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Wadi El Rayan Nature Protectorate in Faiyum | Waterfalls in Wadi El Rayan

After Ras Muhammad, Saint-Catherine, and Elba Mountains, Wadi El-Rayan Reserve is one of the most important nature reserves in Egypt. Wadi Al-Rayan lakes cover an area of 45,000 acres and are three lakes that are visited by thousands of people all over the republic, especially because of their importance.


Wadi el Rayan is known for its interconnected wilderness ecosystem including sand dunes, natural eyes, flora, and fauna. It is rich with fish fossils and sea mammals that were present in the area until 40 or 30 million years ago, when it was flooded with seawater (Wadi Al-Hitan region)


In terms of research, importance, and a wide variety of natural and environmental elements, Wadi Al-Rayan is one of the largest Naturally Protected Reserves in Egypt. It is situated 25 km from the town of El Fayoum and is located in El Fayoum, in southwest Cairo.


There are currently more than 15 wildlife species, some uncommon or threatened with extinction, in the El Rayan Wadi Reserve. It also includes 16 reptile species and over 100 resident and migratory bird species.

If you're planning to visit Egypt, then you should consider reviewing our detailed Egypt travel guide, as it is a unique experience during Egypt Tours that is not comparable with any other things to do in Egypt. You can enjoy one of the Classic tours in Egypt, which all travelers would like to cruise the Nile River during Christmas tours in Egypt or while the best weather during Easter tours in Egypt. Covering most of Cairo day trips, Luxor day tours in addition to Aswan excursions, that is why our travel information section is meant to useful before proceeding with Egypt's best tours for those who seek culture, history of Egypt, and luxurious accommodation while sailing the Nile Valley. You can make a Day Tour to El Fayoum and Wadi El Rayan from Cairo during your Cairo Day Tours through Egypt Day Tours.

Learn more about the Egyptian Oases when you Travel to Egypt through a variety of Egypt Classic Tours, Classic packages to Egypt, Egypt Travel Packages, Egypt day tours, Cairo day tours, and Cairo day tours from the airport to visit the Egyptian museums and the various temples established to honor those deities of Egypt the cradle of civilizations, It's time to explore Egypt accompanied by our professional guides throughout your Luxor day tours, Aswan day tours as well as the private Budget tours to Egypt to see the achievements of the famous Pharaohs while enjoying Egypt Vacations and Egypt holiday packages and when you step on the foot of the only remaining monuments from the seven wonders of the world throughout the tour to Giza pyramids & the Sphinx, The Egyptian Museum tour, Valley of Kings, Coptic Cairo Tour and Islamic Cairo trip as well as Karnak Temple and all the wonders when you plan your tours to Egypt.

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