Wadi El-Rayan
Wadi El-Rayan is a natural depression in the western desert of Egypt, 42 M below the sea level, it consists of two lakes connected by Egypt’s only waterfall, It was designated as a protected Area in 1989 to protect the area’s biological, geological and cultural resources, the Protected Area covers 1759 km2 in the southern part of El-Fayoum
The Waterfalls are one of the best known attractions in Wadi El-Rayan Protected Area, The Area conserves large expanses of desert containing a variety of landscapes and formations Rare and Fascinating Wild Life is found in the desert of Wadi El-Rayan along with fossil of creatures of past epochs and cultural heritage sites from ancient civilization.
Most memorable spectacular scenery of Wadi El- Rayan is the mix between the blue waters of the lake and the golden desert sand, Take a walk in sand dunes to experience a clear environment where you can relax and forget the normal stress of everyday life.
Wadi El-Rayan is a bird watcher’s paradise with 169 species, Birds are the most visible wild life in the protected area, it can be seen in the lakes, desert and farm lands.
Bird watching is possible throughout the year, but the greatest diversity found in winter when the lakes are teaming with migrant water birds.
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