Fayoum Oasis Jeep Safari Tour: Discover Ancient Cults, Salt Lakes, and Whale Fossils from Cairo
Faiyum
Embark on a thrilling Jeep safari tour to Fayoum Oasis from Cairo. Explore ancient cults, salt lakes, and whale fossils. Swim in natural lakes and visit Mudawara Mountain.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Faiyum - Fayoum oasis : In the morning around 7.00 am, Our Egypt Best Vacation tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by an air conditioned vehicle towards Fayoum oasis “about 95km”. Upon arrival we will change the vehicle by 4× 4 safari car which was considered as a cult center for worshiping The Crocodile God “Sobek” during the ancient Egyptians era.

Then you will go to see the largest salt water lake in Egypt “Qaron’s Lake”,It’s also considered the oldest natural lake in the world. You will watch there a magnificent scenery of the winter immigrated birds around the lake and the different kinds of fruits and vegetables. It’s the best place to relax from a hot day tour.

After that going to “Wadi al-Rayan” which is designated a Protected Area in 1989. It’s an amazing destination for a soft adventure day trip. You can swim in the lakes ,jump off the water or just enjoy the terrific natural scenery there Then, you will visit the Valley of Whales “Wadi Hitan” .

It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2005,for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest forms of Whale. See fossils up to 200 million years old, from when the desert was covered in water.The most conspicuous fossils are the skeletons and bones of whales and sea cows.

The fossils of whales vary from single bones to entire skeletons, and a number of partial skeletons are currently on display in the public part of the park.

After that, you will go to the Magic Lake in Wadi al-Rayyan Protectorate , where you can enjoy swimming in this beautiful lake

Then ending this great trip and moving to visit Mudawara Mountain which is located only a couple of hundred meters to the south of Wadi El Rayyan Road.

it is more of a rock formation than a true mountain, Its layered appearance is beautiful, with a certain symmetry to the feature that draws your gaze to it.

After that great over-day trip you will be transferred back by the air conditioned vehicle .

What's Included
  • tour guide
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • drinks
  • Tipping
  • extra admission / fee
Additional Information

Around 7:00 am, our tour guide will commence your adventure by picking you up from your Cairo hotel in an air-conditioned transportation. This will take you on a journey approximately 95km towards the oasis of Fayoum. On arrival, we’ll transition from our initial vehicle to a 4 x 4 safari jeep and indulge in the history of the Crocodile God, “Sobek” which was worshipped during the era of the ancient Egyptians.

Your adventure continues with a visit to “Qaron’s Lake”, recognized as Egypt’s largest saltwater lake and also the oldest natural lake in existence. Proceeding from there, we will explore “Wadi al-Rayan”, where you can enjoy a swim amidst nature’s beauty. The next stop on our itinerary is the Valley of Whales or “Wadi Hitan”, where you’ll find awe-inspiring fossils dating back to 200 million years.

You’ll discover a range of whale fossils, from individual bones to complete skeletons, many of which are showcased within the park for public appreciation.

Following that, we visit the enchanting Magic Lake within the Wadi al-Rayyan Protectorate. Finally, we conclude our trip with a visit to Mudawara Mountain, which, despite its name, is more akin to a rock formation rather than a traditional mountain.

Location
Faiyum
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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