Rock Climbing

How Eco-Tourism benefits the Local Economy

Did you know this: “For every $100 spent on a tour to a developing country, only $5 stays in the local economy.” Source: sustainabletravel.org, 20-10-2020 I was shocked. I knew that mass market tours largely benefit inbound tour operators and chain hotels, but I had no idea how very little made its way to local […]

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Dahab: Egypt – a new bouldering destination

“I heard you like highballs,” said Fred from the Arch Climbing Wall. “You should come to Egypt, there’s loads of highballs, untouched. It’s amazing.”

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Summits of Sinai

This article was published in 2010. It’s a great little reminder about how far rock climbing has come in Egypt – capturing the imagination of many young Egyptians and bringing them to Dahab and the Sinai.

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Dahab rock climbing weekends

Winter is for rock climbing in Dahab! Join us in Dahab and try rock climbing. Wadi Qnai is perfect for climbers of all levels, inc beginners. Try rock climbing for a morning or afternoon, for a full day including lunch, or join one of our overnight trips with Bedouin dinner and overnight camping in the […]

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Rock Climbing Beginner Course, Dahab

There are many ways to get started with rock climbing: half or full day try climbs overnight weekends or for the really keen, our full Beginner Rock Climbing course (2 full days, max 6 climbers per course). Course overview About the equipment How to tie the knots used in climbing How to belay How to […]

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