  • A camel caravan is part of the tradition of the Bedouin tribes in the Sinai. Operating the Sinai treks by camel caravans, with Bedouin camel drivers, cooks and mountain guides gives you, the traveler, a real desert experience, with the trekking group as part of the local ecology.
  • The geographical structure of the Sinai creates different climates in different regions and therefore enables the planning of ideal treks for all seasons. The High mountain range is an ideal region for summer treks (April to September) while the lower region of Eastern Sinai is ideal for winter treks (October to March). See Climate Map(in flash site)
  • The local Bedouin population has its influence on the landscape and thus on our ability to choose places for pleasant, romantic and pastoral night camps. In the High Range many of the night camps are in the Bedouin gardens. In Eastern Sinai some of the night camps are in charming oases.
  • The Sinai landscape is varied. Each day is different in its character. The trek is full of surprises. It is not the desolate plateau that you imagine for a desert. Mountains, canyons, dunes, oases, Bedouin gardens, colored sandstone and granite cliffs are just a few of the breath-taking views that you will see and experience along the treks.
  • Something in ''the air'' of the Sinai makes this place different from anywhere else. Is it the religious history of the place? Is it the powerful geographical position of the meeting point between Africa and Asia? Or is it perhaps the bewitching ghost stories of the Bedouin?
  • We do not advocate any mystical ideas. We just invite you to experience the uniqueness of the Sinai.


Trekking regions

We recommend two main trekking regions in the Sinai:
The High Mountain Range of the Sinai
The Eastern Sinai
Outside the Sinai we also offer a trek in Jordan:
Around Petra Trek

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