Come rock climbing in Dahab and the Sinai desert of Egypt!
Our main rock climbing season in Dahab is October to April. You can climb on dry granite rock all winter long and enjoy the winter sun. You’ll find sport climbing and bouldering in Dahab, and trad climbing in St Catherine. Ask us for a free pdf download of the Sinai Rock Climbing Guide!
Learn to rock climb in Dahab! From October to April, you can do any of our Try Climbs and Climbing Courses. Some courses are for complete beginners, others for novice climbers or indoor climbers who want to move to outdoor climbing.
Try rock climbing
Try rock climbing in a beautiful outdoor setting. You can do half-day, full-day or even overnight Try Climbs. Overnight trips are a fantastic way to spend time with a group of friends, and you will all be amazed at what you can climb!
Rock Climbing Courses
If you’d like to become a more self-sufficient climber, do a full rock climbing course. Climbing ONE is for beginners, Climbing TWO for aspiring lead climbers and Inside Out is for indoor climbers who want to cross-over to outdoor climbing.
With 4 sport climbing crags in Wadi Qnai, +40 routes from beginner to french 7b, plus new routing possibilities in accessible areas, Wadi Qnai is the perfect starting point for climbing Sinai
Climbing Trips
Join guided climbing trips with full or part equipment rental. We’re happy to set up top ropes, belay while you lead climb or just step in when you need us.
Expert Climbers
Are you an experienced climber arriving fully equipped, with your climbing buddies? Tap into our self-guide service
At the top of Wadi Qnai, you will find an almost endless bouldering area. A brisk 45 min walk from top to bottom will take you past 9 sectors with +400 problems of every grade and variety.
Bouldering Trips
Boulderers love Dahab. Bir Wadi Qnai is just a 30 min drive from central Dahab, and you could spend a month in the wadi and not climb all there is to climb.
Dahab Bouldering Guide
The bouldering is so awesome, there’s even a dedicated Dahab bouldeirng guide. Check out excerpts from the guide on our bouldering page
Saint Catherine has a new pilgrimage these days – the trad climbers! We don’t guide trad, but we are happy to help with camping and logistics support
If you’re on your way to the Sinai, ask us for a copy of the Sinai Rock Climbing Guide. It’s available as free pdf download from dropbox or google docs, and it’s packed with topos, grades, route descriptions and general travel advice for climbers on their way to the Sinai.
I should also say that it’s been a real work of love over the years. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Sinai Rock Climbing Guide – you’ll find photos of most of them in the guide!
SUMMER ROCK CLIMBING, MAY TO SEPTEMBER
If you’re on your way to Dahab in the summer, all is not lost! Summer climbing trips are limited to late afternoons and very early mornings, but they’re still super fun. And you’ll be happy to jump into the sea afterwards!
Try Rock Climbing – Half day
Overnight Climbing – Summer hours
1 week Dive and Climb
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Wadi Gnai in Dahab, birthplace of the Egyptian rock climbing scene. Such a beautiful Wadi. Even with all the climbing trips and Bedouin dinners happening here, and quad bikes rumbling at the entrance, it is still such a peaceful place
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In 2008, we opened our 1st new routes! Jurg Meyer (Switzerland) had the idea to create a top roping area for kids and beginners, so he and Mondi spent the week opening Middle Gnai. It's since been fully bolted, and it's perfect for learning to climb!
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Our very first rock climbing group! Believe it or not, it was a management team from across the Middle East and Africa - and definitely the first time their Egyptian head office took them rock climbing!
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ربنا يفتح لك ابواب الرزق و السعاده و الصحه والعافيه و الرضا و راحه البال
No history of rock climbing in Dahab would be complete without Am Abdullah (الله يرحمة). For 20 years he ferried climbers and guides in and out of Wadi Gnai. His truck carried the bolts, drill and volunteers that helped us open Middle Gnai, Camel Canyon and Bedouin Garden. And he kept us all well fed with his famous macarona tuna 🫕. Lovely memories
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History I will came one day to climb 🧗 a few routes 😬
He’ll be miss for sure. Still have some photos of him I’ll have dig for
الله يرحمه ويرحم موتانا جميعا أموات المسلمين
Spectators! Occasionally, camels wander up from their enclosures at the bottom of the wadi, much to the delight of every climber in Wadi Gnai!
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We're getting ready for rock climbing season in the Sinai (October to April!), so it's time to finish off our history series!
This post is dedicated to 3 climbing instructors who helped us set us on the right path for developing rock climbing in Dahab and the Sinai: Fred, Annelie and John. Thank you ❤️
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Hi Aleksandra, we so agree with this. I can't tell you how many clean ups we and others have done over the years. Unfortunately many people arrive at night and leave their rubbish. It is so frustrating. To anyone reading this, please always make sure your driver takes all rubbish with you for disposal in Dahab 🙏
I strongly suggest first to clear up the mess in waterfall and other sites:/ not quite a pleasure to climb through trash, empty bottles and food remains😕
Waterfall (El Sid in Bedouin) was the heart of Dahab climbing scene in the early years. It's perfect for a small group with mixed climbing experience, from beginner routes on the left to 6c+/7 on the far right. Slabby but with cracks, even a multi-pitch.
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Dahab entered the rock climbing scene in the 90s, with the first sport climbing (bolted) routes in Wadi Gnai. Over the years, you'll have seen references to Wadi Gnai, Wadi Qunay, Wadi Qunai and finally Wadi Gnai - all the same gorgeous granite Wadi in Dahab, just with different translations of its name. Qunai means aquaduct, and it's a reference to the underground channels that run down the wadi. When it rains, you'll find small springs spontaneously erupting from the ground as the channels fill with water from far up the wadi and into the mountains.
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Enzo Ferrara There is a new guidebook now, but these older tops from Gnai Atshan are closer to your time. I'll post the old Waterfall topos as well. We'd love to have your original names for both!
Welcome to the Sinai Rock Climbing history series, a little trip down memory lane. Of course, it all started with trad climbing in St Catherine
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So, I have a confession to make: I lost access to our Instagram account for 6 years 😳 By some miracle (thank you Rich 😍), we are back! To celebrate, we thought we'd kick off with a small history series, filling in the gaps of 22 years developing rock climbing in the Sinai. Thank you to everyone that's been part of the journey ❤️
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If you'd like to follow us on Instagram, we're @egyptclimbing
A glorious weekend of #rockclimbing to finish off the Spring season in #wadignai. Join us if you can!
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كل الشكر والتقدير إلى مستر سعيد خضر
Join our next beginner Rock Climbing course 25-26 March. Call or whatsapp for more info:
+20 1004040181
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#dahabbouldering in the UK climbing news! March still has great conditions for bouldering - we'd love to see you all soon!
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DESTINATION GUIDE: Dahab Bouldering - Egypt's Bouldering Paradise
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Fred Stone takes us on a tour to Dahab, Egypt, and bouldering area of Wadi Gnai to the south.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A few spots left for our half-day climbing trip tomorrow 09.02. 9am! Call us +201004040181 to save a spot 🤗
Are you curious about rock climbing? Wadi Gnai offers endless possibilities for beginners and advanced climbers and right now it is the perfect season for climbing in sunny Sinai.
Here are some impressions of our trip yesterday: thanks to Aamen and friends for coming down from Cairo, we had a fun day!
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Sinai Rock Climbing Centre - مركز سيناء لتسلق الجبال updated their address.
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Quietly kicking off the climbing season, with Am Abdullah and his endless pot of Bedouin tea
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U done very good work 👍👍👍👍
كان نفسى أوصل مصر فى الألمبيات بالنسبة للتسلق ودة كان الحلم , بس الحرب ضد التخلف عطلت المسيرة وحبطط الأحلام , مبروك للفائزين فى أولمبيات طوكيو 2020
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Are there any videos of the finals ?
The story of the Rock Climbing in Dahab, Sinai Egypt, بداية تسلق الجبال، دهب جنوب سيناء، مصر
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thank you for remembering me! 😁
تدريب رياضه تسلق الجبال، دهب جنوب سيناء مع مركز سيناء لتسلق الجبال Beginner Course in Dahab, Sinai
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Please i need nore details regarding next course.
i want more details about training courses
I need more details about courses/training/workshops as well. Please send to me
Wadi El Hmam 🛠️🪝⛏️🔗⛓️🪖
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Looks like an intense slab🤙🤙
Very good services High quality
Big thank you to Daryl and Gavin for joining our Climb One and Climb Two rock climbing courses in Dahab - and an even bigger thank you for the nice film! See you again in October 🙂 youtu.be/_g89z_aK8F0
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See you then!
Trust your feet🙃
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Belaying is one of the most important skills
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Happy Easter 2021
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Omg it is me 😍
top rope and leading climbing workshop : 4 days of adventure
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thats training course or for fun only ?
Alllaaah I really wanna try it 😁😁💪🏽
A new route in Bedouin Garden 😊
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