About Tour Package

Accommodation

Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Transportation

Private A/C Vehicle

Group Size

10-60

Language

English, Spanish

Local Guides

Expert Egyptoloist Tour Guides

Availability

Everyday

Entrance Fees

Included

Enjoy special Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan 2025/2026, Start your exciting adventures in Fayoum Governorate and enjoy the picturesque nature and wonderful tranquility in Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley) in Fayoum. Wadi El Hitan is one of the best tourist destinations in Egypt and is considered a beacon for camping and desert lovers.

Enjoy visiting the Wadi El Hitan Museum, where you can enjoy viewing fossils of whales that became extinct millions of years ago. During Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan, prepare to experience the Bedouin base, Bedouin tea, and grilling over the fire, and do not miss seeing the unique sky view that will simply enchant you.

It is an area for fossils in the northwest of Wadi El Rayan Reserve, dating back to about 4 million years. These fossils contain fossilized skeletons of primitive whales, shark teeth, shells, and other marine animals, which are considered an open museum. There is also a fossilized shura plant inside soft rocks.

Highlights of the Tour

Tour Itinerary

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    Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan
    Night-Camping-in-Wadi-El-Hitan-Featured-Image Experience an unforgettable night under the stars with Egyptatours Travel Agency as we take you on a magical camping adventure in Wadi Al-Hitan, the Valley of the Whales. Departing in the afternoon, we journey deep into the heart of the Western Desert, where fossilized whale skeletons tell the story of an ancient ocean that once covered this land. As the sun sets over the golden sands, settle into our fully equipped desert camp and enjoy a delicious traditional Bedouin dinner by the fire. Gaze up at a sky filled with stars, far from the city lights, and immerse yourself in the silence and wonder of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Wake up to a breathtaking desert sunrise and enjoy a hearty breakfast before exploring more of Wadi Al-Hitan’s unique fossil formations. This is a one-of-a-kind overnight experience designed for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those looking to connect deeply with Egypt’s prehistoric past.
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      Transport:
      Private A/C Vehicle
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      Meals:
      Breakfast and lunch
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      Overnight:
      Night Camping
    Return journey after breakfast.
    • icon
      Transport:
      Private A/C Vehicle
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      Meals:
      Breakfast

 

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Tour Inclusions

Tours Exclusions

Additional Info

Children Policy
  • 0 to 01 – Free.
  • From 2 to 5 – You will have a 25% discount on the total value of the tour.
  • From 6 to 11 – You will have a 50% discount on the total value of the tour.
  • With more than 12 you will be treated as an adult and must pay the total price of the tour.
  • If your travel package includes airfare, there may be an extra fee for each child accompanying you.
  • The child policy applies to children who share rooms with their parents (maximum of 1 child sharing the parents’ room)
  • Reservations should be made as soon as possible.
  • The payment of the total amount must be made at the time of booking confirmation and can be made by credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard) via Verisign Secured system on our website

We don’t charge a cancellation fee for tours canceled for “force majeure” reasons, such as volcanoes, earthquakes, or other reasons. If the cancellation is due to personal or business reasons and we have already incurred costs on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.

  • All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as visiting inside the pyramids, the Museum where the Solar Boat is located in the pyramid area, or to enter the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
  • If you wish to visit one or all of these areas, please contact us by email as soon as possible, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
  • Tips are not mandatory. And a form of appreciation for the services provided.
  • Whether you offer a tip or not, we thank you for choosing us to help you on your tour and we hope we have pleased you.

What To Pack For This Tour​

Camera

Umbrella

Medication

Comfortable Shoes.

Hat

Sunblock & Sunglasses.

Warm clothes in winter.

Valid Passport for 6 months.

Cotton clothes in summer.

Frequently Asked & Questions

Wadi Al-Hitan is a tourist area located in the Egyptian Western Desert, 40 kilometers away from Wadi Al-Rayyan
Reserve in Fayoum Governorate. The valley can be reached via an unpaved road.

Yes, it is possible to visit Wadi Al-Hitan in the summer, as tourists come there every summer to see the Milky Way and
the stars.

This remote area is characterized by dry weather and a pristine, secluded environment, allowing for clear viewing of
galaxies and stars at night.

Yes, the stars and planets can be viewed from Wadi El Hitan.

In Wadi El Hitan, you can enjoy the best Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan 2024/2025 experience in the lush desert,
where there is peace and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and see whale skeletons preserved in the
Wadi El Rayan Reserve in Fayoum.

It takes a 3-hour drive to reach the valley from Cairo, and there are modern facilities, hotels and camping sites.

Wadi El Hitan is one of the areas where there is no coverage of mobile phone networks, so it is not possible to
contact anyone, and in isolated areas there is no source of electrical power, so you must prepare batteries, flashlights, and a
power bank before traveling to Wadi Al-Hitan.

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