Old Dam
Visit the Gates of the Old Highdam by felucca or motorboat.
The British began construction 1898,
the Old Dam was opened Dec 1902.
It was heightened twice: once 1908-1912,
then 1929-1933 to store 5 billion m3.
Felucca being torn by motorboat against the current across the Cataract
First of all: it is a very nice boat tour to start at Elephantine, sail across the Cataract, watch the birds, feel the warm wind, relax and enjoy.
The Old Highdam has been built at the turn of the 20th century. It was the largest dam of the world, meassuring almost 2.5 km across and it was made almost entirely of Aswan granite (Lonely planet).
The Old Dam is not to be confused with the modern Aswan High Dam.
The gates of Old Highdam have scared me. I am not free of giddiness … Wherever you step, you must hold the handrail, and please don’t fool around – the gates are very high and tours are at your own risk!
Cross Cataract
The Cataract is famous
Large outcroppings of granite make the flow of the river unpredictable and difficult to traverse by boat.
Thats why we are offering motorboat for a faster and easier trip to visit Old Dam and / or Seheyl:
Hourly Felucca Motorboat: $15
If you prefer to sail with Felucca:
Felucca and captain for 1 – 4 guests
Sail and visit Old Dam: $98
Including motorboat to tear the felucca upstream, against the current, across the cataract.
Or – in case the wind is good enough – sail with time to visit Old Dam and return very relaxed. If you like with one other stop on the way.
A bigger felucca cannot navigate across the cataract. That’s why only the price for the Usual Felucca is given (1-4 guests).
Private boat for you only
In any case you will always enjoy your private boat tour. Aswan-Individual promises: with us you will never share a vehicle or boat with other guests. The captain(s) will always serve you only, without any hassle.
Tea and coffee are for free.
For picnic you can bring a lunch box from your hotel.
More information about felucca tours:
https://aswan-individual.com/felucca-suggestions/
