Explore Fayum Oasis with a 4x4 desert safari from Cairo. Visit Qarun Lake, Wadi Rayan, and enjoy sandboarding on stunning sand dunes.
- Faiyum Oasis - Start with pickup from your hotel or in Cairo or Giza. Board a comfortable air-conditioned car and enjoy a smooth 100-minute ride to the Wadi El Rayan Desert.
Upon arrival, take in the stunning views of the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls in the heart of the desert. Marvel at the powerful cascades of water that stand in stark contrast to the surrounding arid landscape.
If you’re lucky, you might spot some wild animals of the desert. Next, pause for photos of the picturesque Mudawara Mountains.
Then, prepare for an exhilarating desert adventure. Hop into a 4X4 car for some thrilling dune bashing and feel the excitement as the car glides through the soft, yellow sand. After riding over the dunes, stop to enjoy some sandboarding. Strap on a sandboard and glide down the sparkling, yellow sand at high speed.
Next, visit a Bedouin desert camp and savor an elaborate and delicious BBQ lunch.
Once you’ve finished your lunch, you’ll be dropped back at your hotel or chosen location in Cairo or Giza.
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- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Dune bashing in 4*4 vehicle
- Sand boarding session
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tipping
Day Tour to El Fayoum begins with a pickup from your hotel at 07:00 AM. You’ll drive from Cairo to El Fayoum, which takes about an hour. Upon arrival, you’ll switch to a 4x4 vehicle to start your journey to Wadi Rayan. This village, perched on a hill overlooking a large saltwater lake, offers a breathtaking view of the desert’s edge on the opposite side of the lake. It’s one of Egypt’s most picturesque locations.
Next, you’ll visit Qarun Lake, one of the world’s oldest natural lakes, the third-largest in Egypt, and a remnant of the ancient Lake Maurice.
Then, you’ll head to Wadi El Rayan and its waterfalls. These natural waterfalls are the largest in Egypt.
After visiting the waterfalls, you’ll drive to the Western Desert of Egypt to enjoy sandboarding, the sand dunes, and the Magic Lake, making it one of the top destinations.
- The remaining hours for tour duration is for travel time
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