Siwa Oasis – Egypt

Swia Oasis is one of Egypt’s most unique and peaceful destinations located in the Western Desert about 50 km from the Libyan border It’s famous for its natural beauty ancient history and strong Amazing Berber culture The majority of people living in Swia are Swia Berbers Amazigh an indigenous North African ethnic group

They speak Siwa a Berber language related to other Amazigh languages in North Africa and most also speak Arabic

Siwis have a distinct culture traditions and tribal organization that have been preserved over centurie There is also a smaller presence of Bedouin groups in and around the oasis who are traditionally nomadic and have historically been involved in trade and desert life Cleopatra Spring Ain Cleopatra Natural spring for swimming

Salt Lakes Floating experience very high salt concentration

Great Sand Sea Desert safari sandboarding sunset views

Fatnas Island Best sunset spot over the salt lakes Great Sand Sea desert safaris sunset views

Salt lakes floating like the Dead Sea Cleopatra Spring natural swimming pool

Shali Fortress historic mud brick old town

Date palms olive groves local food products