Travel is a mainstay on most people’s minds when planning the year ahead. We book holidays to have something to look forward to, a treat on the horizon to help us get through a rough month or busy schedules. Hard work needs a reward, and traveling locally can be a more realistic and achievable one for many. Cairo West Magazine has rounded up some fantastic options to suit different tastes, check out our picks for those in search of disconnect, adventure, or great parties!
DISCONNECT
Try to go as off the grid as possible! There are some great options in Egypt for total peace and disconnect. Head to Dahab or Nuweiba and camp in the desert under a blanket of stars or climb St Catherine’s to experience total calm and oneness with nature. Stay a bit closer to home and check out Fayoum, where you can deposit your stuff in a lodge and then head to Wadi el Hitan and camp by Magic Lake. If you want to venture even further, Siwa offers hot springs and peace. Camping trips can be arranged through your lodge or hotel.
DAHAB
Dive Urge
Tel: 0111 527 1493
Jaz Dahabeya Hotel
Tel: 069 3641264
NUWEIBA
Basata Village
Tel: 069 3500480
Rocksea Camp
Tel: 0112 529 2527
Meditation Village
Tel: 0100 111 3303
FAYOUM
Sobek Lodge
Tel: 0106 888 5423
Zad Al-Mosafer
Tel: 0100 639 5590
Lazib Inn Resort & Spa
Tel: 084 6820000
SIWA
Shali Lodge
Tel: 046 4602399
Taziry Ecolodge & Sustainable Village
Tel: 0101 633 3200
Albabenshal Guest House
Tel: 046 4601499
ADVENTURE
If your idea of a holiday is getting your blood pumping and exploring cultural hotspots, there are some options for you. Head to Ras Sedr and spend your time off delving into the sport of kitesurfing, where the winds are in our favor. Head further down towards Marsa Alam where you can dive, snorkel and quad bike all day in the pristine desert. Head even further down to Aswan and enjoy boat rides, Nubian Villages, and immerse yourself in heritage and culture.
RAS SEDR
Moon Beach Resort
Tel: 0121 288 8820
360 Kitesurfing Center
Tel: 0111 794 9666
The Kite Buzz
Tel: 0112 554 5616
MARSA ALAM
Marsa Shagra Village
Tel: 065 3380026
The Three Corners Happy Life Beach Resort
Tel: 0122 026 4264
Amore Safari
Tel: 0100 191 9999
ASWAN
AnaKato Nubian Houses
Tel: 0100 081 8833
Pyramisa Isis Island Resort
Tel: 097 2480001 – 097 2480100/3
Glory of Nubia Tours
Tel: 0122 147 2627
PARTY
If you’re looking for a party-fuelled holiday in Egypt, there’s only one place to head to during the colder months … El Gouna. Luckily, there is enough going on to fill a whole page of recommendations! They don’t call it a mini-Europe on the Red Sea coast for no reason … Fine dining, glitzy clubs, spacious beaches, and plush accommodations – here’s just some of our picks.
DINING
Chez Chantal
Tel: 0122 756 3373
La Scala Pizzeria
Tel: 065 3549702
Bleu Bleu
Tel: 0128 359 1110
Le Garage
Tel: 065 3580521
PARTY SPOTS
Aurora
Tel: 0109 133 7148
Barten
Tel: 77903
Pier 88
Tel: 0128 410 8820
BEACHES & POOLS
Moods Beach Club
Tel: 065 3580521 ext. 75512
Club 88 Pool
Tel: 0121 128 8866
The Clubhouse Pool Bar
Tel: 065 3549702
HOTELS
Ancient Sands
Tel: 065 3545682
La Maison Bleue
Tel: 0128 359 1110
The Three Corners Ocean View Hotel
Tel: 065 3580350
Hotel Arena Inn
Tel: 065 3580078
