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Egypt's Western Desert is a world away from the Nile Valley. The top things to do in Fayoum Oasis include the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, the Magic Lake framed by golden dunes, sandboarding, Whale Valley (Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of fossil whales), and the pottery workshops of Tunis Village — an easy Fayoum day trip from Cairo. Further west, a Black and White Desert camping tour reaches the surreal chalk formations of the White Desert National Park, the volcanic hills of the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and the hot springs of Bahariya Oasis. A private overnight desert safari, with a Bedouin dinner and campfire under the Milky Way, is one of the most unforgettable experiences in Egypt.
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01Escape Cairo for a private day in Fayoum, Egypt’s green oasis bordered by golden desert. Stand beside the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, the only falls in Egypt, then reach the turquoise Magic Lake framed by tall dunes. Try sandboarding down the slopes or simply watch the colors of the water change with the light. End in Tunis Village, a peaceful hillside community famous for its handmade pottery and lake views.
02Head deep into the Western Desert by private 4x4 on an unforgettable overnight safari. Cross the volcanic hills of the Black Desert, stop at the shimmering quartz of Crystal Mountain, and soak in Bahariya’s hot springs. Arrive in the White Desert as sunset paints its giant chalk sculptures in shades of gold and pink. Share a Bedouin dinner by the campfire, then sleep beneath one of the clearest, starriest skies on earth.
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