This expedition through the historically and culturally rich, and geographically diverse countries of Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt takes you from the Ethiopian highlands (Africa's largest mountain range), to the deserts of Sudan and the coral reefs of the Red Sea. Ethiopia, itself has more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other African country and Egypt needs very little introduction to its unique historical sites. This trip takes in major exotic-sounding cities, like Khartoum and gets well off the beaten track in between.
  • Explore the many temples, tombs, monuments, and pyramids throughout Ancient Egypt
  • Set sail down the Nile, one of the world's most iconic rivers on a traditional felucca sailboat
  • Relax on the beach and swim in the cool clear blue waters of the Red Sea
  • Camping 'under the stars' in the vast Nubian Desert in Sudan
  • Enjoy sunset at the Pyramids at Meroe surrounded by golden sand dunes
  • Discover the churches and unique castles in the majestic city of Gondar
  • Experience the friendliness and hospitable nature of the Sudanese
  • Take a boat out onto Lake Tana with monasteries dating back 900 years
  • Visit the unique 12th century rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
Oasis uses roomy three-person tents but only for two people. They are specially made for us to meet the tougher conditions of an overland trip and have mosquito netting sewn into the door and windows. Tents are shared (between two people of the same sex from your group unless you are a couple). We spend some nights bush or desert camping and the rest of the time in campsites. Facilities and standards at campsites vary, some are well equipped and managed and some are very basic. At bush camps you will be living off the truck, so there will be no showers or en-suite facilities! At certain campsites there is the opportunity to upgrade to a private room at your own expense if you are missing your bed.