Wadi El Rayan Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours & Travel

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Wadi El Rayan- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Egypt; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Wadi El Rayan, located in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt, spans 1,759 km² and features two man-made lakes, the upper and lower Wadi El Rayan lakes, which cover a combined area of over 110 km². Known for its unique landscape, the valley also hosts Egypt's largest waterfalls, formed by water flowing between the two lakes. The area is rich in natural and paleontological significance, with fossilized remains of ancient whales found in nearby Wadi El Hitan. Its flora is sparse, limited to areas around springs and dunes, while the fauna includes endangered species such as the slender-horned gazelle, along with various mammals, reptiles, and bird species. Wadi El Rayan is a vital ecological reserve, offering insight into Egypt's natural history.

Operators offering tours in Egypt

Attractions in Faiyum

Qasr Qarun

4.2

Karanis

3.8

Faiyum Oasis

Reviews of Wadi El Rayan

Noha Deraz

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-09

The mahmeya is basically a desert where you can go sand-boarding. Close to it, there’s wadi al rayan that has a big lake and waterfalls.
Manuel T

5
Reviewed: 2024-12-03

Beautiful place. Great views. You get that desert feeling 😁 There is a nice restaurant and some shops. Plus a waterfall
Mohamed Fathy

5
Reviewed: 2024-11-22

What I enjoyed most is visiting the Panorama and safari in the beautiful desert.. the waterfalls was full of people so that I couldn't take good Fotos..
Shome Sengupta

5
Reviewed: 2023-11-14

Desert safari, very enjoyable. the fore wheel drives meander through the desert and take you to the lakes. a good three hour tour that you will like.
NAFISAT DAN'AZUMI

4
Reviewed: 2023-04-30

It's a very beautiful place in the middle of the desert ,facing an oasis. We did the Felucca ride on the oasis and get to watch sea gulls up close,went on a camel ride and also watch the locals dive into the water falls. I will cherish those memories.