Al Omayed Biosphere Reserve
This 700 sq km of coastal desert, half of which is dedicated to small-scale farming, lies on a tranquil stretch of the Mediterranean Sea. Ecological characteristics of the reserve include coastal dunes,[...]
With nature in a quieter setting, Egypt has some unique places to stay off the beaten track.
Ecolodges
Whether it’s a desert oasis, a mountaintop, a beach, or along the River Nile, there is an ideal ecolodge in Egypt to suite every[...]
Lake Burullus Protectorate
Egypt’s second largest lake, Lake Burullus, is located east of the Rashid (Rosetta) branch in the Nile Delta and contains around 50 small islands. Made up of salt swamps and sand plains, it has an abundance of[...]
Wadi Degla Protectorate
A stone’s throw away from Cairo’s Maadi suburb, Wadi Degla is an easily accessible excursion from Cairo. The 50-meter-deep canyon cuts through 60-million-year-old limestone layers that reveal rare[...]
For travelers looking for rugged terrain, hiking trails, and incredible biodiversity, it’s best to stay at one of the ecolodges located in the mountainous area surrounding the St. Catherine Monastery in the Sinai Peninsula. Many of[...]