MOUNT CATHERINE
A real hiking adventure through St. Catherine and Wadi Gebel, with a simple mountain overnight, sunrise and sunset views, and the experience of reaching Egypt’s highest peak.
Egypt’s highest peak. One unforgettable challenge.
Price per person. Small-group hiking experience with transportation, meals, Bedouin guide, permits and tickets included.
Secure your place with half of the trip amount now. Complete the remaining balance 3 days before departure.
The essentials are covered.
Trip requirements
- Lightweight bag
- Warm winter clothing
- Sleeping bag if available
- Good hiking shoes
Good to know
- 12 km ascent to the camping site
- Peak elevation: 2,600 m above sea level
- Approx. 1,600 m ascent from Catherine City
- Difficulty: moderate to advanced
- Suitable for ages 16–60 with a high fitness level
Your Mount Catherine itinerary.
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- Departure from Cairo at 11 PM.
- Arrival at Camp Fox Catherine.
- Rest and preparation for hiking to Wadi Gebel.
- Lunch.
- Continue the mountain experience.
- Overnight stay in a simple farm.
- Sleeping bags and a basic bathroom available.
- Breakfast.
- Start climbing Mount Catherine.
- Reach the summit before noon.
- Enjoy the experience of standing on Egypt’s highest peak.
- Watch the sunset from the summit.
- Dinner.
- Overnight mountain experience.
- Watch the sunrise from the summit.
- Start descending the mountain.
- Reach the beginning of Wadi Al-Arbaeen.
- Breakfast at Uncle Ramadan’s farm.
- Rest until 4 PM.
- Return to Camp Fox.
- Head back to Cairo and arrive around midnight.
Simple. Authentic. Part of the adventure.
Your base in St. Catherine is Camp Fox Catherine. During the mountain route, the overnight experience is simple and practical, with sleeping bags and a basic bathroom — designed around the real hiking experience.
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A small-group experience built for people who want a real hiking challenge, mountain views and a trip they will remember.
Cancellation & Payment.
Please review the booking terms before reserving your place.
Pay 3,475 EGP now to reserve your place.
If cancelled after 48 hours from payment, 50% of the booking amount will be refunded.
No refund after the stated cancellation period. The remaining balance is due 3 days before the trip.
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Ready to stand on Egypt’s highest peak?
Three days. One mountain. Sunrise and sunset above Sinai. A challenge worth remembering.
Reserve today with only 3,475 EGP.