Wadi Isla

 


Wadi Isla is part of the traditional caravan route between El Tur and St. Katherine, used by pilgrims as well as the Bedouin and the monks to deliver goods to the coast and get supplies. The long and winding wadi becomes narrow and lush towards the end, with many date palms, canes, trees and a creek running through a pretty gorge. The wadi ends at Seil Isla, at the wide coastal plain known as el Qaa.

More info and map: Wadi Isla and Trek 10

Photos were taken on 13 February 2008.


Starting from the top of Wadi Isla, shortly after the Wadi Rumhan and Wadi Luksuriya junction, and finishing at the coastal plain, el Qaa.








































































Starting from the top of Wadi Isla and finishing at the end of the gorge. (Photos: Dave Lucas)

















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