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Ride a camel to the rim of Dahab’s Blue Hole, snorkel rich coral gardens, then boat into the protected bays of Ras Abu Galum. This full-day loop from Taba combines camel, boat and jeep with guided snorkeling among angelfish and parrotfish.
Ride a camel to the rim of Dahab’s Blue Hole, snorkel rich coral gardens, then boat into the protected bays of Ras Abu Galum. This full-day loop from Taba combines camel, boat and jeep with guided snorkeling among angelfish and parrotfish.
Morning sun hits the limestone escarpments as you leave Taba and cross the desert toward Dahab. Sand rises like a slow tide, then flattens into a cracked canyon lip where camels wait—patient, steady, and indifferent to the heat. A thirty-minute camel trek drops you at the rim of the Blue Hole: a vertical mouth of deep water cupped by coral, its turquoise surface hiding walls that plunge toward open sea.
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Operated by Dahab Safari Day Tours · Dahab, South Sinai
Morning sun hits the limestone escarpments as you leave Taba and cross the desert toward Dahab. Sand rises like a slow tide, then flattens into a cracked canyon lip where camels wait—patient, steady, and indifferent to the heat. A thirty-minute camel trek drops you at the rim of the Blue Hole: a vertical mouth of deep water cupped by coral, its turquoise surface hiding walls that plunge toward open sea.
The Red Sea here is old rock and recent reef—fringing hard corals that shelter parrotfish, angelfish, and the unicornfish that patrol the shallows. Ras Abu Galum is a protected coastal reserve with Bedouin camps on its headlands; local communities and Egyptian authorities manage access to preserve reefs and nesting birds. Geologically, the coastline is folded carbonate rock, eroded into canyons and small bays where boats thread into sheltered snorkel spots.
On this full-day loop you’ll combine camel, boat and jeep: dock at the Blue Hole for a guided snorkel and buffet lunch, then boat out to Ras Abu Galum for more reef time before returning to the Blue Hole for the drive back to Dahab and Taba.
Practicalities: plan for an eight-hour day, bring a well-fitting mask or use the provided one, and wear reef shoes for rocky shores. Sun is intense—start early and hydrate. The Blue Hole can have strong currents; stick to guided snorkel zones and avoid deep-wall dives unless certified. Respect Bedouin land, pack out plastics, and use reef-safe sunscreen to keep this stretch of the Red Sea healthy for the next visitor.
moderate.
8 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; comfortable swimming for surface snorkel required
No—this tour focuses on surface snorkeling around reefs and boat-accessed shallow sites; deep-wall diving at the Blue Hole is not part of the itinerary.
Yes, masks and basic snorkel equipment are provided, but bringing your own mask often improves comfort and fit.
The camel segment is about 30 minutes and mostly seated; expect short walks on uneven terrain when entering and exiting the water.
Yes—hotel pickup and return in Taba are included in the tour's transportation.
Ras Abu Galum is a coastal reserve where local Bedouin communities have long managed fishing and tourism access alongside Egyptian conservation efforts.
The area relies on regulated access and visitor practices—use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral, and pack out waste to protect reef health.
Dahab Safari Day Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning sun hits the limestone escarpments as you leave Taba and cross the desert toward Dahab. Sand rises like a slow tide, then flattens into a cracked canyon lip where camels wait—patient, steady, and indifferent to the heat. A thirty-minute camel trek drops you at the rim of the Blue Hole: a vertical mouth of deep water cupped by coral, its turquoise surface hiding walls that plunge toward open sea.
Morning sun hits the limestone escarpments as you leave Taba and cross the desert toward Dahab. Sand rises like a slow tide, then flattens into a cracked canyon lip where camels wait—patient, steady, and indifferent to the heat. A thirty-minute camel trek drops you at the rim of the Blue Hole: a vertical mouth of deep water cupped by coral, its turquoise surface hiding walls that plunge toward open sea.
The Red Sea here is old rock and recent reef—fringing hard corals that shelter parrotfish, angelfish, and the unicornfish that patrol the shallows. Ras Abu Galum is a protected coastal reserve with Bedouin camps on its headlands; local communities and Egyptian authorities manage access to preserve reefs and nesting birds. Geologically, the coastline is folded carbonate rock, eroded into canyons and small bays where boats thread into sheltered snorkel spots.
On this full-day loop you’ll combine camel, boat and jeep: dock at the Blue Hole for a guided snorkel and buffet lunch, then boat out to Ras Abu Galum for more reef time before returning to the Blue Hole for the drive back to Dahab and Taba.
Practicalities: plan for an eight-hour day, bring a well-fitting mask or use the provided one, and wear reef shoes for rocky shores. Sun is intense—start early and hydrate. The Blue Hole can have strong currents; stick to guided snorkel zones and avoid deep-wall dives unless certified. Respect Bedouin land, pack out plastics, and use reef-safe sunscreen to keep this stretch of the Red Sea healthy for the next visitor.