The walk starts at the entrance to the Coloured Canyon, on the road inland from Ras Shaitan. A Tarabin guide joins here. The canyon walk takes a few hours — the floor is sand and small stones, the walls are banded sandstone. Exit at the canyon’s western end. From here the route turns inland toward Jebel Berqa. The wadi widens; the walls drop in height. Overnight in a wadi camp.
The walk reaches the base of Jebel Berqa and climbs the saddle on its side — not the summit, but a high pass that gives views in both directions. Halfway through the day the route crosses into Mzeina territory and a guide handover takes place. The walk descends into the Ein Khudra wadi system. Overnight in a wadi camp.
The walk reaches the Nawamis site — a cluster of circular stone tombs on a low hill above the wadi. The tombs are about three metres in diameter; the walls are dry-stone construction with corbelled roofs that meet at the centre. Most have a single entrance on the east side, facing the rising sun. The Nawamis are 4,000 to 5,000 years old. Time at the site. Overnight in the wadi nearby.
The walk reaches Ein Khudra and spends the day in the oasis and the surrounding wadis. Optional short walks into Wadi Ghazala — the longer alternative wadi to the White Canyon. The Mzeina gardens at Ein Khudra are visited at a slow pace. Overnight in a Bedouin garden in the oasis.
The walk from Ein Khudra back through the White Canyon to Cafeteria Joma. The canyon walk is the same as Route 7 in reverse — ladder section, narrow sandstone slot, exit to the parking area.
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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