Basata is simply the first ecolodge in Egypt with true credentials for the 'eco' label. It's the most famous of this category in Egypt for Egyptians and international travellers alike with its own special beach and very immersive community experience.
PRICES (captured 2014-11-22 from website)
Prices for residents in Egypt are different from travellers with no-residence visa in Egypt. Also, there are special prices for single-women.
For Foreigners with no residence in Egypt
Camping area
12 EUR / night/ person
Hut
20 EUR / night / person
Single hut
23 EUR / night / person
Chalet
80 EUR/ night for up to 3 persons
20 EUR/ night/ extra person
Single women (non-residents)
Camping area
10 EUR / night
Hut
18 EUR / night
Chalet
50 EUR / night
For Egyptians and foreign residents in Egypt
Camping area
44 EGP / night / person
Hut
70 EGP / night / person
Single hut
92 EGP / night / person
Chalet
400LE per night up to three persons
92 LE / Night / extra person
Single women (residents)
Camping area
35 EGP / night
Hut
70 EGP / night
Chalet
300 EGP / night
NOTES:
- All prices are calculated in Egyptian pounds for locals and residents and in Euros for foreign nationals.
- There is a minimum charge on beverage and food of 55 EGP per person per day.
- Children up to the age of four are free of charge and children between the ages of four and twelve are half-price.
- If you are unable to spend the night, you are invited to spend the day with full use of all facilities for a nominal charge in low season for 35 EGP.
- The meal prices are: Fish meal: 95 EGP, and/or Vegetarian meal: 70 EGP
- Please note: all items (accomodation and food) include 15% tax.
Basata contains s 18 Hut and
Basata contains s 18 Hut and 9 Chalets.
Huts have no electricity or bathrooms, while chalets have both. There is a main area that contains the kitchen, library and a big sitting area. On both ends of Basata there is a big bathroom & showers area, ladies and men are separate, very clean and in good condition.
Basata Rules are strict and straight forward and they do apply It and don’t welcome anyone who is not following the rules (no drugs, no nudity, no fishing or diving, no over romance in public, no loud music). The rules are intended to keep Basata a favored destination for those who love peace and simplicity.
What to bring in addition to usual things: candles, your food as possible, flash light, insect repellent, a book, a power bank as electricity not stable,
Dinner is one day fish and another vegetarian. Basata don’t serve meet or chicken as they come from Cairo, and this is not matching the owner health standards. The food is excellent. I recommend the fish day
It’s a beautiful friendly environment. You will do you own food and serve yourself. In the early morning they bake feta cheese bread and small pizza, and the dinner (if booked) is served at 7. Otherwise, you are on your own.
The beach was chosen by the guardian as of the best 10 beaches worldwide in 2005. It’s a while sandy beautiful beach. With a rich snorkeling are very nearby. You can rent your snorkeling gears from there, but advisable to bring it with you as not all sizes are available.