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Nature & Parks
Great Sand Sea
بحر الرمال الأعظم
Siwa, Matrouh
About
One of the largest dune fields in the world, stretching south of Siwa Oasis across the Egypt–Libya border. Safaris from Siwa usually start at Bir Wahed, with a hot spring and a cold lake among the dunes, which is the point marked on the map. Sandboarding and sunset are the main draws; entry is by 4x4 with a licensed guide.
Visitor information
- Recommended visit
- 3 h – 6 h
- Best time to visit
- October to April; summer is extremely hot.
- How to get there
- A 4x4 tour from Siwa with a licensed guide.