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Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan: Magical 2 Days
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Per PersonEnjoy 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.
The importance of Wadi El-Hitan
The importance of Wadi El-Hitan is due to it being a natural preserve for endangered animals such as the white gazelle, the Egyptian gazelle, the fennec fox, the sand fox, the wolf, and many migratory birds such as ducks and quails, as well as various types of rare migratory birds and others, in addition to wild plants such as reeds, gourds, halfa, and others.
The Wadi El-Hitan region is characterized by a unique environmental system in terms of the presence of wetlands, geological structures, water springs, and rare fossils. There is also a large group of whale skeletons, numbering 406 skeletons, including 205 complete skeletons dating back 40 million years, in addition to the presence of many animals and fish. Others, such as: sharks, bony fish, mermaids, and dolphins.
This region is considered one of the most beautiful parts of the world due to the presence of small sand hills and rocky outcroppings of sandstone of various shapes, which gave the region this global importance.
If you are a fan of the desert atmosphere, camping, astronomy and photography, be sure that this is your opportunity to Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan, as you will enjoy a special Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan 2024/2025. We promise you a different and joyful time full of unforgettable events.
Wadi El Hitan is one of the most beautiful places in Egypt and closest to the hearts, which is located in the Western Desert in the Wadi Al-Rayyan Reserve, as we mentioned before. Wadi El Hitan is classified as a World Heritage Site and was designated by UNESCO in 2005 as a World Heritage Area for whale skeletons.
The most important tips that you should follow before Going For Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan
Before visiting Wadi El Hitan, It is recommended to reach the valley by four-wheel drive vehicles equipped for safari
trips due to the nature and isolation of the valley.
Take plenty of ice-cold water with you when you go for night camping in Wadi El Hitan, as it is difficult to obtain a cold water source.
Take a mask or scarf with you to avoid desert dust, especially during windy seasons.
You can wear light clothing, as the weather in Wadi El Hitan is mild in summer and often cold in winter.
Take a flashlight and batteries with you, because there is no source of electricity in remote desert areas. When you go for night camping in Wadi EL Hitan, take sports shoes with you, as camping requires walking long distances.
Before visiting Wadi El Hitan, It is recommended to reach the valley by four-wheel drive vehicles equipped for safari
trips due to the nature and isolation of the valley.
Take plenty of ice-cold water with you when you go for night camping in Wadi El Hitan, as it is difficult to obtain a cold water source.
Take a mask or scarf with you to avoid desert dust, especially during windy seasons.
You can wear light clothing, as the weather in Wadi El Hitan is mild in summer and often cold in winter.
Take a flashlight and batteries with you, because there is no source of electricity in remote desert areas. When you go for night camping in Wadi EL Hitan, take sports shoes with you, as camping requires walking long distances.
Fossils of extinct whales in Wadi El Hitan
Complete skeletons of whales were discovered in Wadi El Hitan. They lived in the region that in the distant past was part of a large ocean (the Teth Sea) that included North Africa before the waters dried up approximately 40 million years ago.
Many whale skeletons have been discovered, such as archaeocyte whales, in addition to more than 300 fossilized whales, and many marine fossils have been discovered that can be seen in the reserve’s open museum.
During Your Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan, the tour guide will explain to you the museum’s exhibits, then you can visit the screening room where a 12-minute documentary is shown, explaining in Arabic and English how the fossils were discovered and extracted and the history of these fossils.
Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan 2025/2026
Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan Reserve is characterized by its tranquility and picturesque nature that enchants everyone who visits it. Camping is a recreational activity in which participants leave the areas where their homes, urban areas, and the city are located and enjoy the natural scenery that surrounds them from everywhere.
Night Camping in Wadi EL Hitan is one of the basic factors that helps an individual to become self-reliant and work within one team, and the term camping does not apply to individuals who camp only for fun.
Benefits of Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan 2025/2026 Reserve
- Sitting in the sun for long periods helps in obtaining vitamin D, which strengthens the growth of bones and teeth,
- especially in children, but it is recommended not to be exposed to the sun directly for more than 15 minutes.
- Camping in the middle of nature, away from car exhaust, helps to breathe fresh air, which helps increase the level of
- oxygen in the blood. The more oxygen there is, the higher the body’s immunity, digestion, relaxation, and the
- reduction of stress and depression.
- Strengthening team spirit and improving individual behavior.
Camping is considered a place away from work and the city, as American studies confirm that interacting comfortably between individuals increases the individual’s lifespan and improves memory problems.
Camping in wadi El Hitan helps you eat healthy food, such as: grilling meat and fish, and staying away from unhealthy fast food. It is recommended to eat nuts and fruits.
Here are some steps for a safe camping trip
1. Stay away from slopes and low places, and check the weather conditions. It is preferable to be close to services in the
presence of families, especially children, and have a first aid bag.
2. Choose clothes suitable for the night, when temperatures drop significantly, and clothes suitable for the day, when
temperatures rise, making it hot and dry.
3. Pack sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for sun protection, in addition to an electricity generator.
4. Choose foods that do not require refrigeration, such as canned food.
Included and Excluded
- One Night Camping in Wadi El Hitan.
- All Transfers in Private Air-conditioned 4×4 vehicles.
- Escorting by private English speaking your guide (Egyptologist).One Lunch Meal.
- Entrance fees and tickets to sites.
- 3 bottles of mineral water per person per day.
- All taxes and service charges.
- Tours not mentioned in our above itinerary.
- Personal needs (laundry, phone calls, internet etc ..).
- Entry visa and departure taxes.
- Tips and gratuities.
Highlights of the Tour
- Scenic drive through the Western Desert to the UNESCO-listed Wadi Al-Hitan.
- Explore the Valley of the Whales and its ancient fossilized marine life.
- Sunset views over dramatic desert landscapes.
- Traditional Bedouin-style dinner around a campfire.
- Overnight stay in a comfortable desert camp.
- Stargazing experience in a clear, unpolluted sky.
- Morning exploration of unique rock and fossil formations.
- Breakfast served with panoramic desert views.
- Guided insights into the area's geological and paleontological history.
- A peaceful, off-the-grid escape into nature.
Tour Itinerary
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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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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