Wadi Wishwashi
وادي الوشواشي
A granite canyon west of Ras Shetan, offering a half-day hike that involves climbing with ropes and swimming in a deep pool.
Wadi Wishwashi lies within the Taba protected area, about 15 km north of Nuweiba, near the Ras Shetan camp. The canyon is made of red granite. The roughly 3-km hike involves squeezing through narrow gaps, crossing suspension bridges and climbing with ropes. At the end lies a natural pool about 7 meters deep, where you can swim and dive. It is usually combined with the Colored Canyon in a day trip, and a Bedouin guide takes you from the road by jeep, with the cost included in the tour. Wear shoes with good grip and bring plenty of water. In winter, flash floods may follow rain, so ask your guide before setting out.
Opening hours
Daytime (go with a guide)
Nearby sights
- Ras Shitan
- Basata Ecolodge
- Tarabin Beach, Nuweiba
- Castle Zaman
- Taba Heights
- Fjord Bay, Taba
- Pharaoh's Island (Saladin Citadel)