Let’s be honest - there’s adventure, and then there’s extreme adventure, and Egypt offers both.

Pyramids, papyri, pharaohs, mummies, sand, myths, luxurious cotton sheets, temples, tombs, Nefertiti. Egypt is all that, but so much more. The land of the Pharaohs will get your heart pounding.

 

Let’s start with one of the must-visit places in Egypt: Dahab – a big and famous resorts for diving and all kinds of underwater and land adventures. Shades of the town's hippie past are still evident here - you can easy find quite affordable accommodation, not just luxury hotels.

Enthusiasts for outstanding experiences will remain fascinated by the water temperature, which from January to March cools down to 22-23 degrees, and from July to September reaches 30.

Colorful fish, octopuses, coral reefs await you in the waters of the Red Sea near Dahab, and on the surface you can practice water skiing, free diving, windsurfing and kitesurfing.

For all fans of rock climbing, we recommend choosing the cooler months from April to October, when you can explore routes in the granite rocks or on the boulders in the desert. Among the most popular climbing sites are Wadi Kid, Wadi Nassup and Wadi Knai. So If you love being outdoors and working up a sweat but in an extreme kind of way – here you’ll find real crags and mountain faces.

After climbing If you want to rest, we recommend you indulge in a river cruise on the Nile. Sailing on Africa's longest river is probably the most pleasant way to immerse yourself in the history of Egypt, as well as to visit the most popular temples - in Karnak, Luxor, Abu Simbel.

But if you’re a kind of person being comfortable being uncomfortable then we have more extreme activities for you!

 

Sandboarding

Top locations for sandboarding are Cairo, Bahareya, Dahab

These are the perfect playgrounds for the sand-boarding fans all over the world.

When you get here you can reach out the Sandboarding Cairo Club. They arrange a day trip from Cairo to Fayoum for a day of sandboarding, safari and BBQ. They take care of transportation, as usually the group meets in Dokki and moves from there and all other logistics.

The experience includes a visit to Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls - a natural phenomenon

 

Other fun location is Bahariya Oasis. It is located in the south west of Cairo, in the heart of Egyptian Western Desert. Starting point for the White and the Black Deserts. Bahariya Oasis is surrounded by a chain of black hills covered by thin gold sand and what makes it an excellent natural arena for sand-boarding.

Fun fact about this unusual sport is that since the Pharaohs period, the use of boards as a mean of transportation had been widely known. Nowadays, many passionate riders also consider the area as a top sand-boarding destination.Gets the right amount of rush and you won’t wanna miss it.

 

Skydiving at the Pyramids

We know there are a lot of those people who gets a rush from the idea of throwing themselves out of a plane. So here is something to get the level up for you: you can throw yourself out of the plane while looking down over a great wonder of the world or in other words – skydiving at the right place.

If you’re not certified skydiver but want to be, the company Skydive Egypt arranges skydiving trips in places like Kenya or Morocco throughout the year for Egyptians, so you’re ready for when it’s Pyramids skydiving time.

Your brain is majorly affected by a skydive. Because our brains are wired to react to danger and other triggers by secreting adrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin.Now imagine that over one of the seven wonders of the world and enjoy the ride!

 

Diving with sharks in the Red Sea

When you think of shark diving, you might picture being lowered into the ocean in a cage with Great Whites attacking you from all angles in South Africa. And while this is appealing for some, the reality of diving with sharks in the Red Sea in Egypt is a lot more safe and still giving you that extreme adrenaline rush you crave.

We must not forget why we need to do our best to protect Egypt’s sharks, too! 

Most tourists aren’t usually aware of the amazing diving and aquatic life in Egypt. It will get your heart beating a little faster, as there are several different dive sites dotting the Red Sea off Egypt’s coast known for their shark sightings like El Ikhwa Islands and Daedalus Reef among many others.

 

Dirt biking in the desert

Get on a dirt bike away from paved roads, cars and people and head over to Hurghada where you can go wild off-roading in the desert.

We hope you are ready for dunes, valleys and varied desert terrain to get your heart beating on the dirt bike. It’s sandy, dusty and you’ll be sore for days after, but the adrenaline rush is real and hours will go by in a flash.

You should probably look for a local guide for full safety gear so don’t get up alone and lost in the desert.

 

Not just sand and palm trees, Egypt’s turquoise beaches, vast terrains, and Mediterranean weather have made the nation an up-and-coming hotspot for extreme sports and other adrenaline-pumping activities.

You can also try:

• Bungee jumping
• Safaris
• Kite surfing
• Hike to the summit of mount Sinai
• Explore the Valley of the kings
• Scuba diving

And don’t forget to explore all the incredible historic places and learn more about the country. Also, try the local cuisine! Musts are bread, hummus, baba ghanoush, kushari, Shakshuka and more!