• Dehydration: drink a little water often (you should drink 3 litres a day minimum). We provide drinking water throughout.
• Heat-stroke: keep your head and neck covered at all times during the day.
• Sunburn: wear long sleeves, long trousers.

 Sleeping under the stars
Each evening you will arrive at camp with plenty of time to choose a comfortable spot for the night. If you are unused to sleeping outside, help is always available. Sleeping out in Sinai is very safe, it is the best way to enjoy the remarkable night skies. Many people bring a planisphere. Please remember that in winter you need to wrap up well, warm clothes and sleeping bag are a must.

 Washing
In the desert there is only a limited amount of water for washing. But as the desert is dry and clean, you tend to become dusty rather than dirty. Each morning and evening there will be a small amount of water for washing. A wet flannel and baby wipes help keep you refreshed.
In the mountains more water may be available but please be careful not to contaminate any of the water sources (rock pools, springs and wells) with e.g. shampoo or toothpaste.

 Toilets, desert and mountains
There are no formal arrangements! But in the desert and mountains, whether we are driving, trekking or camping, there will always be enough discreet places to disappear behind. As the desert preserves everything we cannot leave any litter. You will therefore need to put all lavatory paper and any sanitary products into small plastic bags (we recommend nappy sacks or freezer bags) which then go, at a convenient moment, into a camp rubbish bag which we dispose of in an appropriate way.

 Insects
There are surprisingly few insects and creepy crawlies in the desert. Although there are snakes and scorpions, it is unusual to come across them. It is however best to be on the safe side; sleeping bags, packs etc. should be kept closed until needed. You should bring some insect repellent and insect bite cream as a precaution.

 Books
Although you will be accompanied by an experienced and knowledgeable guide, if you have a very specialist interest, you may want to bring a specialist publication. Binoculars are a popular trekking accessory.