For a 90 day Egypt tourist visa how do I prove the duration of my stay?

I would like to apply for a 90 day tourist visa for Egypt. I intend to apply at the consulate in Berlin via post not in person. This is for a South African passport.

The website (http://www.egyptian-embassy.de/konsulat/visa-auswahl-formular) requires a proof-of-stay-duration (Reisedauer) to be submitted with the application. Examples for stay-duration are hotel booking or rental contract.

I have neither as I intend to backpack through Egypt. I do have a return flight but the website says a flight booking is not accepted as proof of stay duration.

Questions

Will the Egyptian Consulate issue me a visa if I explain my intention in my application, i.e. how strict is the proof-of-stay-duration requirement?
Or should I book a hotel for the first night?

What I have tried

Phoning the consulate but nobody answers.
Emailed and received a reply which is a copy of the information on the website.

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What does duration of stay mean on a visa?

The time between visa issuance and expiration date is called your visa validity. The visa validity is the length of time you are permitted to travel to a port-of-entry in the United States.

How long can you stay in Egypt on a tourist visa?

Then you can use the single-entry tourist visa. This visa type has a validity period of 90 days. Your stay in Egypt can only last 30 and can fall entirely within the visa's 90 days validity period.

How do I extend my Egyptian tourist visa?

Egypt Visa Renewal Application Renewing an Egypt tourist visa is simple, travelers just need to complete the Egypt e-Visa application. The form involves entering some personal information (such as name, address, passport details, and date of birth) and answering some questions related to security and your travel plans.

How can I check my visa status for Egypt?

Check Visa Status using the Passport Number

Visit the official visa website of the country you're visiting.

Find the choice of tracking the visa application status.

Enter the acknowledgment number or passport number and therefore the date of birth.

Following that, enter the captcha code and click on 'submit'

How to Renew or Extend Your Visa for EGYPT | 30 Day Visa, 90 Day Visa, 6 Month Visa in EGYPT

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