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CAMEL
SAFARIS
 Since
diving is the prime attraction in Dahab, some of the most popular activities
are camel safaris, enabling divers to combine adventure with dives to barely
accessible sites. During the summer, safaris into the mountains or desert
can be unbearable due to the strength of the sun, so those along the coast
are more favourable. Club Red organises camel-dive safaris to Gabr El Bint,
Ras Abu Galum, Ras Mammla and Bir Largda. This does not mean that the camel
dives with you, but rather that the transport to the remotest dive sites
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is loaded onto the backs of these hardy beasts, including tanks, weight
belts, kit, and on overnight trips, even a portable compressor.
These
trips are spectacular with opportunities to dive at sites barely touched
by other divers. The fish population is far more prolific away from
the hubbub of the sites close to Dahab and most participants can boast
sightings of large rays, sharks, Napoleons and giant morays on these
trips.
For prices
click here.
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BOAT SAFARIS
 SS
Thistlegorm is one of the best wreck dives in the world. The WWII British
supply ship was hit on October 6, 1941 by a German bomber. She now lies
in 30m deep water in an upright position and stands 18m clear of the seabed.
Despite the years, much of the cargo on board remains intact. It provides
divers with an inexhaustible source of thrilling surprises and discoveries.
Included amongst the historical cargo are rows of BSA motorcycles, Bedford
trucks, machine gun shells and even a locomotive.Club Red has been operating
boat diving Safaris to HMS Thistlegorm since 1997. Thistlegorm is an adventurous
dive for experienced divers. A briefing is given the day before by our professional
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Itinerary:
Depart from Club Red
Sea by minibus at 23:00. Travel by minibus for one hour to Sharm El Sheikh.
Take boat from Sharm El Sheikh at 04:00. (Boat equipped with shower, toilets
and comfortable beds).
Experience the stunning sunrise. |
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 Breakfast
at 08.30.
First dive at 09.15. Explore Thistlegorm's exterior and balcony, descending
to 30m.
Break with drinks in the sun.
The second dive is inside the wreck encountering bikes, cars and other
historical artifacts (max. depth 20m).
Lunch on the way to Ras Mohamed National Park.
Third dive is from Anemone City to Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef, one of
the most beautiful dives around the famous Ras Mohamed National Park.
Watch outstanding sunset on the 1 hour journey back to Sharm jetty.
Includes lunch and breakfast
(large, tasty meals) and soft drinks all day. Full equipment.Transport
from/to Club Red Sea. Three guided dives. National Park fee. Remember
to bring sunscreen!!!
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JEEP
SAFARIS
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Coloured Canyon |
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The Coloured Canyon is
one of Sinai's most popular locations. As the name suggests, the multi-coloured
stone is spectacular - and very popular with photographers. The canyon itself
is a water-eroded, narrow and winding canyon. Also great for a long walk
and a bit of rugged trekking.
The departure is in
the early morning from your hotel in 4x4 landcruisers. After about two
hours on the asphalt road you go off road to the Coloured Canyon, which
is only reachable in 4x4 vehicles.
Upon arrival you will
leave the cars and start a long and interesting walk through the canyon.
To the left and to the right the rock formations are to be seen, and with
a closer look even fossils are to be found in the walls.
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The fossils and the
bizarrely eroded rocky outcroppings leave no doubt that this canyon has
had a past under sea level. Every step reveals new details and attracts
the eye to incredible imposing geological formations, displaying wonderful
shades of black, yellow, ochre and green. From time to time you will be
walking though narrow passes and sliding a step down through a hole in
the rock, which is considered a part of the fantastic experience. Your
friendly guide is there to give a hand, and the trip can be performed
both by elderly and youngsters. The end of the canyon meets with a large
sandy valley and it is time to get back up to the cars, waiting in a Bedouin
tent with cold soft drinks.
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 St.
Catherine
The Monastery of St.
Catherine is one of the best known monasteries in Egypt. It is right at
the foot of Mount Moses and for thousands of years this has been sacred
ground, destination of pilgrims from all over the world.
But who was St. Catherine?
The year was 294 AD
when she was born in Alexandria and carried the Pagan name Dorothea. The
name Catherine was given to her when she converted to Christianity.
It was in the rule of
Emperor Maximinus, that Catherine succeeded in forcing some of the Roman
aristocracy into Christianity. The Emperor even had to witness some of
his own family converting before he demanded for her execution.
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Sinai? The legend tells that the angels brought her body to the highest
mountain peak of Sinai. This 2637m high mountain became Mount Catherine.
Centuries after her death, in the time of the Roman Empress St. Helena,
St. Catherine was seen in a vision on top of a neighbouring mountain, which
by St. Helena was declared to be Mount Moses (2285m). In honour of St. Catherine
a chapel was erected in the 4th century where she had appeared in her vision.
This chapel is the most sacred part of the pilgrimage.
Christian hermits had
in secrecy been living in this region since their escape from the Roman
Empire. With their poor means from a long and troublesome journey through
the desert, they managed to cultivate trees, plants, vegetables and fruit.
This is what St. Helena
found, and marks the beginning of The Monastery of St. Catherine.
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