Activities in Nuweiba
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Jeep Safaris
All of the camps and shops offer jeep safaris, though prices vary considerably depending on the time of year, your destination and the size of your party - don't be afraid to shop around and bargain hard.
In addition to trips to the popular Coloured Canyon, other popular destinations are Ain al-Furtega, a palm-filled oasis 16km northwest of Nuweiba, and Mayat el-Wishwashi, a large cistern hidden between two boulders in a canyon - it used to be the largest cistern in Sinai, but now has only a trickle of water, except after floods. Nearby is Mayat Malkha, a palm grove fed by the waters of Mayat el-Wishwashi and set amid colourful sandstone.
Wadi Huweiyit is an impressive san…
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Camel Safaris
With the exception of Dahab, Nuweiba is the best place in Sinai to arrange camel safaris into the interior. When planning your trip, keep in mind that camels are a slower and - if budget is a worry - more expensive way of travelling. However, they allow you to reach places that are inaccessible to vehicles, and are the best way to see the area.
Almost every camp and shop in Tarabin offers these trips, but take care that whoever you pick is a local Bedouin - not only are they marginalised by tour operators from the Nile Valley and therefore need the work, but there have been some instances of travellers lost in the desert without water because their so-called guides didn't…
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Stone House Reef
Underwater delights are the feature attraction of Nuweiba, and while not as dramatic as at other resorts on the Gulf of Aqaba, the dive sites tend to be less busy, with an impressive variety of marine life. There are shallow reefs offshore that are reasonable places to snorkel, but the best snorkelling is the Stone House Reef just south of town.
Divers sometimes head to nearby Ras Abu Gallum, Ras Mohammed National Park or other offshore destinations - many of which are also fine for snorkellers - though most diving here is shore based.
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