Penguin Village

address: Mashraba

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About Us

Dahab is the Arabic word for "gold", and it is almost certain that this local area on the east coast of Sinai derives it's name from the rich sand that colors its beaches. Dahab provides a contrasting atmosphere to its over developed, package tourist southern neighbour, Sharm El-Sheik. Dahab has a growing following, and the name may soon refer to the wealth that tourism is bringing to the small Bedouin date palm settlement of Assalah. The combination of soft sand, world class diving, gorgeous blue waters, an oasis like strip of palm trees coupled with a relaxing atmosphere keeps people coming back to Dahab.
Assalah is the entertainment centre of Dahab, a sprawling conglomeration of palm trees, open air restaurants, bars, markets, hotels and camps that ignite the town with excitement by day and color by night.

Within just a few miles of Dahab are some great adventure spots. Excellent dive sites lie both to the north and south, including Blue Hole, one of Sinai's best. Just south are the wadis of Qnai el-Rayan and Qnai el-Atschan.

We will take you on a journey of self discovery, by offering a welcomed break from the pressures of modern livingThe landscape of of the area is wounderous, it almost leaves you wondering how it all began.
It is hard to emagine now that this area could have once been volcanic but you only need to look at the mountains in the area to see the amazing range of colours including reds, blues and black in the sandstone.
There are also many glorious wonders to be seen beneath the surface of the read sea, including beautifully coloured reef, marine life and wrecks which are available to to be explored through scuba diving at many different dive locations.
If you are one that who prefer to stay on the surface you can also snorkel at many of these dive sites. Both the amazing Mashraba and Lighthouse reefs are within walking distance of our Village, both have a wide variety of reef life can be viewed while enjoying the warm waters at the same time!
Snorkel gear is available to hire at the dive center...

How to Find Us

From Cairo
By private minibus: Send us an e-mail at info@penguindahab.com and we'll make arrangements to pick you up in our own 16 -seater, air-conditioned minibus. The trip takes about 6 hours and 110 euro (per trip, not per person).
By public bus: Take the East Delta bus from the Abasseiya station. There are several buses leaving throughout the day. Buy your tickets in advance, as it's not possible to reserve tickets on the phone. Ticket prices vary from 60 to 80 LE (one way). After a 8-9 hour ride, the Dahab bus station is 5 min. away from the Penguin Village . Let us know when you arrive and we will pick you up.
If you need any information about the bus schedule from anywhere in Egypt please call Emad to know what you need.(I'm online from 9.00 am till 12.00 pm local time)
Other options from Cairo is hiring a taxi or getting on a plane to Sharm El Sheikh , email us please if you would like to book the flight ..

From Sharm El Sheikh
If you're flying directly into Sharm El Sheikh or arriving there by ferry from Hurghada, we can arrange to pick you up at the airport/port. E-mail us your flight details to info@penguindahab.com and we'll arrange it for you for 25 Euro per taxi .
You can also share this taxi with others heading towards Dahab for 25 euro per taxi.

From Israel or Jordan
For those coming in from Eliat (Israel) and Jordan (to the port of Nuweiba), a pick-up can also be arranged. From Eliat hiring a taxi will cost you around 35 euro per taxi and from Nuweiba 25 euro per taxi.

Things to Do around Us

Diving Courses
Snorkelling trips
Desert Safari
Camel Safari
Hourse Riding
quad biking
trecking
hiking

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