Despite its religious importance the Sinai High Mountain Region in Egypt remains largely unknown to the general public. This concise book gives background info on the unique orchard farming tradition which lives on from Byzantine times; practical info on how to visit the region and the gardens; two case studies about simple sustainable development models; a map of the region with a list of gardens; and a gallery of 36 full-page images with rare glimpses of snow, spring, gardens and Bedouin life. The aim of this book is to promote the region and responsible tourism, as well as to raise funds...

Although South Sinai is a popular holiday destination the interior is not very well known. It is, however, a world class trekking country. This book, despite describing only some of the highlights, is the first trekking guide to South Sinai as such. It contains 8 treks with GPS coordinates from 6 different regions, 17 maps, trek images with waypoints, index of places in English and Arabic and a Bedouin-Arabic glossary.

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The only guidebook to Sinai covering all the main trekking and safari routes - from coast to coast and to the southernmost tip
- 26 treks, 4 off-road circuits, over 100 maps and 500 GPS waypoints
- Alternative routes explained - there is always more than one way to get from A to B
- Elevations of important waypoints marked on maps - see how tough a climb is, work out approximate elevation gain and loss.
PLUS notes on culture, history and nature with...