Wandering through Wadis: A nature-lover’s guide to the flora of South Sinai

FOURTH EDITION

APRIL 2025 ~ The updated edition is finally available both in print and as a PDF! I’ve added 22 new species to this edition and loads of new or additional photographs for a total of 182 plants and 654 images.

This field guide to the plants growing in the mountain wadis and coastal plains of South Sinai is perfect for the nature-lover or hobbyist interested in identifying the various plants encountered while trekking, hiking, or riding in the Sinai desert. For each of the 182 plants in the directory, you will find the Latin, English and Arabic names, general description and information, photographs, and practical and traditional Bedouin uses. The introduction provides a detailed overview on the biological adaptations desert plants employ to survive in Sinai’s dry, often harsh, habitat, as well as a discussion about the connection between the Bedouin people and their land.

There are a limited number of print copies available. A copy costs EGP 1200, including free delivery within Dahab plus a gift paperback copy of my chilldren’s book An ABC Escapade through Egypt.

Shipping (via GoBus) is available within Egypt. InstaPay accepted.

Send a message to wanderingthroughwadis@gmail.com to inquire or reserve your copy.

This fourth edition is also available as an eBook. It is a PDF file that is easy-to-read on computers, laptops, and tablets. Bookmarks have been added to make navigating through the content easy and more convenient.

You can purchase the guidebook for $10 here.

Click the Preview link to see a sample exerpt of the book.

Enter the coupon code WADIBLOG to get a 10% discount.

If you would like to pay with InstaPay (EGP 500) and receive the file via email, send me a message at wanderingthroughwadis@gmail.com.