Egypt · Bird Watching

8-Hour Bird-Watching Tour to El Fayoum Oasis from Cairo

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go bird-watching at El Fayoum Oasis
02 Spot 35 bird species in their natural habitat
03 Explore Wadi El Ryan Protected Area
04 See Lake Quarun, the largest saltwater lake in Egypt

Sign up for this 8-hour trip to El Fayoum and enjoy bird-watching among 35 species in their natural habitat, surrounded by the lush plants and waters of Lake Quarun, the largest saltwater lake in Egypt. Set within the Fayoum Oasis and Wadi El Ryan Protected Area, this experience offers a rewarding escape from Cairo for nature lovers and bird-watchers alike.

Sign up for this 8-hour trip to El Fayoum and enjoy bird-watching among 35 species in their natural habitat, surrounded by the lush plants and waters of Lake Quarun, the largest saltwater lake in Egypt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Wadi El Rayan

Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bird-Watching in El Fayoum and Wadi El Ryan

Meet your tour guide and get picked up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy El Fayoum's famous sites. The drive from Cairo to Fayoum is about 95 km.
Today, all visits are in Wadi El Ryan, which was designated a Protected Area in 1989. Fayoum Oasis is a wonderful bird-watching destination, well known for its delicious fruits and vegetables. Birds migrate to the oasis for the lush plants and the waters of Lake Quarun, the largest saltwater lake in Egypt.
A late lunch will be served at a good-quality restaurant.
After that, transfer back to Cairo.