The kitchen is the camp’s economic engine: a minimum of two meals per day is required of guests. The cuisine is traditional — rice, vegetables, grilled chicken, endless tea. Meals are cooked by local women, home-style.
Around 50 bamboo huts in total — beach level and mountain level. Electricity is available in the evenings or on request; it is not a 24-hour utility. Shared bathrooms are rustic and functional.
The camp is built around the Ras Shitan rock — a massive formation that pushes out into the sea, splitting the coastline and the horizon. It is the most recognizable landmark on this stretch of coast, and from the beach huts you look directly at it.
The camp climbs vertically. Beach huts sit at the waterline, some with sand as a floor and a carpet laid on top of it. Mountain huts perch higher up the hillside — wooden floors, better breezes, an eagle-eye view of the entire bay and the diving boats mooring at the Canyon site below. The underwater canyon dive site is directly accessible from the shore, one of the best in the region.
Morning coffee at the main hut watching the sun hit the rock. The rock changes color slowly and it’s worth watching.
The day belongs to the canyon dive site — shore entry, directly from camp. Some of the best underwater topography accessible from the Red Sea’s shores. Snorkelers can access it too with care.
Afternoon: climb to the mountain huts if your legs allow. The view justifies the effort.
Evening: the fire. The music. The tea that keeps arriving. The people who’ve been here two weeks and aren’t leaving yet.
Ayyash Abu Suleiman is the owner and patriarch. Salem manages the day-to-day. Hosting here means tea around a fire, stories about the history of the coastline, conversations that go where they go. The tribe is embedded in the camp’s operations — what functions as a living safety net, which is an accurate phrase for how Bedouin hospitality works at this level.
It is informal, personal, and rooted in obligation rather than transaction. That is not a criticism. It is the thing that people come back for.
Divers · Musicians · Bohemians · Return visitors · Long-stay travelers
Clean Water: We provide ample bottled mineral water for drinking. Mountain springs are reserved for washing only to keep your stomach safe.
Nature’s Bathroom: We practice Leave No Trace. Privacy is found in nature, and some garden stays feature eco-friendly dry latrines.
Fresh Food: All meals are cooked fresh over the fire—no processed trail rations.
Respectful Distance: Bedouin hospitality is rooted in honor. Your guide is trained to respect your privacy—giving you solitude when you want it, and company when you ask.
Private by Default: Unlike mass tourism, you set the pace. You don't have to worry about strangers or large groups in your camp.
Signal Spots: Mobile reception is available at specific high points. Your guide knows exactly where to check in.
Emergency Link: We maintain direct contact with the tribe in town. In the rare event of an emergency, camel or 4x4 rescue reaches extraction points within 90 mins.
The Network: You aren't alone; local gardeners and herders form a living safety net around you.
Booksinai is a community-led movement with deep roots in the desert. We operate without outside investors or corporate influence. Our entire team comes from the local community, sharing the beauty of their home through honest hospitality.
Your journey creates a lasting impact far beyond the trail. We pledge 25% of all profits to educational initiatives for Bedouin children. These funds support the brightest young minds in our community, providing the tools they need to thrive. By trekking with us, you directly invest in the future of Sinai’s hereditary knowledge.
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