ABOUT

Omer and Justina & team

We are Omer and Justina, from Sudan and from Holland, and we took over the MAKATI (former Meraki) camp in July 2020. At the time we were looking for a place to settle and build something together, after having met at Ras Shatan a few months previously. We found the camp in a very abandoned state, a lot was broken and not taken care of. After a few months of repairing everything we could, building, planting seeds and installing a completely new kitchen, we were ready to open and receive guests.

Soon enough a team started to gather around us. Omer’s friend AboZooz from Sudan joined, spreading happiness and positive vibrations. Dorothea from Germany joined, hosting and holding space as she lets you feel instantly comfortable. Bente (or Benouta) joined, helping us with clear communication and sharings, bringing with her am Said, an old friend and fisherman. Finally our amazing chef Ismail joined, spoiling everybody with his delicious meals cooked with love. And so the family was formed, with many more amazing people that came and went, all leaving behind their unique print at Meraki.

Also part of our family are Suus and Lulu, our two dogs who are with us since day 1. They arrived on the same day that we arrived and that felt like a good omen to choose this place to start building our community.

Our community

Our camp is run in community style, meaning that we have community meals, sharings every day, and shared activities. In the sharings there is space for everybody to express whatever they feel, while the rest of the people listen with their hearts. We use a crystal instead of a talking stick. These sharings are open, we have them with the team of course but love it also if guests join. Shared activities include yoga, meditation, music improvisation, dancing... Also you are very welcome if you want to offer or initiate something.

In short, you are very welcome to be part of our community, but there is no obligation whatsoever, so if you need time alone we also totally respect that.

Location

MERAKI camp is situated on the beach between Nuweiba and Taba, in Sinai, Egypt. The husha’s (or wooden huts) are just a few meters from the sea and the mountains are right behind us. The sunrise, moonrise, stars and underwater world make up for an amazing new movie on this earth theater every day.

Facilities

We have a restaurant where we serve open buffet/family style meals.

The toilets and showers are located at the back, a short walk away from the huts.

There is a yoga space in a separate arisha that can be used for sports, dancing, meditation, ceremonies, bodywork and music.

Our little farm

We are slowly but steadily making progress with the garden and greening the camp. Our wish is to have many more plants, herbs, vegetables and fruits growing, and many flowers. Soon we will get about 10 chicken at the camp, so we can eat fresh eggs every day and have excellent manure for the compost. One of our dreams is also to have a camel one day and maybe some goats.

Activities

Snorkeling

There are some nice reefs nearby to snorkel on swimming distance, or you can take a boat with the local fisherman to take you to a really nice reef a bit further away. If you want to take a fishing trip you are also welcome to go with him and catch your own fish.

Wadi al Wishwash

Wishwash is an oasis in the desert with a huge sweet water pool. You can dive in it from the cliffs and the view is amazing.

Desert Trips

We can organize any kind of desert trip for you, with or without camels, depending on your needs. There are really beautiful hidden gems in this vast desert, and if you spend a few nights you will notice your rhythm slowing down, tuning in with the silence of the desert.

Dahab

Dahab is the biggest nearby city, vibrant with nice shops, restaurants and creativity. There are many inspiring events and there is an international community of travelers and people that live there.

Saint Catherine

Saint Catherine is a town in the mountains, in the middle of the Sinai, the place where it is said Mozes received the ten amendments. Many people from all over the world come to climb this mountain and visit the monastery. Also, the surrounding valleys are amazing to hike, with a very pure crystalline energy. There are many gardens there due to the cooler climate, with some people tending them like they are living a 100 years ago, with their camels, goats and donkeys. It is a famous place for medicinal herbs and Bedouin crafts.

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse