Abu Galum Protectorate

 


One of the coastal nature protectorates, extending both into the sea and inland, Abu Galum provides a pristine coast line between Nuweiba and Dahab. Approachable by car only from the north via Bier Zweir, it is also connected on foot or camel-back to the Blue Hole and Dahab in the south. You can also approach it from the desert, as the beautiful finish of a trek or safari. You find camps at Bier Zweir and simple beach huts on the shores at the Laguna and Ras Abu Galum. 

Around Abu Galum Protectorate
  • Abu Galum Protectorate: much of the area between Dahab and Nuweiba, both land and sea, is part of the protectorate.
  • Ras Abu Galum: beach huts on the coastal floodplain of Wadi Oqda, the way from the desert.
  • Laguna: a shallow lagoon and beach huts on the coastal floodplain.
  • Bier Zweir: a small settlement in a nice setting, along the main car route to the protectorate in Wadi Amud.
  • Desert route: the walking route from the desert includes Naqb Umm Isma, a high pass, Wadi Rsasa, a wider wadi with acacia trees that meets the car route at one point, and Wadi Oqda, a narrow winding stretch accessible on foot that leads to the sea.

Hike info and map: Trek 20


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PHOTOS

Approaching Abu Galum from the desert, via Naqb Umm Isma.
Sheikh Sina route mapping with Dave Lucas, Josh, and Msallem Faraj. (Photo: Dave Lucas, 10 March 2008)


Hike through Wadi Rsasa and Wadi Oqda to the sea. (Photos: Dave Lucas, 11 March 2008)








Approaching Abu Galum by car from the main road near Nuweiba, passing Bier Zweir in Wadi Amud, reaching first heading to Ras Abu Galum and then the Laguna area of the protectorate. Return the same way.
Road Trip with Ramadan Abu Ghalaba. (24 July 2011)














More photos coming.

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