Overview
Imagine walking through a desert where the ground is covered with the skeletons of ancient whales. Wadi Al-Hitan, the Valley of the Whales, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Egypt’s Western Desert, where fossils tell the story of how whales evolved from land animals into creatures of the sea, around forty million years ago.
This two-day trip takes you there from Cairo. You drive to Fayoum and Wadi El Rayan to see the waterfalls and the lakes, then continue by 4×4 across the desert to Wadi Al-Hitan, where you walk the fossil trail and watch the sunset over the dunes. You camp overnight in the desert, with dinner, a campfire and a sky full of stars, and in the morning enjoy breakfast, a short desert walk and a visit to Lake Qarun before returning to Cairo.
The trip combines nature, science and adventure in a short, easy-to-reach escape, ideal for travelers who like the outdoors and for families with children who love dinosaurs and fossils.
If you are looking for a Wadi Al-Hitan whale valley tour, this two-day trip with a desert camp is a wonderful choice. EgyptLens arranges the transport, the 4×4, the camping equipment, the meals and a guide, so you can enjoy the desert.
Highlights
- Wadi El Rayan waterfalls and lakes
- 4x4 journey to Wadi Al-Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Fossil trail with ancient whale skeletons
- Sunset and a night camp in the desert
- Breakfast, a desert walk and Lake Qarun
- Camping equipment, meals and park fees included
