Place to visit
Sikait, Egypt: what it is and when to go
Sikait is a former emerald mine and miners' settlement in Egypt (سكيت). Interests: History. The best time to visit is October to April. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Former emerald mine and miners' settlement in Egypt · History
- Local name
- سكيت
- Where
- Egypt
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- ASW Aswan, 214 km as the crow flies
- Website
- de.wikivoyage.org
- Coordinates
- 24.6318, 34.79539
What it is and where
Sikait is a former emerald mine and miners' settlement in Egypt (سكيت). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 24.6318, 34.79539; the nearest main airport is Aswan International Airport (ASW, Aswan), 214 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Egypt. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sikait is October to April.
- JanBest time10:38
- FebBest time11:10
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:35
- MayPossible13:12
- JunBetter not13:31
- JulBetter not13:23
- AugBetter not12:52
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:24
- NovBest time10:47
- DecBest time10:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Egypt
To enter Egypt there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months from entry”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Egypt checklist. Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 122 police · 123 ambulance · 180 fire · 126 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Large rock-cut templeTemple at Sikait, Eastern desert, Egypt197 m
- Umm KabuRuins11 km
- Kab MarfuaRoman settlement in the Eastern desert in Egypt11 km
- Deep South Diving CenterDive site40 km
- Shaab Samdai (Dolphin House)Reef45 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Egypt guide.
More in Egypt: History
- Great Pyramid of Giza: oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis; one of the seven ancient wonders of the world
- Lighthouse of Alexandria: lighthouse in Egypt, built in the 3rd century BC and destroyed in the Middle Ages
- Giza pyramid complex: archaeological site on the Giza Plateau, Egypt
- Abu Simbel: UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Egypt
- Great Sphinx of Giza: ancient Egyptian monumental sculpture
- Memphis, Egypt: ancient capital of Egypt
Every Egypt place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sikait?
It is a former emerald mine and miners' settlement in Egypt (سكيت in the local language). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sikait?
October to April. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29.
How do you get to Sikait?
The nearest main airport is Aswan International Airport (ASW), 214 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Egypt is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Egypt map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Large rock-cut temple, Umm Kabu, Kab Marfua. The rest is in the Egypt guide.
Keep reading
- History322 places for history in Egypt, from Great Pyramid of Giza to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- EgyptBefore travelling to Egypt: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa: buy it on arrival at the airport for about 25 dollars in cash, or apply…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Sikait on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.