Great Sand Sea, Egypt
The Great Sand Sea is Egypt's last frontier. So why take the kids? This 150,000 square kilometer expanse from Siwa south to Sudan is the third largest dune field in the world. Here, linear dunes run uninterrupted for hundreds of kilometers and reach a height of up to 110 meters. Navigating safe passage across rolling sand dunes is an adventure in the liking of Lawrence of Arabia. And sand dunes are just the start. The Great Sand Sea is home to not one living sole. There is no water in this once lush, green savannah. Fossils, 25 million years in the making, carpet the sand. Sea urchins, seashel... Read Morels and shark teeth are all to be found. But what sets this desert destination apart is the chance to explore. Multi-day jeep expeditions, complete with camping under the stars, are the stuff adventure stories are written about. But before you depart on a trip with kids take note, the difference between a trip to remember and a trip to forget is in the hands of your guide.
Great Sand Sea reviews
An Adventure in the liking of Lawrence of Arabia
Submitted on 27 February 2008 by snowedunder from Monza, Italy
A desert safari in the Great Sand Sea is unlike any other family trip. It challenges both the body and the soul. Sleeping under the stars is romantic. No toilet or shower less so. Navigating sand dunes is exhilarating. Getting stuck a desert realism. The lack of life signs is at first disquieting. Spotting your first set of tire tracks after days of solitary traveling is an unwanted reminder. But when you emerge on the other side you will have a whole new appreciation for the gaiety of being young. Children have far fewer inhibitions than their parents. They take home the education and are unfazed by the inconveniences.
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