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A wealth of first-hand information/expertise on Egypt and the Middle-East in the Community of SaharaSafaris. The published collaborative Articles here are work-in-progress (editors always welcome!). For Contributors, see Contributions GuidelinesDynamics is an interesting insight into Community. For the Forum contributions, see Discussion Guidelines. For Safaris Community Leaders, please see Trips Guidelines.

How to Plan Food for Trips

Even if you're not a big fan of food, planning of meals and quantities of food and water and beverages, and how to carry them remains an essential skill which can make your trip much fun, or put you and your friends at the risk of food severe shortage that may indeed cause you to cancel trip.

Abydos

This location hosts one of the most unusual temples from ancient Egypt (Arabic: أبيدوس). It has one of the most preserved and --in some people's opinion-- the most impressive temple in Egypt, it is a must see. It's located in Markaz elBalyana, Sohag Governorate (Arabic: مركز البلينا - محافظة سوهاج) on the western border of the Nile and the temple is at the desert directly on the verge of the fertile land. The location is very near the border of Qena Governorate.

Kharga Oasis

As the closest of the oases to the Nile Valley, Al-Kharga used to have the unenviable role as a place of banishment for mischievous Nile Valley citizens. Its remote location, punishing summer heat and destructive winds mean the oasis was synonymous with misery and exile. It may seem strange then that its chief town, Al-Kharga, was chosen as the capital of the New Valley Governorate in the 1950s. Life in the oasis has improved somewhat since then, and with a smattering of fascinating

Gebel Tarboush Orientation

2009/12/19 - 7:30pm
2009/12/19 - 9:30pm
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Dear All

The Orientation for the hike of Traboush will be on the 19th of December at 7:30 pm at Retro cafe in Mohandseen 

 

How to do desert 4x4ing

Going in your 4x4 to a Sahara safari is an easy and very safe experience if one follows rules set for risks that many before you have learnt the hard way. Although some risks are extremely rare, but better safe than sorry. The rules set here are tested and are all based on experience and will help you stay enjoying and safe (much safer than on the roads).

The first and most important rule in our recreational 4x4ing is that solo 4x4ing is forbidden! Only a Caravan of 4x4s is allowed of two or more 4x4s with one highly experienced Leader.

Gebel Tarboush hike

2010/01/06 - 10:00pm
2010/01/09 - 6:27pm
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Dear All
 
Yes it has been a long  time since I organized any  hiking trips, however  I planning  for a  hike to Gebel Tarboush. This hike is planned to be  from 6th till the 9th of Jan. for those who are intreseted please email me offlist or call me on 0123185258
 
cheers
 
honda jazz

How to buy from web in Egypt

Buying web items in Egypt is becoming easier now with many affordable shipment options. This article discusses (and as usual allows updates) the shipment methods and costs of Customs, Sales Tax and the possible review by authorities for medicine, food, and publications.