Shalatin and Obelix-Home: Experience Egypt's Largest Camel Market and Scenic Nature
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2 Ratings
Shalateen
Experience Egypt's largest camel market in Bir Shalatin and explore the scenic nature along the way. Discover unique rock formations, go on short hikes, and witness the meeting of desert and sea.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shalatin - Explore the camel market, and stroll around the city which has other picturesque aspects, like the souk, that sells all local products, from food, spices, to cloth and man-made objects and that reveals Sudanese influences.
What's Included
  • Low-mileage, well-maintained Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Private transportation from Wadi El Gemal National Park entrance
  • Lunch included
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Visit to camel-market and sightseeing
  • Experienced tour guide provided
What's Not Included
  • Extra fees are applied on pick-ups from different hotels & other locations
Additional Information

Bir Shalatin’s camel market is the most significant and extensive in Egypt. The beasts, imported from Sudan, are shipped in hefty vehicles to the town, providing a vibrant scene for excellent photography. We arrange to pick you up from your hotel, with Shalatin as our direct destination. Post lunch at a pleasant eatery, we proceed with our journey to commune with nature. If you’re familiar with ‘Asterix and Obelix’ adventures, the distinct rocks lining our route may remind you of menhirs. You’re welcome to take brief walks to familiarize with this exemplar of ‘Nature’s architecture’. We follow a sandy route flanked with menhirs of diverse forms in our 4x4 vehicles, where you might spot a young shepherdess in vibrant attire, tending to her sheep, living the nomadic tradition. Lastly, we make our way back to the hotel via the Coastal Road, presenting the unique juxtaposition of desert and sea.

Location
Shalatin
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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248massimoa
Mar 10, 2024
Curiosities about dromedaries - Very fascinating and engaging dromedary market, where you find the typical Berber-Arab environment and where we were also able to taste the dronedario meat
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