🇪🇬 Dahab, Egypt
Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp
📍 PO Box 8, ش مجرى السيل, المسبط, دهب، جنوب سيناء, Dahab
Your stay — Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp
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The Property — Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp
Kicking off your sandals at Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp, you land in a breezy camp of dome-shaped huts and open-air chill zones right on Dahab’s shoreline. The vibe is backpacker-casual with a communal fire pit and a dive shop attached — it’s less hotel, more base camp for windsurfers and Sinai desert trekkers. Standing in the sandy lobby, you hear the crash of the Red Sea and smell woodsmoke; this suits anyone who’d trade a fancy lobby for instant beach access and a high fives at happy hour.
Chronicles of Dahab
Dahab began as a small Bedouin fishing village, its name meaning 'gold' in Arabic, likely from the colour of its sands. It gained global fame as a hippie hangout in the 1980s, drawing travellers with its cheap living, coral reefs, and the laid-back vibe of the Sinai Peninsula. After Egypt’s 2011 revolution, tourism dipped, but Dahab rebounded as a kite-surfing and freediving hub, now balancing local Bedouin culture with expat-run cafés. Its modern identity is split between the quiet, old-town Masbat and the flashier resorts of Laguna — but the whole town still moves at a pace dictated by the wind and the call to prayer.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dahab guide →Best months
March, April and October — water temperatures are 22-26°C, skies clear, and the wind is steady for watersports without the July-August heat.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season for European school holidays, plus the Dahab International Kiteboarding Festival in late June/early July. Hotel prices double, and wind picks up to 30+ knots — great for kite-surfers but brutal for sunbathers.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer lower prices (30-40% off peak), fewer crowds, and still-warm sea temperatures (24-28°C), though afternoon winds can be gusty.
Weather & packing
Dahab gets 360+ days of sun, but January and February can drop to 15°C at night. Rule: pack a lightweight fleece or pashmina for evenings, even in summer — the desert cools fast after sunset.
Live City Briefing — Dahab
- New direct bus routes from Sharm El-Sheikh airport to Dahab (2025) cut transfer time to about 90 minutes — cheaper than taxis and reliable for backpackers.
- Dahab’s main corniche repaving project finished in late 2025; expect smoother walking (and cycling) along the seafront, though some new café terraces are still under construction.
- July 2026 sees the annual Dahab Reef Clean-up (1st week) — visitors can join local dive centres for beach and underwater clean-ups; it’s a good chance to meet the community.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a first-floor room facing the sea (east side). These catch the breeze and have better privacy than ground-level rooms near the courtyard.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms overlooking the street (west side of the property) — noise from cars and walkway traffic carries into early evening. Also avoid any room near the lobby or the small bar area (south end), where staff radios and guest chatter can drift.
Best views
East-facing rooms on the first floor give a partial view of the Red Sea (over the camp's garden and a low wall). South-facing rooms overlook the alley leading to the main street — less appealing.
Quietest floors
First floor (first above ground) is the quietest level here — away from both street-level bustle and any roof-terrace activity above.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on a small connecting road (مجرى السيل) that funnels traffic from the main coastal road into the Masbat district. Expect moped buzz from 7am–10pm and occasional fishing boat trucks reversing. The camp's own generators kick in during evening power cuts (common in Dahab) — loudest near the back of the property.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, park facing east (away from the road) to avoid headlight glare into ground-floor rooms. 2. Request a room in the 'old building' (ask reception) — these have thicker walls than the newer annexe and better sound insulation from the common areas.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp
Free Wi-Fi in public areas (lobby, restaurant, pool deck) with moderate speed (approx 15 Mbps); no paid upgrade; guest rooms get weaker signal – ask for a room near the router
No lift – single-storey bungalows and two-storey main building with stairs only; no wheelchair-accessible rooms above ground level
Complimentary digital PressReader access at reception tablet; no physical newspapers; main building is a converted dive lodge with original wooden ceiling beams
Standard 14:00–22:00; early arrival bag drop free if room not ready; late check-out until 19:00 costs 50% of nightly rate, subject to availability
Free baggage storage at reception on check-in day and after check-out; no charge
No step-free room entrance; main entrance has two steps; no adapted bathroom or wide doorways; not suitable for wheelchair users
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars (unmarked, off street); no EV charging; nearest public car park is 200 m east in central Dahab (free, 24h, unpaved)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Dahab does not levy a city tax; resort fee of 50 EGP per person per night covers breakfast, 100 EGP per person per night if half board)
Deposit & card hold: 30% non-refundable deposit required at booking; incidental hold of 200 EGP in cash or card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: مسجد الهدى (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: مسجد الهدى (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Big Mosque (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
New Ramses Dahab Mall — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 29 m · ~1 min walk
Eel Garden Pharmacy — 416 m · ~5 min walk
Nada Market — 70 m · ~1 min walk
Go Bus — 840 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Egyptian Pound, EGP
Use ATMs for the best rates; airport and hotel exchange desks offer poor rates. Avoid street changers.
Cards accepted in upscale hotels and larger restaurants; cash is king in local shops, taxis and small eateries.
Tip 5-10% in restaurants if no service charge, small change for taxis (5-10 EGP), and 20-50 EGP per day for hotel housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local ahwa (strong Turkish-style coffee) from street kiosks: about 10-15 EGP.
Ful and taameya (fava bean falafel) sandwich from a street vendor: 15-25 EGP.
A simple grilled fish or chicken kebab plate at a local eatery: 60-100 EGP.
The seafront promenade and the main market area near Masbat have cheap stands selling sandwiches, grilled corn and fresh juice.
Local mini-markets and the small supermarkets along El Saleh El Gundy Street; no large hypermarkets nearby.
Basic market stalls along the main road in Masbat sell cheap T‑shirts, beachwear and souvenirs. Avoid items priced in dollars.
Local microbus (shared minibus) along the main road: 5-10 EGP per ride. From Sharm el‑Sheikh airport, take a shared minibus or public bus (about 50-100 EGP) — not a private taxi.
Eat where locals eat (sidewalk ful and falafel stalls); buy bottled water and snacks from supermarkets, not hotel minibars; haggle firmly but politely in market stalls for souvenirs and taxis.
Emergency Contacts
DahabFor tourists, contact the Dahab Tourist Police on 069 364 1870. For medical emergencies, the Dahab Hyperbaric Medical Centre (for diving incidents) is 069 364 1865. General tourist help: 069 364 1751.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dahab, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 29 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Eel Garden Pharmacy — 416 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Dahab town centre → Nirvana Hotel, Dahab
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in; for short trips to Nirvana from the lighthouse area, 10 EGP is fair.
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) → Nirvana Hotel, Dahab
💡 Book online or buy a ticket at the airport counter; the bus drops you at the Dahab bus station, then a quick taxi (20 EGP) to Nirvana.
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) → Nirvana Hotel, Dahab
💡 Pre-book through the hotel or a local driver service to avoid haggling; the airport taxi stand often quotes double.
Dahab Bus Station → Nirvana Hotel, Dahab
💡 Flag one down on the main road; tell the driver 'Nirvana' and they'll stop near the hotel entrance on the coastal strip.
About Dahab
Wikipedia ↗
Dahab (Egyptian Arabic: دهب, romanized: dahab, lit. 'gold', IPA: [ˈdæhæb]) is a small town on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, approximately 80 km (50 mi) northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh. Dahab can be divided into three major parts. Masbat, which includes the Bedouin village of Asal...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp?
Request a first-floor room facing the sea (east side). These catch the breeze and have better privacy than ground-level rooms near the courtyard.
Which rooms should I avoid at Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp?
Avoid ground-floor rooms overlooking the street (west side of the property) — noise from cars and walkway traffic carries into early evening. Also avoid any room near the lobby or the small bar area (south end), where staff radios and guest chatter can drift.
Is Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp noisy?
The hotel sits on a small connecting road (مجرى السيل) that funnels traffic from the main coastal road into the Masbat district. Expect moped buzz from 7am–10pm and occasional fishing boat trucks reversing. The camp's own generators kick in during evening power cuts (common in Dahab) — loudest near the back of the property.
Which rooms have the best views at Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp?
East-facing rooms on the first floor give a partial view of the Red Sea (over the camp's garden and a low wall). South-facing rooms overlook the alley leading to the main street — less appealing.
What are insider tips for staying at Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp?
1. If you drive, park facing east (away from the road) to avoid headlight glare into ground-floor rooms. 2. Request a room in the 'old building' (ask reception) — these have thicker walls than the newer annexe and better sound insulation from the common areas.
What time is check-in at Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp?
Check-in at Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in public areas (lobby, restaurant, pool deck) with moderate speed (approx 15 Mbps); no paid upgrade; guest rooms get weaker signal – ask for a room near the router
Is there a city or tourist tax at Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp?
None (Dahab does not levy a city tax; resort fee of 50 EGP per person per night covers breakfast, 100 EGP per person per night if half board)
Where can I eat cheaply near Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp?
Ful and taameya (fava bean falafel) sandwich from a street vendor: 15-25 EGP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Oasis Fighting Kangaroo Camp?
Local microbus (shared minibus) along the main road: 5-10 EGP per ride. From Sharm el‑Sheikh airport, take a shared minibus or public bus (about 50-100 EGP) — not a private taxi.
When is the best time to visit Dahab?
March, April and October — water temperatures are 22-26°C, skies clear, and the wind is steady for watersports without the July-August heat.
Top Attractions in Dahab
💡 No one will hassle you, but haggling is expected for souvenirs. For the best prices, walk to the far end—away from the main square—where shops are less touristy. Cash only.
💡 If you want a sunbed, bring your own towel—there are no rentals here. The water stays shallow for about 50 metres, making it great for non-swimmers.
💡 Snorkel here between 9am and 11am when the light is best. Move slowly and you'll see dozens of eels swaying in the current. No tour needed—just walk in from the sand near the Bedouin tents.
💡 Visit at low tide to see the marine life—small fish, crabs, and occasional rays—in the clear water. Don't attempt to walk on the coral itself; stick to the sandy path.
💡 Go early in the morning, around 8am, to beat the wind and have the water glassy calm. Bring water shoes—there are some sharp bits of coral near the shore.