Your guide to Ras Shaitan

CAIRO – 2 August 2017: Ras Shaitan is a piece of heaven on Egyptian land that you really should pay a visit to, but before you go, here is everything you need to know about it:

Road : it takes around six hours from Cairo, and the trip will not be pricy, especially if you are going to use your own car, or if a group of friends rent a minivan, which would be better than going through one of the transportation companies. If you are going to take a bus, you will get off at Nuweiba, but make sure to know where you will get off, because it is not an official stop.


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Accommodations : They vary from tents on the sand to huts on the hills or cabins on the sea. All these options are good if you want to feel close to nature, but if you prefer things extra comfy, then go for the huts, because they are more private and the bathrooms, even though shared, are clean.


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Electricity : Electricity there works with generators, which means it will probably go out at midnight and you will be left to enjoy gathering around a campfire with your friends. The night sky there is so clear you can spend hours counting stars, but keep a flashlight with you for emergencies.


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Food : Food is one of the greatest things in Ras Shaitan, for breakfast there includes eggs, Bedouin bread, butter and fries, and of course there is normal food all day long if you feel like it. At night the food is also Bedouin, but according to the Facebook page “Best.Places.EGYPT”, most places keep a tab of what you spend on food and bill you for it at the end of your stay, so keep that in mind.


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Items : You need to have a towel, tissues, flashlight and your ID, of course, as well as a special pair of shoes if you want to climb the mountain. Also, you need body spray and a spray for insects.


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Sleeping : Sleeping and waking up are usually early so you can enjoy the whole day.


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Enjoy your stay : You are there to enjoy yourself, so leave your smartphone aside and just use it for necessities. You will find chairs on the beach, so take a book with you or your music and just chill. You can also climb the mountains in the morning, which is usually an organized activity that you can ask about in your camp.


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