A compulsory part for many Russian tourists who choose a vacation in Egypt is a trip to the water park. The "Jungle" in Hurghada, for example, is the largest among such entertainment complexes of this city, and it is recommended to visit many guidebooks. What is interesting about this entertainment complex, and how it is estimated by those who already had the opportunity to visit there, this article will tell.
Where is it and how to get there
The Jungle water park in Hurghada is located on its southern outskirts, almost on the border with the neighboring resort of Sahl Hasheesh. The distance from the city center to the water park is approximately 20 km.
Getting to the water park by public transport is quite difficult, since there are only buses that operate on the Hurghada - Safaga route, but it can be difficult to use. The easiest way to get there is by taxi. And pay attention that it was with the counter, as private traders will ask you exorbitantly.
It will be even easier if you purchase tickets for the trip at the tour desk. In this case, its cost for an adult will cost $ 35-40, and for children under 10 years of age - $ 20-25. At the same time, for children under 3 years old, admission to the Jungle water park in Hurghada is free.
Food and additional services
The cost of an organized trip includes, as a rule, a transfer to the water park and back, an entrance ticket to the territory of the entertainment complex, as well as payment for snacks and drinks that you can try without restrictions. The food court of the entertainment complex serves the most common snacks - hot dogs, various types of pizza, hamburgers and salads. And for the local ice cream and alcohol at the Jungle water park in Hurghada, tourists will have to pay separately.
Note! The cost of the described trip, organized by travel agencies, does not include payment for using the safe, which will be $ 2. Three dollars to visitors to the entertainment complex will have to pay if they forget to grab a beach towel and they need to rent it.
Description
In total, in the Jungle water park in Hurghada, a photo of which, by the way, is often included in tourist brochures telling about this resort, there are 21 slides for adults, 14 slides for schoolchildren and 18 slides for the youngest guests. In addition, a winding canal with a length of 1000 m runs throughout the territory. It is used for riding a large boat, which can accommodate the whole family.
Slides
The attractions of the Jungle water park in Hurghada (you can see their photos in the article) are quite diverse. Among them there are both open and closed slides. Group descent rides are ideal for families with children.
The most extreme entertainment is the free-fall pipe. There are also 2 high kamikaze slides. One of them is straight, and the second with a bend. Spacecraft and Cosmos will not go unnoticed. At the bottom of both is a large round funnel with a hole in the central part through which visitors fall into the pool below.
One of the best slides in the Jungle water park in Hurghada (Egypt) is a wide, long gutter (70 m) along which a group descends in a large circle from a height of 20 m. There are 2 more semicircle attractions in Jungle.
The children's part of the water park consists of 2 groups of slides - for the very young and for older children. This area is distinguished by thoughtful design, where everything is done for a pleasant stay with children. This is evidenced by numerous positive reviews about the Jungle water park in Hurghada.
Decor
The Jungle, a water park in Hurghada (Egypt) at the Albatross Hotel, has no styling. There are no copies of ancient monuments of architecture or "pirate" ships. This means that its visitors will not have the opportunity to take a spectacular photo against the backdrop of the “Cheops Pyramid” or climb for a selfie on the mast of the “Spanish” caravel.
And, judging by the reviews, in this regard, the Jungle water park in Hurghada at Albatross is inferior to other similar entertainment complexes in Egypt. However, it must be admitted that its territory is already very beautiful and pleases the eye with bright colors and greenery.
Features
Tourists come to Albatros Jungle not only from Hurghada, but also from Safaga, El Gouna, Soma Bay and Makadi Bay. There is always a lot of people, and in the high season, according to tourists, there are always not enough circles and boats. It will be necessary to stand in lines in order to sit in a cafe or in a bar. In addition, the water park at the Albatros Hotel is chronically short of sunbeds.
But judging by the reviews, all these problems can be avoided by arriving at the entertainment complex in February, when there are relatively few people there. Tourists say that although Egypt is somewhat cooler this month, there are several heated pools in the water park.
Family Hotel with Jungle Water Park in Hurghada: Description
Recent reviews indicate that guests are very pleased with their stay at this hotel complex. The hotel opened its doors to tourists in 1992. However, it was repeatedly renovated. It consists of a main 4-storey building, a 3-storey residential building and many comfortable 2-storey bungalows.
In total, Albatross has 860 rooms, including accommodation options for guests with reduced mobility. Throughout the hotel there is access to wireless Internet (Wi-Fi). There is a SPA-center, the services of which are paid separately.
It should be noted that vacationers in "Albatross" on permits use the "Jungle" water park in Hurghada for free.
Other entertainments
Hotel "Albatross" with a water park "Jungle" in Hurghada for guests there are other attractions. It features a gym, table tennis, tennis court and mini-golf course, which can be used free of charge. According to reviews, the hotel has all the conditions for practicing beach volleyball, aerobics, gymnastics, diving and water aerobics.
Throughout the day, an animation team works for adults and kids, which does not let anyone get bored. And in the evening at the hotel you can watch a show program with live music.
Rooms
Hotel guests, as a rule, are satisfied with the decor and equipment of the premises where they are placed. The rooms have:
- balcony or terrace;
- safes;
- satellite television;
- telephone;
- minibar, which can be used for an additional fee;
- shower;
- hair dryer.
Rooms at the Albatross Hotel include daily housekeeping and linen changes. And if guests came to rest with their whole family, along with the kids, then upon request they will be provided with a cot.
Nutrition
The hotel with a water park "Jungle" in Hurghada (Egypt) operates on an all-inclusive basis. Breakfast, lunch and dinner there are provided on a buffet basis. The restaurants have offices for non-smokers and smokers.
Judging by the reviews, tourists are offered a varied menu in six themed restaurants (Italian, Oriental, Mediterranean, Asian, German and English). There is also a restaurant with European fast food. Visits to these establishments are not limited. In other words, vacationers are free to use the restaurant, having lunch or dinner, first in one, and then in any other of them.
The hotel also has a cafe Club MC, Aqua Park Restaurant, La Brioche Cafe, Pizza Snacks Cafe, Beach Bar and II Gelato, where you can have a tasty snack and try excellent pastries, which are legendary among vacationers.
There are 3 coffee houses in Albatross where guests are offered an extensive assortment of aromatic drinks prepared by experienced barista. In addition, hotel guests can enjoy their time in 11 bars, including a snack bar located right on the beach.
In all the cafes and restaurants of “Albatross” high chairs are provided for visitors with kids.
Beach
Hotel "Albatross" with a water park "Jungle" in Hurghada, which is very popular for tours, is located 900 meters from the sandy beach of Dana Beach Hotel 5 *. The guests of the hotel complex are free to use it at any time. Guests from Albatross are delivered to the beach by bus, which runs every half hour. The shuttle service can be used from 8.00 to 17.00 for free. There is a pier on the beach. In addition, according to tourists, hotel guests are offered free sun loungers and parasols.
Excursions
Those who first came to Egypt are sure to strive to see at least some of the most famous sights of this country. Guests of the Albatros Hotel with the Jungle Water Park can book a variety of excursions with a Russian-speaking guide.
Those who received excellent reviews include trips:
- To Luxor. Such a trip will cost approximately 35 US dollars per tourist. The road to this ancient city is 260 km. There tourists can visit the majestic Karnak Temple and visit the "City of the Dead."
- To Cairo and Alexandria. Duration of the tour - 2 days. The cost of one ticket is 100 US dollars. During the trip, tourists will get acquainted with the sights of the Egyptian capital, visit the fort Kite Bay in Alexandria and visit the royal palace of Montaz.
- In the monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul. On the territory of these religious complexes it will be possible to venerate Christian shrines and see unique ancient manuscripts and icons.
- To giza. To visit Egypt and not see the pyramids is nonsense. Tourists can book an excursion to Giza and see one of the 7 wonders of the world there. However, experienced travelers are advised not to. According to them, those who will be returning to Russia through the Cairo airport, it is better to call in Giza on the way back to the Egyptian capital. So they will save another day of relaxation at the resort and save themselves from a long bus trip from Hurghada to Giza and in the opposite direction.
How to get to Hurghada
In 2015, after well-known events, for safety reasons, direct flights from Russia to Egypt were prohibited. The problem of rest in Hurghada in this case was best solved as follows: first you had to take a train or fly by plane to the capital of Belarus, and then make a flight from Minsk to Hurghada. You could get to the Jungle water park from there by any of the methods described above.
It is expected that air traffic between the Russian Federation and Egypt in an amount close to that which was before the ban was introduced will be restored. Currently, from Moscow you can get a direct flight to Cairo. Flights are operated by Aeroflot for US $ 320.70 and Egyptair for US $ 469.58 (data are shown at the end of February 2018).
The easiest way to get from the capital of Egypt to Hurghada is by bus. Tourists who have already traveled this way from Moscow to this resort recommend staying a day in Cairo, as a direct trip can be too tiring. Indeed, not every adult, let alone a child, will survive 2 hours at the airport, then fly to Cairo (4.5 hours), travel to the bus station, wait for the bus (2 hours), and another 6 hours on it to Hurghada.
Connecting flight
If you are ready to pay about 570-580 US dollars, then you can get to the Albatros Hotel much faster. To do this, you need to use the flight of Egyptian airlines that make flights from the Russian capital to Cairo. From the same terminal in 2-3 hours you can fly to Hurghada, and from there get to your hotel with a water park.
When to ride
Those who want to visit the Jungle will find it useful to find out which month is best to plan a trip. Judging by the reviews, the best time for this is April and the fall months, starting in mid-September. Moreover, in the latter case, tourists will find a breathtaking abundance of a variety of very delicious fruits.
It is also quite warm there during the winter months. However, strong winds blow on the Egyptian coast in the Hurghada region, which can pretty much spoil the vacation, especially when it comes to traveling with children. Nevertheless, many travelers believe that to be in a resort in February, where the air temperature is +20 ° C, is a great alternative to -15 ° C or even -20 ° C in their hometown. Of course, swimming in the sea will not be particularly comfortable, but the heated pools in the Jungle water park solve this problem.
Reviews
Most tourists who rested at the Albatross Hotel with the Jungle Water Park complain that the hotel is not new. Indeed, the last renovation took place here in 2011. However, compared to many other hotel complexes in Egypt, the rooms there are in good condition. Moreover, guests have no complaints about cleaning. Some even note that they are very pleased with the cleanliness, although maintaining it in a region where fine sand dust is always present in the air is quite difficult.
Vacationers note that in the "Albatross" they were pleasantly pleased with the attitude towards the little guests. The hotel positions itself as a family, so the administration does everything to ensure comfort for parents even with the smallest children.
Now you know what awaits you in the Egyptian resort of Hurghada. Jungle Waterpark opens its doors to tourists for most of the year, as there are several heated pools. This means that you can have a great rest there even in the low season, when there are very attractive prices.
We hope that the latest reviews of the hotel with the Jungle Water Park in Hurghada presented in the article will help you organize a trip that will leave only pleasant memories.