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Siwa Protected Area-Oasis
Siwa Oasis is located between the Libyan border and the Qattara Depression in northwestern Egypt and has been declared a protected area because of its faunal and cultural diversity. Siwa has many lakes and over a thousand springs, but the water is very salty and allows little agriculture except dates, olives and a few vegetables. […]
From the towering Cairo Tower to the cultural powerhouse Cairo Opera House to the exclusive Gezira Sporting Club, Gezira Island is a great escape from the tourist bustle of typical Cairo destinations. The upscale residential neighborhood is a pleasant place to walk around, and there are plenty of good restaurants and cafes to choose from. […]
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White-Canyon Trek and Climbing
A camel safari or 4×4 safari to the Ain Khudra oasis is the perfect starting point for a trek into the White Canyon. The rocks of the White Canyon have a high limestone content, which makes for the magnificent pure white walls that you can marvel at while hiking in the canyon. The canyon can […]
Another popular swimming spot for locals and tourists in Siwa is Fatnas Island. It is also called “Fantasy Island” and is located 6 km from Siwa city on the salt lake of Birket Siwa in a beautiful setting with palm trees and gorgeous scenery. There is even a small café nearby from where you can […]
Surrounded by lakes too salty for fishing, Siwa has been known since ancient times for its olive groves and palm gardens. There are more than 300,000 palm trees, 70,000 olive trees and many orchards in the oasis. This has made the area very attractive to various bird species such as hawks and quail. Strolling through […]
