canyons trail

The Colored Canyon: Sinai’s Natural Sandstone Maze of Color

A Natural Masterpiece in the Heart of Sinai

The Colored Canyon is one of South Sinai’s most iconic natural wonders — a winding sandstone slot canyon bursting with vibrant hues of red, gold, orange, and purple. Over millions of years, wind and water sculpted these narrow passageways into a surreal kaleidoscope of texture and color.

Often compared to canyons in Jordan and the American Southwest, this is one of the most photographed places in Sinai, and for good reason.

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🗺 What to Expect:

🌀 Narrow corridors just wide enough to squeeze through in places

🪨 Layered rock formations and wave-like patterns in multicolored sandstone

📸 Perfect for photography — every turn reveals a new composition

🧭 Accessible adventure — ideal as a day hike or part of a larger desert journey

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🧭 Visit Info:

Location: Near Nuweiba, Eastern Sinai

Hike Duration: 1–2 hours

Difficulty: Easy to moderate (some scrambling)

Best Season: October to April

Can Combine With: Ain Khudra Oasis, White Canyon, or desert camp nights

Salama Canyon: Sinai’s Hidden Gem of Golden Cliffs and Quiet Beauty

A Quiet Escape Into Sinai’s Wild Heart

Tucked away from the popular routes, Salama Canyon is one of Sinai’s best-kept secrets. This narrow sandstone canyon winds between glowing golden cliffs, soft curves, and dramatic turns that reveal the raw, untouched beauty of the desert.

Though not as famous as the Colored Canyon, Salama is cherished by local Bedouin guides for its peaceful atmosphere, light play on the stone walls, and sense of solitude.

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🗺 Why Visit Salama Canyon?

🌅 Golden cliffs and warm-toned sandstone

🧘 Quiet, meditative ambiance — far from crowds

📸 Excellent for photography, sketching, or simply walking in silence

🐪 Perfect for shorter hikes or as part of a multi-canyon route

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🧭 Trek Info:

Location: Near Ain Khudra, South Sinai

Duration: 1–2 hours (can extend if part of longer trek)

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Best Time to Visit: October to April

Ideal With: White Canyon, Colored Canyon, or Ain Khudra overnight stay

White Canyon: A Surreal White-Walled Trail Near Ain Khudra Oasis

Like Walking Through Ice in the Desert

White Canyon is one of Sinai’s most visually stunning and tranquil trails. Known for its chalk-white limestone walls, this narrow corridor creates a surreal experience — as if you’re walking through a frozen river of stone under the desert sun.

Nestled near the peaceful Ain Khudra Oasis, it’s often combined with other nearby canyons or overnight Bedouin camping for a complete desert immersion.

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🗺 Why Visit the White Canyon?

🧱 Bright white canyon walls that reflect light in magical ways

🧘 Quiet and meditative — a trail of silence and shadow

🧭 Easy and accessible — perfect for all ages and levels

📸 Ideal for photography and slow walks

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🧭 Trek Info:

Location: Near Ain Khudra, South Sinai

Duration: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours

Difficulty: Easy (narrow but not steep)

Best Season: October to April

Recommended Add-ons: Ain Khudra Oasis visit, Salama Canyon, Colored Canyon

El Makhroom Mountain: Climb Through the “Eye of the Dinosaur” in South Sinai

🦖 A Natural Wonder Carved by Time

El Makhroom Mountain — meaning “The Pierced Mountain” — is one of Sinai’s most visually striking landmarks. This limestone formation, sculpted over millions of years by wind and erosion, features a massive hole cutting straight through the peak — a feature that has earned it the nickname:

> “Dinosaur Mountain”

and its signature opening, “The Eye of the Dinosaur.”

Visitors can climb into the hollow, photograph the view framed by rock, or just sit inside and take in the silence and strangeness of this surreal formation.

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🌄 Why Visit El Makhroom?

🦴 One-of-a-kind geological feature — a mountain with a massive natural hole

📸 Incredible photo opportunities — especially inside "The Eye"

🧗 Short, adventurous climb — suitable for active travelers

🧭 Fun for families, groups, and nature lovers alike

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🧭 Visit Info:

Location: Near Wadi Ghazala, northern South Sinai

Duration: 30–60 minutes hike

Difficulty: Easy to moderate (short ascent to the hole)

Best Season: October to April

Ideal Pairings: Mushroom Rock, Nawamis Tombs, or Wadi Ghazala desert day

Ein Hora Oasis: A Quiet Spring of Life Amid Sinai’s Silent Wilderness

Where Water Whispers and the Desert Listens

Tucked deep in the barren wilderness of South Sinai, Ein Hora Oasis offers a quiet miracle — freshwater flowing gently from sandstone rocks, surrounded by palm trees, desert shrubs, and shaded ledges that invite pause and reflection.

Unlike larger, more visited oases, Ein Hora is small, remote, and deeply tranquil. It is cherished by local Bedouin guides for its silence, simplicity, and spiritual stillness.

🌿 Why Visit Ein Hora?

💦 Natural spring emerging from sandstone cliffs

🌴 Lush pocket of green in a vast, dry landscape

🤫 A place of deep silence — perfect for rest, meditation, or solo reflection

📸 Organic beauty — untouched, unfiltered, unforgettable

🧭 Visit Info:

Location: Remote valley southwest of Wadi GHAZALLA region

Duration: Day hike or part of multi-day route

Difficulty: Easy (accessible by foot or camel)

Best Season: October to April

JABAL ELMATAMIR

Sandstone Desert Trail: Hike Between Nawamis and the Towering Dunes of Jebel MAKHROOM

A Surreal Landscape of Sandstone, Silence, and Ancient Stone Circles

This unique sandstone mountain range in northern South Sinai offers one of the most visually striking and diverse desert treks in the region. The terrain shifts between:

🏞 Elongated sandstone hills shaped by wind and erosion

🌬 Towering golden sand dunes rolling over ancient bedrock

🏜 Secluded desert basins where silence reigns

The trek typically begins from a Bedouin roadside village, located close to the ancient Nawamis site — a mysterious group of 6,000-year-old circular tombs built from stone.

From there, the trail can extend for multiple days, heading toward remote and dramatic locations like:

🪨 Jebel Makharum (also known as Jebel Barqa) — famous for its jagged black rock tower

🌴 Small oases and seasonal Bedouin campsites

🧭 Wide open desert corridors ideal for camels or 4x4s

 Trek Info:

Starting Point: Near Nawamis archaeological site

Duration: 1–4 days (flexible)

Difficulty: Easy to moderate, depending on distance

Best Season: October to April

Modes: On foot, by camel, or with 4x4 backup