What to do in Siwa

published on 2012/10/22

In Siwa, take a bike or donkey cart to:

  • Explore Mountain of the dead
  • Go swim at Cleopatra Spring
  • Visit Oracle Temple
  • Check out beautiful sunset at Fatnas Island (there’s also a fresh water spring here)
  • Roam around Siwa town and check out the interesting houses and area in the town.
  • You can walk to Shali fortress (it’s located near the city center)
  • You can ask for maps in Siwa Tourist Center or you in your hotel.
  • There’s a Siwa House museum worth visiting in town.
  • There are a bunch of small gardens in town that you can explore. Just ask around.

Take a desert safari and visit:

  • Swim at Shyata Lake
  • Explore Great Sand Sea
  • Swim at Hot and Cold springs of Bir Wahid
  • Swim at Abu Shuruf Water Spring
  • Do Sand Boarding on the giant dunes.
  • Check out the ancient oceanic fossils in the fossils area
  • Camp overnight in the desert.

We offer amazing excursions for small and large groups all inclusive (transport from and to Cairo/Airport, lodging, food and desert safari included)