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The Beginner’s Guide to Adventure Travel in Egypt

January 30, 2016

By Rana Kamaly Adventure tourism has been on the rise in Egypt for the past few years, as more and more people opt out of the traditional beachside resort-type of vacation. As an alternative, adventure travel can include everything from extreme sports to other, potentially risky activities such as cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, safaris, bungee jumping and rock climbing. If you’ve seen the photos but don’t know where to start, here are four options for your first trip. As its popularity grows, the options for the adrenaline junkie increase. Each company has its own personality and offers a different thing, so the right fit for you is the one that fits your flow and makes you comfortable. Each of the featured companies organizes trips in Egypt as well as abroad, which is a great option for those on a tight budget and not a lot of vacation days. Gazef Founded in 2013, Gazef’s founders are trying to change the travel scene in Egypt. Managing partner Yasmine El-Rashidy believes that by pushing people to do more adventure travel, they have contributed to making adventure travel trendy in Egypt. El Rashidy emphasizes the personal…


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