3-Day Camel Riding, Hiking and Camping Tour from Dahab to Ain Khudra

• Drive for 45 minutes north of Dahab to the entrance of the desert, where camels will be waiting to be loaded with camping equipment, food, water, blankets, and tents.

• Ride the camels for 45 minutes into the desert.

• Hike between the Mountains of Hmidat for 40 minutes to the beginning of the Closed Canyon.

• Hike into the Closed Canyon. It starts from a small crack in a sandstone range, running between steep vertical walls. At certain points, the canyon is extremely narrow, so people need to squeeze through the tiny gap. The path leads under big boulders towards the end before reaching a little open area encircled by an inaccessible wall. From here, return by following the same path.

• Ride camels again towards Ain Khudra, a picturesque oasis with gardens and date palms, encircled by steep mountain ranges and vertical cliffs. One of the springs here is in a small cave, and another overflows from a fountain - both sustain a number of gardens. There are also ruins of archaeological interest in the area. Enjoy dinner served on an open fire.

Overnight stay in the oasis.

• In the early morning, after breakfast and loading the luggage on camels, hike through the White Canyon, located next to the oasis.

• The canyon is carved into the soft rocks of a plain. Here, a ladder and rope will be provided to help visitors climb up, while camels will be led along a different route to the meeting point at the end of the canyon.

• Ride the camels again for 45 minutes to reach the second destination, Jebel Matamir - a group of elongated sandstone hills rising from a sandy plain and separated by wadis. There are steep sand dunes running from some parts of the mountains. From the peaks of Jebel Matamir, there are far-reaching views of the desert and distant high mountain ranges.

• Set up a campfire for the second night and enjoy dinner served on an open fire.

• Enjoy stargazing while drinking Bedouin tea.

• Hike around the Matamir Mountains.

• Enjoy the view, relax, and then prepare for the return journey to Dahab.