Bahariya Oasis Egypt

Bahariya Oasis Egypt
Bahariya Oasis Egypt
Bahariya Oasis Egypt
Bahariya Oasis Egypt
Bahariya Oasis Egypt
Bahariya Oasis Egypt
Bahariya Oasis Egypt
Bahariya Oasis Egypt

Bahariya Oasis, Egypt information, tours, booking

Bahariya Oasis located 375 Kilometer in Western Desert southwest of Cairo, Egypt. In fact, Bahariya oasis is a lush haven which sets in the midst of an forgiving desert. Moreover, Bahariya oasis surrounded by black hills which made of quartz and spanning over 2000 sq km. Furthermore, the oasis comprises amazing ruins such as the temple of Alexander the Great. Moreover, Bahariya oasis houses the golden mummies which recently discovered. In fact, the golden mummies became the pride of Bawiti Museum today. Moreover, they turned the oasis' main town into a tourist magnet.

In fact, the Black Desert also earned Bahariya oasis a high rank on the tourist map of Egypt. Go for a short hike up to the mountains of Bahariya oais. You will have an aerial view of the oasis, dunes and great sunsets. The oasis also comprises Egyptian and Graeco-Roman sites such as Bannentiu tomb. Haggle with the locals for a scarf or a rug and enjoy a moment of solitude among wildlife. You also can relax in the hot waters of Bir Sigam which is amazing hot spring. Your options in Bahariya oasis indeed are greater than you can imagine. People from Arab countries come to the area of the Western Desert in summer for treatment. Temperatures in Bahariya oasis can reach up to 35-45 C in summer.

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In fact, the agriculture is still an important source of income. Though, now the iron ore industry close to the oasis provides jobs for many local people. Recently there is an increase in tourism to the oasis because of antiquities. The antiquities include tombs, mummies and other artifacts discovered there. Moreover, it is also because of the beautiful surrounding deserts. The locals and foreign guides lead adventure desert tours based out of the oasis. In fact, they do to the surrounding deserts such as White Desert and Black Desert. Sometimes, they also do to Siwa Oasis and the southern oases. The tourism is a new and indeed important source of income for locals. In fact, it brought an international presence to the oasis.

The people of the oases are the descendants of the ancient people who inhabited the oasis. Moreover, the oasis also comprises Bedouin tribes from Libya and the north coast. Some other people from the Nile Valley came to settled in the oasis. The majority of local people in Bahariya oasis are Muslims. In fact, there are some mosques in the oasis. The nature of social settings in the oasis indeed influenced by Islam. Moreover, the traditional music is important to the local people. Flutes, drums played at social gatherings, particularly at weddings. Traditional songs sung in rural style which passed down from generation to generation. In fact, some new songs invented as well. Music from Cairo and other parts of the world now accessible to the people of the oasis.

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In fact, Bahriya oasis is most accessible of the Western Desert Oases. It offers many interesting attractions and a foretaste of how life goes in an oasis. It can reached easily from Cairo by bus.

Hot springs: The hot springs which have curative properties, spread in Bahariya oasis. The 65 C waters of these natural sources help in the treatment of rheumatism. They also help in joint ailments and digestive disorders. The oasis houses more than 10 different hot springs spread across Bawiti and Al-Qasr.

Food: In the main town, Bawiti, you’ll find a few cheap and charming restaurants. These welcoming establishments serve cold and hot drinks. They also offer the usual selection of local dishes including roasted chicken and kebabs.

Girls Work Shop: If you search for some authentic oasis handicrafts, stop at the Girls Work Shop. In fact, this store sells only “Bahariyyan” handicrafts.

Black and White Desert Trips: It is easy to find a tour that will take you to the Black desert from Bahariya oasis. If you’re in for camping you can take the extra time to reach the White Desert.

1 Ticket for All: At the ticket office of the Bahariya Museum you can buy 1 ticket for all. In fact, this ticket will give you access to 5 touristic sites. They are the museum, Alexander temple, Bannentiu tomb, the tomb of Zed-Amun-Ef-Ankh. Moreover, it also includes entry to Bir al-Muftella.

Phone network: While you explore the Western Desert, stay within reach. In fact, it is by activating the roaming service on your mobile phone. You can buy an Egyptian phone line from any local operating companies.

Money: Banks and ATM machines are available in Bahariya oasis.

By Air:

You can board the train from Ramses station (Cairo) and head to Bahariya oasis , which is 375 km south west.

By Taxi and car renta:

Taxis are accessible in Bahariya oasis. For desert expeditions you’d need to rent a 4x4 car and have a specialized guide with you.

Bahariya Oasis Attractions

Ain El Muftella temple
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Alexander The Great temple
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Bannentiu tomb Bahariya Oasis
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Bir Sigam Bahariya Oasis
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Black Desert Bahariya Oasis
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Crystal Mountain Bahariya Oasis
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El Bawiti Museum Egypt
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English Mountain Bahariya Oasis
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Gebel El Dist Bahariya
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Lake Marun Bahariya oasis
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