Sekht-am “Palm Land” was the name given to Siwa by the Ancient Egyptians for its great amount of palm trees and small farms all around, thanks to the abundant amount of fresh water springs everywhere in Siwa.
Less than two hours west of Cairo, the vast salty Lake Qarun comes into view and the arid landscape is replaced by a lush patchwork of farming plots, sunflowers swaying in the breeze and tall date palms with water buffalo lounging in the shade.
Pitch camp for an overnight stay under the gorgeous star-filled sky of the White Desert.
Less than 15 km from central Cairo and brings desert adventure to your doorstep. Only a few minutes’ drive from the southern Cairo suburb of Maadi, Wadi Degla offers a wide variety of activities.
