From Cairo: 4x4 Desert Safari, Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls & Magic Lake Day Trip

Journey from Cairo into the stunning protected wilderness of Fayoum Oasis on a full-day eco-adventure. Your first stop is the scenic shoreline of Lake Qarun, where migrating birds congregate against a backdrop of desert cliffs.

Continue into Wadi El Rayan Protected Area to witness Egypt’s only natural waterfalls, cascading between the upper and lower man-made lakes. Hike up the conical Mudawara Mountain (Jabal El Medawara) for sweeping 360-degree vistas across the boundless desert landscape.

Board a heavy-duty 4x4 Land Cruiser for exhilarating dune bashing across giant sand dunes before reaching the secluded Magic Lake—a radiant body of water whose colors shift from turquoise to emerald throughout the day. Try your balance on sandboards gliding down steep sandy slopes, and finish with a freshly prepared Bedouin lunch with barbecued meats, rice, salads, and mint tea at a desert lodge before returning to Cairo.