2-Day Private Desert Tour in Dahab: Bedouin camps and canyons

Sleep under stars in a Bedouin camp, hike a sandstone canyon at dawn

A 2-day private desert tour in Dahab takes you into the Sinai wilderness by 4WD, with overnight camping in Bedouin-run sites, meals cooked over fire, and guided hikes through canyons and desert valleys. The operator works directly with local Bedouin communities, and your guide speaks English, French or Arabic. Children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Stepping into the wilderness

• Travel through Nuweibaa desert by 4WD
• Visit local Bedouin village for hospitality and supplies
• Visit ancient desert well and revive traditions
• Set up tents and rustic kitchen at campsite
• Hike one hour to hilltop for sunset
• Return to camp for slow cooked dinner
• Gather around campfire for stories

Day 2: To the Canyons

• Watch sunrise with coffee on nearby hill
• Return to camp for breakfast
• Leave campsite and explore canyons by 4WD
• Stop at natural sites for photos
• Hike barefoot through Canyon Salama
• Visit Dar Jan Nuweibaa oasis and farm tour
• Enjoy refreshments and say farewell

The experience

The tour starts in the Nuweibaa desert, where a 4WD picks you up and drives to a local Bedouin village for supplies and fresh bread before heading to an ancient desert well. You'll set up camp there, then hike for an hour to watch the sunset from a hilltop. Dinner is slow-cooked over the fire, and the night ends around the campfire with stories under open sky. You sleep in a tent at the camp.

Day two begins with coffee on a nearby hill to catch the sunrise, followed by breakfast at camp. Then the 4WD takes you to explore canyons and valleys, stopping at natural sites for photos. The main event is Canyon Salama, where you walk barefoot through narrow sandstone passages and see vivid stone formations. After the canyon, you head to Dar Jan Nuweibaa oasis for drinks and a farm tour before the tour ends.

Private transportation and all meals (dinner, breakfast, and supplies) are included. The operator emphasizes ethical tourism and fair trade practices with the Bedouin guides and communities you meet. A moderate level of fitness is needed for the hikes and desert conditions.

What’s included

• Private 4WD transport throughout the two days.
• overnight tent camping at a Bedouin camp.
• dinner on day one and breakfast on day two.
• coffee and sunrise viewing on day two.
• a guided walk through Canyon Salama.
• a tour of Dar Jan Nuweibaa oasis and farm.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 to 75 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Dar Jan Nuweibaa

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the itinerary and pace are customized to your group alone: ideal if you want to move at your own speed or have specific interests within the desert. The overnight camping and barefoot canyon walk require moderate fitness and comfort with rustic conditions. It suits travelers who want immersion in the landscape and Bedouin culture over hotel comfort.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Nuweibaa desert like, and why start there?

Nuweibaa is a remote desert region in Sinai where the tour begins. The operator chooses it for access to Bedouin villages, ancient wells, and the surrounding canyons and valleys that make up the two-day route.

Do I sleep in a hotel or somewhere else?

You sleep in tents at a Bedouin-run campsite on the first night. The camp has a rustic kitchen and a fire for gathering after dinner.

What happens at Canyon Salama?

Canyon Salama is a narrow sandstone canyon you walk through barefoot on day two. The stone formations have vivid colors and patterns, and it's a short hike designed for photos and exploring the natural rock formations.

What meals are provided?

Dinner and breakfast are included both days. Day one dinner is slow-cooked over the campfire. Day two breakfast is at camp before you leave for the canyons. The Bedouin village provides fresh bread and supplies on arrival.