Wadi El Rayan
Good to know
- Best time to go
- October to April, with winter best for migratory birds
- Budget
- $
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
Two man-made desert lakes joined by Egypt's only permanent waterfalls form the heart of this protected area southwest of Faiyum. Sandboarding dunes, birdlife on the reedy shores, and the nearby Magic Lake viewpoints make it a popular escape from Cairo.
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