Location: Bawiti
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El-Bawiti (Arabic: الباويطي, al-Bāwīṭī) is a town in the Western desert in Egypt. With 30,000 inhabitants, it is the largest settlement in the Bahariya Oasis.
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1. Bahariya (Bahereya) Oasis
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Serving as the agricultural center in Pharaonic times exporting great quantities of wine to the Nile Valley, this oasis is now famous for it dates and olives.
Reviewed By RuthBrussels
I discovered a magical place in Egypt: the White Desert! Never thought that such a place like this existed in this world! The snow-white desert is actually made of chalk that has been exposed for years to what geologists call "differential weathering," the erosion of soft particles that results in eerie protrusions of hard rock. These mushrooms shaped rock formations are ten to fifteen feet tall. And I found other shapes such as a rabbit, a sphynx, faces and much more! 75 million years ago, sea used to cover this place so we can also find fossils of shells. But this place has been engraved into my heart not only because of its natural beauty but thanks to the wonderful and very professional guide MOHAMED KOTABY with whom I went with! As a Bedouin, he knows every inch of the desert, its origin and history since it is his home. But more than that, he transmits you his love, passion and understanding of this place. I've heard the sound of silence and I felt an inner peace as never before. This journey was an initiatory one. I found a spiritual connection which allowed my to meditate over several issues and problems and I came back feeling 10 years younger. Mohamed made me feel so comfortable and at ease even if we were alone. I slept one night in this amazing desert and as a female, with some worries about traveling alone in the company of a man in an country such as Egypt, I've always felt protected. He prepares a Bedouin camp and cooks wonderfully (traditional Bedouin food). We travelled with a four-wheel drive but we can also do it my camel. Of course, in this case it will take longer. I only regret my short stay and that's why I will come back next year but this time to spend more time in this breathtaking place and, of course, with my exceptional and favorite guide, Mohamed Kotaby whom I thank so much from the bottom of my heart.
2. Gebel al Ingleez
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
You can walk/climb to the Gebel al Ingleez, north-east of Bawiti. At the flat top are the remains of a castle from the first world war, built by captain Williams to control the area. From the top, but also half way, you have a nice view at the surrounding mountaineous and bare area.
3. Palmeraie
4. English Mountain Bahariya Oasis
5. Salt Lake
6. Cristal Mountain
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4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Nakiboy13 - Cairo, Egypt
When I mentioned to my 3 kids that we’d likely visit a place in the desert called Crystal Mountain they were all so excited and I was sure that the actual place would fall short of their expectations. It didn’t. The sparkling quartz had the kids frothing at the mouth and they all pretended to be treasure hunters. We discovered that it’s not just the one mountain that contains the ‘crystals’, the surrounding area proved thrilling to explore too.
