The most beautiful natural sites to discover Sahara

One hundred and forty-four islands of the delta in Aswan are included in this natural reserve.

A hot spring emerging from the sands the size of a small lake where you can swim and spend the night. At 12 km from the town, in the middle of a sea of sand, the site is only accessible by 4x4. Many agencies will offer you the services of a driver and a vehicle. The ideal is to come there with friends, order a grilled mutton (which will be a change from the usual desert menu: grilled chicken, rice, tomato and cucumber salad) and fall asleep under the vault of Nout... An unforgettable experience.

An excursion not to be missed. The colorful canyon is one of Sinai's natural wonders and can be visited from Dahab. In this magical place, where the rocks play with colors, you'll plunge into captivating labyrinths of narrow walls. The limestone rocks are yellow, violet, red, magenta and gold, and reach heights of up to 40 meters. Silence and peace are the order of the day. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for a somewhat strenuous walk, including some climbing. The canyon can only be visited with a guide.

One of the curiosities of Nefta, to be discovered by taking the road of the tourist area. It is a small natural depression, a basin dug in the rock where palm trees are planted. This layout emphasizes in a striking way the contrast offered by the desert landscapes that surround the city and the oasis. The oasis of Nefta was once irrigated by more than one hundred and fifty sources. Some of these springs meet at the bottom of what is called "the Basket". By placing itself at the edge this one, one enjoys a beautiful panorama on the city and the surroundings.

Located 3 km north of Aswan, on an island where species of shrubs were protected in huge weather, sixty species of birds were elected home.

Coming from Bahareyya, unusual limestone constructions follow yellow sand and black rocks (Black Mountains). They are in the form of pyramids, Paris mushrooms, icebergs, floating islands or igloo. The show is amazing. In the daytime, when the sun is in the vertical, the effect is not as great as in the evening or the first lueurs of the day, where the imperative of it to go on one night and if you can at the full moon, you will be on another planet. If it is only an adventure to try, it is this magical and timeless stroll in the white desert, where light creates a new and exciting decor every moment.

A good place to find drivers-guides is the Popular Restaurant.

It's a natural pool where Cleopatra is said to have bathed when she came to consult the oracle. Its clear, light water is incredibly transparent. The water that feeds it is pure and warm. A few years ago, only a small tent made of palm branches was erected here, offering siwi mint tea. The influx of tourists prompted Abdu to build a kitchen and toilets. In the evenings, sheep and goat barbecues are organized, as well as Siwi music concerts.

Nefta is also known for its white sand dunes, located about 10 km from the city. There are horse-drawn carriages waiting for customers on avenue H.-Bourguiba. It's a bit long by carriage, but very picturesque. You can also go there by car, it is signposted. At the foot of the dunes, camels are waiting to take you to the top of the dune where you will have a breathtaking view of the desert, especially with the light of the sunset and a striking silence. It is also possible to make this walk on foot, about 20 minutes.

This small lake differs from its big brother by its banks eaten by reeds and dominated by steep peaks that miroitent in water. Its waters are also salted. The small village, located on the slope of its south bank, looks even more desolate and ghostly than its counterpart… No market, no petrol, nothing alone a few tents and stone boxes, most abandoned… However, if you make a small stop, you will not be submergé by an army of small sellers of flint (you find a mess in the pagaille. region), flèche and harpoons, and handicrafts. In front of the recent influx of tourists, prices have climbed, and all the goods are displayed at 5 000 FCFA… You can talk afterwards! As follows: pens are of great market value in the surroundings, and you can easily exchange one against two or three silex… You will also be offered these beautiful pink or green heels, which seem to make Fureur fureur!

Natural source surrounded by a mysterious legend. It is said to be drying off as soon as we get away from it.

A cleaner source than others and located 32 km.

All around the oasis, made of basalt.

It is one of the few places where you will find vast beaches free of charge in Egypt! You can also choose to pay for Mercury Beach or the beaches of the beaches, if you want more privacy.