Wadi Lahami Featured Hot

Situated on an extensive lagoon just above Ras Banas and pretty much as far south as you can stay on the southern Red Sea in land based accommodation this unique ‘deep south’ village is owned by the most professional and experienced pioneers along this coastline – Red Sea Diving Safari.

Wadi Lahami’s position on the edge of Wadi El Gamal national park, and alongside a protected mangrove area makes this village particularly special for its birds and wild life. Sighting of Sea Eagles are very common in these parts, and passing camels taking lunch, a dip, and sometimes a drink from the equipment rinsing stations aren’t that unusual.

Smaller and quieter than her sister villages Shagra & Nakari with just 16 Chalets, 20 Tents, 4 Royal Tents and catering for just 48 divers at any one time the experience here will be intimate and personal.

The diving at Wadi Lahami is suitable for all levels of experience, with over 25 dive sites to choose from the Fury Shoals really does offer something for everyone, it has been said that this area offers some of the best examples of coral formations in the world.

Beach Safari Tents

Next to the waters edge, these spacious twin bedded tents have electricity and share modern toilet and shower facilities. A great choice for those who enjoy an expeditionary feel and briefly wish to leave the western world behind. Inside each tent there are 2 beds a metre apart and you are supplied with 2 sheets, blankets (not necessary in summer) and a pillow per person.

Taking a small torch may prove useful at night should you need to go to the bathroom.

Royal Tents

Royal tents are the ideal choice for couples, being almost twice the size of a normal tent and include the choice of either a double bed or twins. They have a floor standing fan, mini-fridge, wardrobe, bean bag seats and table, with a small table and chairs situated outside – perfect for catching the early morning sunrise. They share the same bathroom facilities as the standard tents.

Madyafa Guest Houses

Built in the same attractive Arabic style as the Mandarahs, they are more spacious with en-suite facilities. The term Madyafa comes from the ancient Egyptian era. Facilities include twin or double beds, wardrobe, a side table, dressing table with mirror, shower, toilet and terrace. The Madyafa is 40 metres square divided into two by 24 metres square rooms inside with domed roofs. In addition there are two terraces, front and rear, each measure 8 metres square, which have bamboo chairs. The terraces have a mountain view and a sea view.

Amenities

Linen is provided

You will need to bring your own towels for beach and shower use with the exception of guests staying in the Madyafa Guest Houses where a shower towel will be provided.

220v recharging points available

Medical Kit and Emergency Oxygen

Cylinder storage

Rinse tanks and drying lines

International calls

Safety deposit box

We can arrange direct flights from Gatwick or Manchester to Marsa Alam on the following days:

April - November 2011

Gatwick - each Wednesday

Manchester - each Thursday

November 2011 - April 2012

Gatwick - each Thursday

Manchester - each Monday

It is also possible to fly from Gatwick, Manchester and other regional airports into Hurghada on a Monday, Friday and sometimes a Saturday.

The flight to Marsa Alam normally takes around 5 hours.

From Marsa Alam Airport the journey to Wadi Lahami takes approximately two and a half hours and from Hurghada airport the journey takes approximately six hours.

The Red Sea Diving Safari representative will meet you outside the terminal building holding a Red Sea Safari notice (see above). You will need to purchase your £13 Egypt entrance visa at the counter in the arrival lounge.

You will be supplied with three hearty meals a day, breakfast is served buffet style, lunch and dinner is served plated, vegetarians and other special dietary requirements are very well catered for, please let us know in advance any special requirements. Freshly baked cake is available in the late afternoon, tea, coffee, water and bottled soft drinks are served throughout the day (cans, diet & tonic water are at an additional charge).

Egyptian beer is available as well as fresh juices, speciality teas and coffees, ice cream, chocolate and crisps – all of which are allocated to your room by name, signed for and settled at the end of the week during check out.

Desert Excursions & Astrology

Red Sea Desert Adventures offer you a unique experience for Eastern Desert excursions with visits to Al Shelatin camel market, or mountain trips to Pharaonic, Ptolemaic and Roman ruins or gold and emerald mines.

From this superb location you are directly opposite the multitude of stunning offshore reefs collectively known as Fury Shoal.

Your diving day typically starts with breakfast being served from 6am for a 7am departure to the off shore reefs of the Fury Shoals for your 2 guided dives. On arrival at the 1st chosen dive site you will receive your briefing on board, after the 1st dive tea, coffee, water and cake are served as you take your surface interval before moving on to your 2nd dive of the morning.

Return to the village is roughly 12pm, after lunch, the obligatory and pleasurable dive dissection and a siesta, a 3rd dive as buddy pairs is available at one of the more local reefs from which you will return around 4.30pm. Should you have any energy left a night dive is available, again as buddy pairs from approximately 7pm.

In some sea conditions the journey to the morning off shore dive sites can be quiet physically demanding and may not be suitable for people with back problems.

Diving Course Supplements (Booked and paid for in advance, in addition to standard diver package):

Please note the above prices include equipment hire unless otherwise stated and are in addition to the standard diver package price. Please note these prices exclude the PADI licence fee and manual.

Speciality Course Supplements (Booked and paid for in advance, in addition to standard diver package)

Please note the above prices exclude equipment hire and are in addition to the standard diver package price. Please note these prices exclude the PADI licence fee and manual.

Divemaster & Instructor Courses

Please note the above prices exclude equipment, licence fee and dive supplements

Diving Courses for Children (Booked and paid for in advance, in addition to standard diver package)

Please note the above prices include equipment hire unless otherwise stated and are in addition to the standard diver package price. Please note these prices exclude the PADI licence fee and manual.

Course Manuals

Non-diver discounts deducted from standard diver package

If you have a family member or friend who is not a qualified diver but would like to have a taster or enjoy the amazing snorkeling on offer please see the relevant discounts below.

Please note the above prices include equipment.

Equipment Rental Prices (Payable on site):

Please note rental equipment is subject to a 10% sales tax. On site credit card payments are subject to a 3% surcharge

Dive Supplements (In addition to standard dive package, payable on site):

Extras (Booked and paid for in advance):