Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Siwa Oasis & The Great Sand Sea 6 – Wed(after work)/Thu/Fri/Sat 9,10,11,12 April 2014



Enjoy your weekend in the paradise of Siwa, the best sunset at Fitnas & the best safari trip in Egypt (the great sand sea) & Sandboarding.


Our Program: 

Wednesday 9 April (after work) to Saturday 12 April by night (arrive Cairo)

- Day 1: Wednesday 9 April, Travelling to Siwa
Travel from Cairo to the oasis by night (after work)

- Day 2: Thursday 10 April, visiting the oasis attractions

1. Shali Village
2. Aghourmi City (ma3bad el eskandar)
3. Amoun Temple 
4. Cleopatra spring
5. Gabal EL Mawta (Mountain of the dead)
6. Dakrouri Mountain
7. Watch Sunset @ Fitnas (one of the most wonderful Sunsets in Egypt)

- Day 3: Friday 11 April, Safari Trip
Great Sand Sea Safari

1. Off-roading the endless sand dunes with land cruisers
2. Sandboarding
3. Beer Wahed (lake near the Libyan borders) <swimming available>
4. The hot spring (عين كبريتيه علاجيه) <swimming available>

- Day 4: Saturday 12 April, downtown & shopping
free time to cruise the oasis and enjoy the endless palm trees by bicycle or donkey cart (Karetta) , also buy the Siwian Molo5eya, olive oil and the wonderful siwian dates as presents for your family and friends in Cairo.
Then back to Cairo inshalah

Fees: 450 le
including: Transportation – Accommodation – visiting all oasis attractions 
(excluding food & safari, safari trip costs: 120 le - optional) 


Food: 
Abdo Restaurant for breakfast & lunch (Highly recommended by Rahala Club, Lonely planet & Trip advisor) 
best food: foul - Falafel – Cheese with Siwian Olive Oil - siwian bread – siwian molo5eya – tawagen el koskosi el siwi
(food prices are cheap)


Transportation: 1 air-conditioned luxurious bus

Accommodation: Kelany Hotel (double & triple rooms) <better than Cleopatra hotel> 
Note: rooms are reserved according to paying fees priority, so book your place early.


Notes:

1. Places are limited; kindly register early to get the double rooms.

2. Only the last 6 members to register will stay together in one dorm. (But all other members will stay in double & triple rooms)



Book your Place now online: (Register Online(
Kindly fill the following form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1waGcSm3wGbG1BNHXtNP4sf6AoPcO7qzVv5QqWf-HfeA/viewform



Meeting points for fees collection:
MEETING POINT FOR FEES COLLECTION : < you MUST Register online first>

1. The Easiest Way: Money Transfer through the nearest "Post Office" from your home, you will receive SMS from Husam Mokhtar 01000520218: "Post Office transfer details". 

2. Monday 24 March, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Abu Ramy Restaurant, Akher Share3 EL Tyaran, Nasr City. مطعم ابو رامى – اخر شارع الطيران – مدينه نصر

3. Tuesday 25 March, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, On The Run ,EL Malek EL Saleh ( Just beside EL Malek EL Saleh Metro Station)

4. Wednesday 26 March, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Hardees Restaurant EL khalifa EL Mamoun, Heliopolis (easily reached by metro: go to kobri el koba station, then take a taxi(


Husam Mokhtar
Rahala Club Founder
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Note: Rahala Club has the right to change the program & timing according to security & weather conditions.


Bus meeting points: 
1. 3omarat el 3obour – Salah Salem Street – Heliopolis
Time: 7 pm (bus moves 7:15 sharp) 
2. Lebanon Square – Mohandsin
Time: 7:45 pm (bus moves 8 sharp)

The money is nonrefundable as mentioned in the registration form, so please don't be late , don’t ask me to wait or refund your money, u know from now that our meeting point is at 7:00 pm.

Checklist:
1. Your national id or Egyptian Passport (any foreigner passport is not accepted)
2. Light clothes , one spare jacket 
3. Scarf for your face (Very Importantttttt) 
4. Sunglasses, Cap or Hat or Scarf for your head
5. Running Shoes for safari (or sportive shoes)
6. Torch or Headlamp (optional for caves discovery)
7. Your Hygiene tools
8. One backpack & one daily backpack
9. Pocket money for food & gifts (olive oil – dates – olives).
10. OFF for mosquitoes 
11. Your Rahala Spirit :) 
12. Your daily stuff


Rahala Club Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/24311907079/
Rahala Club Page:
https://www.facebook.com/rahalaclub

Husam Mokhtar
Rahala Club Founder
01000520218

NOTE: after registration you MUST follow the event updates on Facebook event:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1463796513837074/

Saint Catherine Mountain (Katrina Summit) - Thu/Fri/Sat 3/4/5 April 2014



Welcome to Saint Catherine Protected Area, where you mix the joy with the adventure, gain a unique experience between the high mountains and breathe the real meaning of nature.


Challenge yourself by hiking to reach the summit of saint Catherine mountain 2640m above sea level.

Duration: Thursday 3 April morning to Saturday 5 April (arrive Cairo by night)

Fees: 500 le
(including transportation, accommodation,hiking guide, excluding food)

Transportation: Air Conditioned luxurious bus

Accommodation: Sheikh Mousa Camp (the best camp in saint Catherine, clean bathrooms & nice rooms with beds)

Food: choose from camp menu
Egyptian Breakfast: around 21 le (optional)
Lunch: Around 25-35 le (optional)


This track is for intermediate hikers, and is not suitable for amateur hikers, having an experience in mosses mountain & reaching its top doesn’t mean you are intermediate hiker.
Mosses mountain track is for amateurs. Not anyone can join this event; Saint Catherine Mountain needs fitness and experience in Hiking.

So during the next few days we will add some instructions and regulations, also we will make a hiking test for all members who will book their places in this event, the hiking test will be in Wadi Degla National Park on Friday 28 March 2014. More details coming soon.

Checklist & bus meeting point will be added soon.

We are equipped with GPS & First Aid.

Book your Place now online: (Register Online)
Kindly fill the following form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1waGcSm3wGbG1BNHXtNP4sf6AoPcO7qzVv5QqWf-HfeA/viewform


Meeting points for fees collection:
MEETING POINT FOR FEES COLLECTION : < you MUST Register online first>

1. The Easiest Way: Money Transfer through the nearest "Post Office" from your home, you will receive SMS from Husam Mokhtar 01000520218: "Post Office transfer details".

2. Monday 24 March, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Abu Ramy Restaurant, Akher Share3 EL Tyaran, Nasr City. مطعم ابو رامى – اخر شارع الطيران – مدينه نصر

3. Tuesday 25 March, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, On The Run ,EL Malek EL Saleh ( Just beside EL Malek EL Saleh Metro Station)

4. Wednesday 26 March, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Hardees Restaurant EL khalifa EL Mamoun, Heliopolis (easily reached by metro: go to kobri el koba station, then take a taxi)


Husam Mokhtar
Rahala Club Founder
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Note: Rahala Club has the right to change the program & timing according to security & weather conditions.

“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” - Edmund Hillary


Rahala Club Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/24311907079/
Rahala Club Page:
https://www.facebook.com/rahalaclub

Husam Mokhtar
Rahala Club Founder
01000520218


NOTE: after registration you MUST follow the event updates on Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/260068940841447/

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Islamic Cairo Tour XIX - Saturday 8 March 2014


Fees: Free of Charge 

Visit the Islamic Cairo and enjoy the marvelous Islamic architecture with Rahala Club.

Welcome to our educational event "Islamic Cairo Tour (XIX)", our tour includes sightseeing and some basic information.

Saturday 8 March 2014.

Our program:

- El Refa3y Mosque (Historical explanation about the mosque)

- EL Sultan Hasan Mosque (Historical explanation about the mosque)

- Lecture about Rahala Manners, What is Rahala Explorers, Future of backpacking in Egypt.
محاضره عن اخلاق الرحاله و مستقبل الترحال فى مصر و تعريف عن مشروع
Rahala Explorers


Meeting point
The corridor between Refa3i & Sultan Hasan Mosque @ 9:30 am (we will start our tour at 10:00 am SHARPPP inshalah)
coordinates: 30° 1'56.80"N 31°15'23.93"E
Date: Saturday 8 March 2014

Fees: Free of Charge


REGISTRATION IS A MUST TO JOIN THIS EVENT
Fill the following registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yA0RfXw0KkGbKMHJ2B9v7fr506PK5QYLCJYIMCQ-M0M/viewform


Call Husam Mokhtar when you arrive there: 01000520218


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Also Join Rahala Club Upcoming events:

1. Sannur Cave - Rahala Club
https://www.facebook.com/events/215644441977506

2. Ras Shitan & Weshwashi Canyon - Rahala Club
https://www.facebook.com/events/298530923627764/

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Rahala Club Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/24311907079

Rahala Club Page:
https://www.facebook.com/rahalaclub

Husam Mokhtar
Rahala Club Founder
01000520218

"Happiness is only real, when shared with someone" - Christopher McCandless


NOTE: after registration you MUST follow the event updates on Facebook event:


https://www.facebook.com/events/410296939113968/

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Sannur Cave - Saturday 15 March 2014


One Day Safari + BBQ.
Saturday 15 March 2014

Lets visit one of the wonderful Egyptian Caves.

Sannur Cave is a classic karst cave created by groundwater percolating through the Eocene limestone of the Galala Plateau. It is the best example of this type of cave in Egypt.

As the water percolates downwards, excess calcium carbonates are deposited on the roof and floor of the cave forming spectacular stalactites and stalagmites of various forms.

When a light is shone on them, they glitter like a wonderland. Above ground, there are deposits of the red soil (terra rossa) associated with such formations, as well as several swallow-holes (dolines).


Date: Saturday 15 March 2014

Fees: 250 EGP.
Including:
- Cave Visit
- Transportation with Land Cruiser Fox Cars from Cairo to the cave and vice versa
- Professional Safari Guidance equipped with GPS & First Aid
- BBQ Tools: Grills + Fa7m + Fire
- Campfire Marshmallows & Water (1 Large bottle)
- Light Lunch: Burger Sandwich
- & some other activities after BBQ.


Book your Place now online: (Register Online)
Kindly fill the following form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1waGcSm3wGbG1BNHXtNP4sf6AoPcO7qzVv5QqWf-HfeA/viewform


Meeting points for fees collection:
MEETING POINT FOR FEES COLLECTION : < you MUST Register online first>

1. The Easiest Way: Money Transfer through the nearest "Post Office" from your home, you will receive SMS from Husam Mokhtar 01000520218: "Post Office transfer details".

2. Wednesday 5 March, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, On The Run ,EL Malek EL Saleh ( Just beside EL Malek EL Saleh Metro Station)

3. Thursday 6 March, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Hardees Restaurant EL khalifa EL Mamoun, Heliopolis (easily reached by metro: go to kobri el koba station, then take a taxi)

4. During Islamic Cairo Tour (XIX) event, Saturday 8 March 2014, Sultan Hassan Mosque.
event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/410296939113968/

5. Monday 10 March, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Abu Ramy Restaurant, Akher Share3 EL Tyaran, Nasr City. مطعم ابو رامى – اخر شارع الطيران – مدينه نصر


Husam Mokhtar
Rahala Club Founder
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Notes:

1. Travelers from all over the world can join this event, but you have to inform Rahala Club Team while paying the fees with nationalities and copies of passports are also required. Please notice that fees for foreigners may vary a little.

2. This event includes OFFROADING with Land Cruiser 4X4 Cars.

3.The distance to the cave is not that far, but it takes time, while the visit to the cave itself doesn't take a lot of time because it is a small cave but you can stay as much as you want inside the cave to take more photos, also it deserves to visit it even once in your lifetime.

4. I am not the owner of this cave, so please Google it and if u like it we are more than happy to have you u in our event.

Checklist & Cars Meeting Points will be added soon.
We will announce 2 meeting points for land cruiser cars soon.
Arriving time: we will arrive Cairo by night inshalah (not specified).

Husam Mokhtar
Rahala Club Founder
01000520218



NOTE: after registration you MUST follow the event updates on Facebook event:

https://www.facebook.com/events/215644441977506/

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Ras Shitan & Weshwashi Canyon - Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 19/20/21/22 March 2014



The best relaxing place I have ever seen in Egypt. Perfect spot for yoga & snorkeling. Simply it is a breathtaking nature.

The place itself is amazingly beautiful. You can really feel how close you are to nature while sleeping on the beach, feeling the cool breeze at night. Life has a different meaning there.

Our program:

-
 Feyord Bay
-
 Ras Shitan
-
 Weshwashi Canyon (Optional)
- Photography Workshop
- The power of positive thinking Workshop
- 2 Mediation Sessions

Wednesday(by night ) to Saturday , 19/20/21/22 March 2014
only one day off from work: Thursday

Fees: 450 le
Including: Transportation & Accommodation in huts, Feyord bay Visit, Photography workshop, The power of positive thinking Workshop & 2 meditation sessions.
Excluding: Food & Weshwashi Canyon (optional(

minimum charge for the camp restaurant: 2 Breakfast meals, 35le each
Lunch menu will be added soon. or u can have lunch from the supermarket beside the camp that have reasonable prices.

Huts & Bungalows:
- Single
- Double Sea View (first row)
- Double
- Triple
Please ask about your hut type while paying the fees (huts are reserved according to payment priority)



Book your Place now online: (Register Online(
Kindly fill the following form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vjoCItawTno9VaWM8zwn6FVNMuN6J4KnWD2isDKItCg/viewform


Meeting points for fees collection:
MEETING POINT FOR FEES COLLECTION : < you MUST Register online first>

1. The Easiest Way: Money Transfer through the nearest "Post Office" from your home,  you will receive  SMS from Husam Mokhtar 01000520218: "Post Office transfer details".  

2. Tuesday 4 March, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Abu Ramy Restaurant, Akher Share3 EL Tyaran, Nasr City. مطعم ابو رامى – اخر شارع الطيران – مدينه نصر

3. Wednesday 5 March, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, On The Run ,EL Malek EL Saleh ( Just beside EL Malek EL Saleh Metro Station)

4. Thursday 6 March, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Hardees Restaurant EL khalifa EL Mamoun, Heliopolis (easily reached by metro: go to kobri el koba station, then take a taxi(


Husam Mokhtar
Rahala Club Founder
01000520218


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Details:

We will travel inshalah Wednesday night and arrive there Thursday morning

Spend Thursday, Friday, Saturday morning & arrive Cairo Saturday night inshalah


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More Details:

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Ras Shitan:

It was originally called Bein Shattein (between two beaches) as it has 2 bays, but with time people called it Ras Shitan. The 2 bays beaches make a devil head shape.



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Our Destination:

One of the most beautiful places in the coast of Ras Shitan (Taba/Neuibaa). Simple nice huts. Nice hangout area and few shady ones on the beach. modern bathrooms (girls section / men section)  are available with showers. The camp has a restaurant and café.

Important note: if you are not flexible enough to accept the camp life (in camps not everything is perfect except pure nature) you can wait for the upcoming ras shitan event in a resort near ras shitan (rooms not huts with separate bathrooms, air-condition, fancy life but not from nature) the resort event will cost nearly 900 le instead of 450 le in a camp.


Hace a nice time :))
هدفنا هو نشر العلم و احياء ثقافه الترحال

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Checklist:
Create your own checklist

1.
Torch or Headlamp
2.
Sea shoes
3.
Easy shoes for hiking
4.
Summer beach cotton clothes + scarf for your face)
5.
Hygiene tools (Towel, hand soap, shampoo, etc…)
6.
Snorkeling & Swimming Equipment (Snorkeling Kit, swimming wear, sun block,  and other stuff)
7.
Bring OFF and all types of mosquito killers (very importantttttttttt)
8.
The holly Quran or any other books (it's very spiritual there)
9.
Bring your personal stuff
10.
Pocket money for food and extra activities
11.
Your national id or passport (Very important, it's a must)
12.
Finally bring your smile and Rahala Discovery spirit :-)


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Bus Meeting Point:
Dar EL Ishara - Thawra Street (near City Stars(
Date: Wednesday 19 March 2014
, Time: 11:45 pm
bus will move 12:30 am Sharppppp 

The money is nonrefundable so please don't be late , don’t ask me to wait or refund your money, u know from now that our meeting point is at 11:45 pm.


Husam Mokhtar
Rahala Club Founder
01000520218


NOTE: after registration you MUST follow the event updates on Facebook event:https://www.facebook.com/events/298530923627764/

Saint Catherine AGAIN (Snowy Trip) - Thu/Fri/Sat 16/17/18 January 2014

Welcome to Saint Catherine Protected Area, where you mix the joy with the adventure, gain a unique experience between the high mountains and breathe the real meaning of nature.
"Cloudy with a chance of snow balls"
 
Our Program is not like other usual programs to Saint Catherine:
1.       Petrified Waterfalls
2.       Wadi El-Zawatien (Olive trees in the middle of the mountains)
3.       Abu Gifa Pass
4.       Wadi EL Tubug
5.       Wadi El-Arbaien <optional: if we have enough time >
6.       Mount Mousa

7.       Saint Catherine Monastery

Saint Catherine (Snowy Trip) - Thu/Fri/Sat 9/10/11 January 2014

Welcome to Saint Catherine Protected Area, where you mix the joy with the adventure, gain a unique experience between the high mountains and breathe the real meaning of nature.
"Cloudy with a chance of snow balls"
 
Our Program is not like other usual programs to Saint Catherine:
1.       Petrified Waterfalls
2.       Wadi El-Zawatien (Olive trees in the middle of the mountains)
3.       Abu Gifa Pass
4.       Wadi EL Tubug
5.       Wadi El-Arbaien <optional: if we have enough time >
6.       Mount Mousa

7.       Saint Catherine Monastery