Soma Bay, Egypt — where 30+ national teams train, and we know it better than anyone.
Active Planet in numbers
10+
Years experience
30+
National teams
train here
~0
Rain days
per year
400m
Running track
on-site
24/7
On-site support
We've hand-picked the best rugby venues and hotels in Egypt, built flexible packages around group and individual training needs, and handled every logistical detail — so your group arrives and simply trains.
Soma Bay, Egypt — Rugby Training Camp & Pre-Season Preparation
A private, gated resort peninsula on Egypt's Red Sea coast — reserved exclusively for guests and staff, with zero public access. Over 300 days of sunshine annually and ~0 rain days per year.
Soma Bay is one of the most reliable warm-weather destinations for rugby training camps, winter rugby preparation, and pre-season conditioning. The private peninsula means traffic-free roads for running, no public interference with pitch sessions, and a fully focused training environment. Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is ~50 minutes away, with direct scheduled connections from Frankfurt, Vienna, Zurich, and Munich.
Main Season
Oct – Apr
Nearest Airport
HRG — ~50 min
Pitch
Natural grass · int'l standards
Board Basis
Full board
When to come
Rugby training is possible every month of the year at Soma Bay. The pitch and track are outdoor — ~0 rain days means virtually no cancelled sessions.
~0 rain days per year. 300+ sunshine days. There are virtually zero cancelled sessions at Soma Bay.
Soma Bay Rugby Camp — Natural Grass Pitch, Track & Gym
Everything a rugby squad needs for a focused pre-season or winter training camp — at one location, in one exclusive resort, under year-round Egyptian sun. Natural grass pitch to international standards. 400m running track. Fully equipped gym for strength and conditioning. Private traffic-free roads for running. One resort, full focus, no compromises.
Sports Venue — Natural Grass Football Pitch, Soma Bay
100% access-controlled · Private peninsula · No public access · Athletes only
Natural Grass Pitch
- Natural grass football pitch to international standards
- Full-size pitch — suitable for rugby union and rugby league training sessions
- Standard football field dimensions — adaptable for rugby drills, lineouts, scrums, and match play
- Reserved for your squad during allocated sessions — no sharing
- Year-round availability — ~0 rain days, no waterlogged pitch
Running Track & Roads
- 400m on-site running track — intervals, tempo runs, conditioning
- 3 km+ Red Sea beach runs along the coast
- 10 km+ resort routes — variety for every session type
- Traffic-free peninsula roads — safe for team running sessions
Strength & Conditioning
- Indoor gym — free weights, machines, TRX, dedicated stretching zones
- Outdoor training area — functional training, plyometrics, and activation
- Cardio zone — bikes and conditioning equipment
- Suitable for rugby-specific S&C programmes
Recovery
- Pool warm-down after sessions
- Private beach access — active recovery and relaxation
- Spa & thalasso treatments on request — Cascades Hotel Spa (World Luxury Spa Award 2025), 5 min by resort transport
Sessions
2 training sessions per day — pitch sessions, S&C, running, and skills work structured around the squad's pre-season or in-season programme.
Pitch Access
The football pitch requires a short transfer from the Kaktus Hotel — organised as part of the daily camp schedule. Session scheduling is coordinated with the resort to ensure full availability for morning and afternoon sessions.
National Teams
30+ national teams train at Soma Bay alongside Olympic athletes and international pro clubs. The training environment reflects this standard.
An entire sports ecosystem — not just a training camp
Soma Bay is a private, gated resort peninsula with world-class facilities across multiple sports. On rest days or between sessions, athletes have access to one of the most complete multi-sport environments in Africa.
Tennis
12 ITF soft courts + 4 natural grass courts. The only natural grass courts in Africa. ATP & ITF certified.
Padel
Professional padel courts for all resort guests.
Squash Arena
On-site squash facility within the sports complex.
Football Pitch
Natural grass, international standards.
Private Beaches
Exclusive Red Sea beach access. Recovery in paradise.
Dining
Full-board dining at the Kaktus Hotel restaurant — breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Kaktus Hotel — 4★, Opened 2025. Built for Athletes.
The Kaktus Hotel opened in 2025 and was designed from the ground up with performance and recovery in mind — not as a leisure resort with a gym attached. Every room is 43 m² with a balcony or terrace. Board basis: full board — breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Breakfast from 07:00 to accommodate early morning sessions. European-influenced open kitchen concept.
Standard room — 43 m² with balcony or terrace. Single, double/twin, and triple configurations available.
Athlete-relevant facilities:
✓ Full board — breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
✓ European-influenced open kitchen restaurant
✓ All rooms 43 m² — balcony or terrace in every room
✓ Hotel fitness centre on-site
✓ Private beach — direct Red Sea access
✓ On-site laundry service
✓ Breakfast from 07:00 — suits early morning sessions
✓ Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available
✓ Single, double/twin, and triple configurations
✓ Hotel outdoor pool — year-round
✓ Co-working hub — video analysis and team briefings
✓ Free Wi-Fi throughout
Pricing
Single room
€129
per person per night
Double / twin room
€99
per person per night
Triple room
€89
per person per night
Prices include full board, all resort facilities, reserved pitch sessions, 400m track, gym, beach access, and airport transfer. For groups of 12 or more, contact us for a tailored quote. Flights not included — arrangeable on request.
Price includes
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Kaktus Hotel 4★ — 43m² rooms, balcony or terrace (opened 2025)
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Full board — breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
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Natural grass pitch — reserved exclusively for your squad
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400m running track + beach runs + resort routes
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Fully equipped gym — S&C, free weights, TRX, functional training
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Airport transfer — HRG ↔ Soma Bay (~50 min)
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Internal resort shuttle
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Drinking water supply at all facilities during sessions
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Camp coordinator on-site throughout
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Private beach access — active recovery
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Co-working hub — video analysis and team briefings
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Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Available on request (additional cost):
Activities & excursions during the camp
Soma Bay offers a wide range of on-site and nearby activities for players and coaches during rest days or post-training.
Activity availability varies by season. Confirm with the camp coordinator at time of booking.
Why choose us?
10+ years
Delivering rugby training camps and multi-sport team camps in Egypt and worldwide since 2013
Former athletes and coaches ourselves, we build camps around what elite performance actually demands — not what looks good on a brochure.
Every venue is hand-picked: a natural grass pitch to international standards, ~0 rain days, and a private gated peninsula — so your squad trains without compromise or interruption.
We handle everything from logistics to on-site support, so coaches and athletes can focus on one thing: performance.
Trusted by clubs & federations across the world
Great place, great resort, great food, best help and service, fabulous weather, and excellent training facilities. Recommended for a training camp or a relaxing holiday.
As a coach, I have already planned and carried out training camps with Active Planet on several occasions. It was always great! Active Planet does everything possible to make sure we are well taken care of. Should any problems arise, they are dealt with very quickly. I can recommend it to everyone!
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