Hankorab Beach Overnight Camping: Red Sea Stargazing & Snorkel Safari
Duration
48 Hours
Capacity
20 Max People
Starting point
Marsa Alam hotels – all areas included
1
Camp on Private White-Sand Beach inside Wadi El Gemal National Park
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Camp on Private White-Sand Beach inside Wadi El Gemal National Park
3
Snorkel Hankorab House Reef – turtles, clownfish, and coral gardens 5m from shore
4
Bedouin BBQ Dinner cooked on fire: grilled fish, kofta, rice, salads, flatbread
5
Telescope Stargazing Session with astronomy guide – see Saturn, Jupiter & Milky Way
6
Sunrise Swim & Yoga in flat, warm Red Sea water
7
Camel Sunset Photo Ride along the shoreline – 15 min included
8
Zero Light Pollution – one of Egypt’s top 3 dark-sky spots
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Eco Camping Setup with proper tents, mattresses, toilets, and solar showers
Day 1 – 11:00
Hotel Pick-Up & Park Entry
Pick-up from Marsa Alam hotels. Scenic 1hr drive south to Wadi El Gemal National Park. Entry permits + park fees handled by us.
Day 1 – 12:30
Camp Setup & Beach Time
Arrive at Hankorab Beach. Tents ready for you. Free time to swim, relax, or snorkel the house reef. Masks & fins provided.
Day 1 – 15:00
Lunch & Beach Games
Light lunch: sandwiches, fruit, juice. Beach volleyball, frisbee, and paddleboards available. Chill in shaded majlis area.
Day 1 – 17:30
Camel Sunset Ride
15-min camel ride along the shoreline for photos. Golden hour = best light. Guides walk with you – perfect for all ages.
Day 1 – 19:00
Bedouin BBQ Dinner
Dinner cooked on open fire: fresh grilled fish, kofta, rice, tahini, greens, Bedouin bread. Mint tea + campfire stories after.
Day 1 – 20:30
Stargazing with Telescope
Astronomy guide sets up telescope. See planets, star clusters, and Milky Way core. No city lights for 100km. Hot drinks served.
Day 1 – 22:00
Campfire & Free Time
Marshmallows, music, or pure silence. Sleep in 2-person dome tents with mattress + blanket. Bathrooms 50m away.
Day 2 – 05:30
Sunrise Swim & Yoga
Optional wake-up for sunrise over Red Sea. Guided 20-min beach yoga or just float in calm morning water.
Day 2 – 07:30
Bedouin Breakfast
Breakfast: fava beans, eggs, cheese, honey, bread, tea, coffee. Pack up camp together.
Day 2 – 09:00
Final Snorkel & Departure
Last swim/snorkel for early fish activity. Leave Hankorab at 09:30, back to hotels by 10:30.
Includes & Excludes
Included
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off Marsa Alam
- All Wadi El Gemal park fees & permits
- 2-person dome tents + mattress + blanket
- Snorkel gear: mask, snorkel, fins
- All meals: lunch, BBQ dinner, breakfast
- Unlimited water, tea, coffee, soft drinks
- Camel ride 15-min + telescope session
- English-speaking guide + camp crew
- Eco toilets + solar shower + first aid
Excluded
- Personal expenses & souvenirs
- Gratuities/tips – optional
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Diving equipment – rent on request
- Hotel pick-up outside Marsa Alam – +€20
- Photo/video service – see Extras
- Sleeping bag – provided blankets are warm
Overview
We drive south from Marsa Alam to Hankorab Beach, one of Egypt’s last wild coastlines. Day 1 is for snorkeling the reef, beach volleyball, sunset camel photos, and a Bedouin dinner cooked on open fire. Night brings telescope stargazing, marshmallows, and stories around the campfire. Wake up to sunrise over the Red Sea, morning swim, and breakfast before heading back. All camping gear is provided – you just bring your sense of adventure.
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