Dahab sits at the edge of one of the most spectacular desert landscapes on Earth. Spending a night under the Sinai stars is unmissable.
Updated April 2026
$30
Overnight Trip from
Oct–Apr
Best Season
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Wadi Gnai Overnight
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Desert Camp · Stargazing
The most popular overnight desert experience from Dahab. Jeep or camel ride into the Sinai desert, Bedouin dinner cooked on open fire, sleeping under stars on mats or in tents. Extraordinary night sky.
📍 Wadi Gnai, 30min from Dahab💰 $40–70/person including dinner and transport📅 Best October–April (summer is too hot)
Coloured Canyon Day Trip
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Canyon · Day Hike
Dramatic narrow sandstone canyon with extraordinary colour gradients. 2-hour hike through the canyon followed by a Bedouin lunch. Can be combined with an overnight camp.
📍 1.5hrs from Dahab by jeep💰 $50–80/person including transport and guide⚠️ Not suitable for those with severe claustrophobia
Mt Sinai Sunrise Hike
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Hiking · Cultural
Hike up Mount Sinai (2,285m) at night to watch sunrise from the summit. A full-day trip from Dahab including transport to St Catherine's Monastery. One of the most memorable experiences in Egypt.
📍 St Catherine, 2hrs from Dahab💰 $60–90/person from Dahab including transport📏 7km hike up (3-4 hours) — moderate fitness needed
Best time for camping: October to April. Summer nights can still be hot (25–30°C) and daytime jeep rides are brutal in July–August. Winter nights can be cold (8–12°C) — bring layers.
Booking: Any hotel, hostel or tour desk in Dahab can arrange desert camping. For Wadi Gnai, ask locally for Bedouin guides — they know the desert and the prices are fair direct. Expect $40–70 per person for an overnight including food.