Krouma Camp & Ecolodge

Stayed four nights at Krouma and it was amazing. Out of the main hustle and bustle of Aswan, which is what I wanted. The boat to take you over to the island runs until 10pm but I arrived late and also got back late one evening and Mody got me across! I found not all taxis through the indrive app wanted to come and pick me up, it's pretty off road. Getting a tuktuk back from town is probably easier. It's a short walk up to the main road where you can flag a taxi down. Or Krouma can arrange a driver (250egp from the train station when I stayed). It's about a 10 minute walk along the Nile to the ferry for Seheil Island. The island is so beautiful, being able to get up and walk into the Nile for a swim was so special. I also hired a kayak and went round the island which was fun. I went the wrong way round and couldn't make it against the current but was rescued by a boat who took me back. The oriental breakfast was delcious and the cafe is a gorgeous place to sit with a fresh juice or a turkish coffee any time of day or night. The lodge I stayed in was basic but the shower was hot and the bed was comfortable. There was no Nubian entertainment on while I was there, but I found out on the last day that there were some musicians staying. Krouma hosts art residencies and they are connected to local artists. I hope to come back and get involved with something like that.