Trek with the Bedouin and their camels and discover one of the most exciting new trekking destinations in the world. Egypt's Sinai peninsula is the small tooth of land between Africa and Asia, and the fabled Biblical setting of The Exodus. It's a region of high mountains and sweeping deserts, home to crumbling Egyptian temples, Byzantine monasteries and more. The millions that visit Sinai each year come mostly for its beaches and reefs but for a true adventure, the best way to see Sinai is to trek with the Bedouin. Walking with their camels gives access to the most remote and waterless parts of the peninsula and no other mode of travel immerses you so fully in your surroundings nor gives such a close feel for the desert - its freedoms and hardships. Trekking is becoming ever-better established and it's perfectly possible to arrive and organise a trek yourself. Sinai can be trekked all year and it's on the doorstep of Europe. Budget airlines fly direct and the trekking is affordable if you organise everything independently. Once you finish on trail it's easy to stay occupied off it: there are coral reefs and sunken shipwrecks off shore and the tombs and temples of Egypt's Nile Valley are just a short hop over the Gulf. 74 detailed trekking maps - tricky junctions, places of interest. Comprehensive trail descriptions and GPS co-ordinates for classic treks and lesser-known routes. The best in the High Mountain Region (St. Katherine), Wadi Feiran and the Muzeina deserts. Practical information - planning your trip, getting to Sinai, arranging your trek and more: everything you need to know for every budget Town guides and maps - Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, St. Katherine, Wadi Feiran and others. Where to stay and eat, what to see and do History, culture, environment - full background sections on this land of legend Safety and green trekking - stay healthy and minimize your impact on a fragile desert GPS waypoints Plus - survival Arabic dictionary, snorkeling and diving, how to ride a camel etc.

About the Author
Ben Hoffler grew up in the Midlands, UK. He studied geography at Hertford College, Oxford, before working as a shipwreck hunter for Odyssey Marine Exploration. In 2008, he moved to Egypt and soon discovered the Sinai, walking the peninsula as widely as possible. He lives in Alexandria now and spends a few months in the Sinai every year. He's a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and has a special interest in the nomadic cultures of the Middle East.

Reviews
'all you need to know.' The Great Outdoors magazine. 'I was left feeling the only thing I needed was the cash for the air fare. - Judges' comment in awarding Highly Commended, Guidebook category,2014 Awards, Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.



Book Information
ISBN 9781905864416
Author Ben Hoffler
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Trailblazer Publications
Publisher Trailblazer Publications