Wadi El-Hitan Camping

WADI-EL HITAN CAMPING

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Wadi El-Hitan Camping

Camping in Wadi El Hitan is a unique experience that combines adventure and relaxation. Whether you prefer a comfortable glamping setup or a traditional camping approach, our tours cater to all preferences.

Wadi El-Hitan Camping

Egypt’s Wadi El-Hitan is situated within the Wadi El-Rayan Reserve, which spans a 1,759 km2 region in the Fayoum Governorate, 200 km from Cairo. Approximately 40 million years ago, when Wadi al-Hitan was a part of a vast ocean that also included North Africa, ten complete whale skeletons were discovered there. The area around Wadi Al-Hitan was designated a world heritage site in 2005, and UNESCO selected it as the best site for whale remains.

whales valley

Wadi El Hitan Camping Itinerary

Embarking on a two-day Wadi El-Hitan Camping tour from and to Cairo offers an unforgettable adventure into one of Egypt’s most stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites. As you leave the bustling city of Cairo, the journey to Wadi El-Hitan, also known as the Valley of Whales, presents a scenic drive where the arid landscapes transition into a captivating wilderness. On the first day, participants will set up their camp and have the opportunity to explore the fossilized remains of ancient whales, which date back millions of years, providing a unique glimpse into the region’s prehistoric past. Guided walks will unveil the stunning geological formations and the breathtaking views of the desert, making it a photographer’s paradise. As the sun sets, the expansive sky turns to a canvas of colors, and around the campfire, travelers can share stories and enjoy traditional Egyptian meals under the starry night. To: Tunis Village, Egypt, Youssef Al Seddik
Distance travelled: 200 kilometres.
1 hour and 55 minutes long.
Begin your journey to Wadi Al Hitan in a Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4.

Wadi El Hitan Camping

 Wadi- el-Hitan’ is a protected area and a natural heritage site designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 2005. WADI EL-HITAN is also known for scientists working in the Zeuglodon Valley, which was discovered in 1936 and is located 35 kilometres west of Wadi El-Ryan, deep in the western desert. It is a fossil-rich location that is called an open museum and has petrified primitive whale skeletons,

shark teeth, shells, and Mangrove roots preserved in soft rocks dating back 45 million years. Petrified sea shells and corals can be found everywhere here. The Fossil & Climate Change Museum is a must-see.

The museum contains a number of whale fossils and skeletons on display outside, as well as a number of fossils, skeletons, fossilised mangroves, and ancient seashells on display within in glass cases.

Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m.

Drive to Gebel Al-Mudawara and the Magic Lake.

Wadi el Hitan camping

Magic Lake

The Magic Lake is one of Egypt’s most stunning lakes, with views of sand dunes. Around the lake, you’ll be able to watch one of the most beautiful sunsets you’ll ever see.

The Magic Lake is a stunning lake in Fayoum’s Wadi El Rayan. Because it changes colours multiple times a day depending on the time of year and the quantity of sunlight it receives, it was given the moniker “Magic Lake.”

It is a breathtakingly gorgeous desert setting. Hiking and sandboarding are popular activities near Magic Lake, as well as swimming in the lake itself. Minerals in the lake are claimed to aid in the treatment of rheumatism patients. It’s a lovely setting for a magical journey.

Magic lake

Gebel Alnmudawara

A lovely area known as Al Mudawara, The Lookout, located seven kilometres south of the waterfall, along the left eastern side of the road. There are three mountains along the lakeside, and it is a favoured picnic spot.

Wadi El Rayan

Wadi El Rayan is a 673-kilometer-long depression 42 metres below sea level. When an underground pipe connected this depression to Qarun Lake in 1966, it became a water reservoir. Tea time at twilight, followed by a bbq dinner and an overnight stay in the campground

You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead of time and get a full refund.

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Pick-up and drop off services from/to your hotel  

Tours by private Jeep 4X4 Desert camping for one night-Full board

English-speaking Guide

All camping equipment ( sleeping bags-Tents-Mats)

All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) Beverages including mineral water and tea

All taxes and service charges

Tipping

Entrance fees to Wadi Al Hitan

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