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Sunset

El Gouna Sunset Safari

A short desert run before the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 17:12About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:27

    Zia Amelia

    Grab a quick bite at Zia Amelia. Their Italian menu is reliable and the kitchen stays open late, so you can eat comfortably before heading out.

  2. 16:42

    Alex Safari El Gouna

    Meet Alex Safari El Gouna for a short safari tour. Use the quad, buggy, or jeep to get out of the town center and into the desert landscape. The ride builds anticipation for the view.

  3. 17:12

    Zeytouna Beach

    Arrive at Zeytouna Beach. The island’s position offers a clear view toward the WSW, matching the sun’s path. Watch the light fade over the water from the beach or the lagoon edge.

  4. 17:42

    Chicha

    End the evening at Chicha. It opens at 15:30, so it is fully ready for you after the sunset. Enjoy some Latin American flavors and Mexican cuisine as the night settles in.

Local tip

Zia Amelia serves live music on Wednesdays, but the food is good any day. Chicha is open daily from 15:30, making it a safe bet for the final stop.

Check before you go

  • Zia Amelia is open 12:30-23:00.
  • Chicha is open 15:30-23:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to El Gouna (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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