Into Egypt's wildest national park: Roman emerald mines, mangroves, Ababda Bedouin hospitality and a good chance of gazelle.
Wadi El Gemal runs from the Red Sea coast deep into the Eastern Desert and covers 7,500 square kilometres. It holds the Roman emerald mines at Mons Smaragdus, mangrove stands on the coast, and genuine desert wildlife.
Your guide is Ababda, from the community that has lived here for centuries.
Around 7:30 AM.
4x4 into the park with stops for wildlife.
Roman-era workings cut into the hillside.
At an Ababda camp deep in the valley.
A coastal stop on the way back.
The whole table, published up front. The per-person rate falls as your group grows because a private guide and vehicle cost roughly the same either way — and the total in the booking box is the total you pay.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $154 |
| 2–3 travellers | $95 save 38% each |
| 4–6 travellers | $76 save 51% each |
| 7+ travellers | $65 save 58% each |
Children aged 3–11 travel at 70% of the adult rate. Infants under 3 are free and do not count toward the group size.
There is no payment on this website. Send us your booking request, we confirm availability by email or WhatsApp within 24 hours, and you pay your guide in cash on the day. We accept USD, EUR, GBP and Egyptian pounds.
Yes, and the full table is published on this page. The per-person rate falls as your group grows, and the total you see in the booking box is the total you pay — there are no booking fees, service charges or surprises at the end.
Comfortable closed shoes and light layers. Sites are dusty and often unshaded, so bring a hat and sunscreen. For mosques and churches, shoulders and knees should be covered, and women should carry a scarf for their hair.
Your hotel lobby — we pick you up and drop you back.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour starts. Cancel later or miss the pickup and the tour is charged in full.
Tell us what you want out of the day and we will tell you honestly whether this is it — including when the answer is no.
