A Nomadic Divers resting place?
Posted By Lucie Wright on 22 December 2004
Travel
Flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh are relatively cheap and can be bought 'flight only' at www.thomson.co.uk or www.redseaflights.com
The flight is only 5 hours and fairly painless.
Accommodation
Week One; The 3 bedroom apartment was fantastic, 5 minutes back from the seafront, in the village. Set in the garden of a wonderfully friendly, helpful couple called Barbara and Fathy, it was quiet and comfortable, with a kitchen we rarely used, and all for only $35 a night. http://www.swipin.ch.
Week Two; Mirage resort, just off the spotless beach, north of the main strip. It was quiet even when full, with a sunken seating area for smoking the delicious hubbly bubblys (and I don't smoke). An air con room was $15
Dive shops or Private Guiding
There are so many dive shops in Dahab now and from what I hear, they are multiplying like bacteria. There are also a number of factory style dive schools, who bully and boss you into doing what suits them and not necessarily, what suits you. I was really lucky to find Desert Divers who offer a wide range of activities from diving, to camel safaris to yoga training and a host of other adventures. Prices are competitive and negotiable. http://www.desert-divers.com/
Alternatively, you can get yourself a private guide who will take you away from the madding crowd to the quieter sites. Giving you a lot more control on how you want to dive, and dive times that suit your air consumption. Hemaid, a Bedouin divemaster who speaks great English, has his own trucks (or camels!) and has been private guiding for several years. His prices are good - a 2 dive day including equipment is $45 per person - $35 if you have your own equipment. abu_gimih@hotmail.com
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