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Fayoum Safari Sand boarding around Wadi Hitan Wadi Rayan

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Fayoum Safari Sand boarding around Wadi Hitan Wadi Rayan

Overview

Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy El Fayoum famous sites. From Cairo to Fayoum is about 95 km. full day Safari in our 4WD around Wadi Hitan and Wadi El Ryan, designated as Protected Area in 1989. We will start our tour to Wadi Hitan Protected Area (Valley of the Whales), about 90 km far from Fayoum. Wadi Hitan or Valley of the Whales is located in the Protected Area of Wadi El Rayan, and it was designated by UNISCO as a world Heritage Site in recognition of the 40 million year –old whale skeletons found there. On the way to Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, visit the magic lake where you will have chance to enjoy sand boarding all over the sand dunes, then visit Mudawara Mountain. Then into Wadi Al Ryan Waterfalls. Wadi El Rayan is a natural depression located in the western desert, Wadi Rayan consists of two lakes connected by Egypt’s only waterfalls, formed in 1970 by an overflow of drainage water from the farmlands in Fayoum. then we will BBQ lunch in Tunisa village.

How this compares

Cairo · 1497 Desert & Adventure · typical ~3,789 EGP · 8,841 EGPpremium pick

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Service animals allowed
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • All taxes and fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Full-day safari and sandboarding at Magic Lake
  • Late BBQ lunch in Tunis village
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • Extras not mentioned in the programme
  • Tipping
  • Coffee and tea
  • Pickup outside service area

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What's included?
All taxes and fees · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Full-day safari and sandboarding at Magic Lake · Late BBQ lunch in Tunis village · Qualified Egyptologist guide · Entrance fees · Bottled water

Reviews

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Venture240130
★★★★★
Apr 2026

The experience was unique! We had a great time and Megoo did an excellent job to make us feel comfortable and safe. I would definitely recommend to a friend

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nikosg67
★★★★★
Apr 2026

Σαφάρι με τον Meggo τον ξεναγό μας για μια περιπέτεια στην έρημο!

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567wup
★★★★★
Apr 2026

Best guide Megoo!!! Το καλύτερο ήταν το μουσείο με τα απολιθώματα φαλαινών και στην έρημο στο φυσικό τους περιβάλλον.

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688evelinaa
★★★★★
Mar 2026

It was a truly wonderful experience from start to finish. Everything was extremely well organized, which made the whole activity smooth and enjoyable. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting information in a clear and engaging way. The group was also very friendly and had a great sense of humor, which made the experience even more pleasant and fun. I highly recommend it without any hesitation!!it was an unforgettable experience!!!

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926tasosm
★★★★★
Feb 2026

Perfect duo driver and tour guide. Amazing experience. Great tour around the area.

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C1049LAmagdak
★★★★★
Feb 2026

We had a lovely time during this excursion!!! The scenery was breathtaking, sandboarding was super fun and the driving was even more fun !! Our driver, Anwar, was great and kept us entertained throughout our journey, as did our guide, Islam, who was the absolute best!!!

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