Your incredible 2 Days Wadi El Hitan Desert Camping Tour from Cairo begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Travel southwest from Cairo toward the spectacular Fayoum Oasis, one of Egypt's most distinctive and beautiful landscapes, where cultivated farmland gradually gives way to desert, lakes, rare limestone escarpments, and enchanting oasis scenery. Fayoum has an unusually long and strong relationship with water. The oasis's ancient development was closely tied to the well-known Bahr Yusef canal, which carried Nile water into the depression. We will move toward the amazing Western Desert and the protected landscapes surrounding the remarkable Wadi El Rayan.
Upon arrival at the stunning Wadi El Rayan, a striking and magical combination of desert and water. The area's modern and impressive lakes have a particularly unusual history: they were specially created after drainage water from Fayoum's agricultural lands was diverted into the Wadi El Rayan depression. You will be captivated by the magnificent Fayoum Waterfalls, where the lakes of Wadi Al-Rayyan are said to be enchanted because the colours of their waters change throughout the day depending on the sunlight at that moment and the angle from which they are viewed; they are surrounded by towering dunes, creating a breathtaking natural landscape.
We will transfer you to the fantastic Wadi El Hitan, which is one of the world's most important and impressive fossil sites. Wadi El Hitan was inscribed on the main UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005 because of its unique concentration and preservation of rare fossils belonging to ancient whales. You will also visit the admirable Wadi El Hitan Museum, where the amazing geological and paleontological story of the valley is presented through many fossil remains and educational displays.
Continue to the breathtaking Magic Lake, which is one of the best-known and most impressive natural attractions in the Fayoum Desert. You will be able to enjoy the afternoon beside this fantastic lake and photograph the incredible contrast between the water and surrounding mountains.
You will continue to the famous Tunis Village, which is a charming and famous Fayoum destination overlooking the waters of the enchanting Lake Qarun and known for its artistic and unique rural character. The village developed into an important and famous center for pottery and many arts and crafts, giving it a special cultural identity that contrasts beautifully with the magical surrounding desert landscapes. We will stop so you can enjoy your delicious lunch.
Get ready for camping and enjoy the changing colors of the magnificent Western Desert as the sun disappears behind the high hills. Our staff will prepare a hearty dinner for you at the camp. You will enjoy the peaceful and beautiful atmosphere of the desert and, weather permitting, spend time stargazing beneath the clear open sky.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner