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Siwa Oasis, Egypt's gorgeous concealed desert, is a region containing palm trees, salt lakes, and old buildings. It is a peaceful place to escape to that is surrounded by impressive and it is also known for its unique Berber culture and beautiful nature. You can add the Siwa Oasis tour to your trip to Egypt.
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Siwa Oasis, positioned in the heart of the Egyptian Western Desert and close to the Libyan border, is perhaps the most beautiful and least visited place in the country. The exhausting sand dunes and the coolness of the palm trees surround the oasis, and the travelers can experience a little of the three different worlds: Nature, history, and culture. This miracle of nature is where salt lakes gleam like crystals, and the desert is dotted with small farms, the main crops being olives and dates. The town, with its mud-brick buildings and native Berber culture, still keeps a distinct identity that is quite different from the rest of Egypt. History buffs would want to visit, among others, the Oracle Temple of Amun, the place where Alexander the Great was named a god, and the Shali Fortress, which grants one not only its historical importance but also the amazing views of the oasis. The lovers of nature can have a relaxing time in Cleopatra's Bath, conquer the Great Sand Sea on desert safaris, or float in a milky way of salt lakes. It is the calmness of Siwa that gives it the charm, time seems to take a step back there, the sunsets turn the desert into a golden dust, and the night sky shines with countless stars. For the travelers who are in search of real-life experiences, eco-tourism, and a bit of mysticism, Siwa Oasis is nothing but a phenomenal destination of serenity and delight.
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The exceptional vacation spot Siwa Oasis in Egypt’s Western Desert is characterized by its natural springs, palm groves, and ancient ruins. Tourists with a taste of the surrounding desert tranquillity, the Berber culture, which is the main one here, and the historical areas such as the Temple of the Oracle and the Mountain of the Dead go there.
The most significant places to see are the Siwa Salt Lakes, Ain Cleopatra (Cleopatra’s Bath), the Shali Fortress, Fatnas Island, and the Siwa Date Markets. Apart from these attractions, visitors can partake in desert safaris, sandboarding, and tending to local olive and date farms.
The ideal period to visit this oasis is from October to April, as mild temperatures make it very pleasant to explore their outdoors and the desert in the coolness of the evening. The heat of summer is unbearable and makes it hard to do the sightseeing and the tours in the desert.
If you are a tourist, you can visit Siwa Oasis safe and sound. The area is quit and the inhabitants are very nice and even hospitable. But the travelers are advised to take the basic desert safety measures, like carrying water and putting on sun protection during excursions.
Cairo is roughly 750 kilometers away from Siwa Oasis. The travelers can travel to Siwa either by private car or through the organized desert tour that takes about 8-10 hours or take a domestic flight to Marsa Matrouh followed by a road trip. The tours usually comprise of desert safari guiding for an all-around experience.