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One-Day Birdwatching Tour – Lake Qarun (Fayoum Oasis)

Cairo - Lake Qarun

Early Morning from Cairo
  • Pick-up Time: 6:00 AM from your hotel in Cairo.
  • Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle with an experienced birdwatching guide.
  • Drive southwest towards Fayoum Oasis, approximately 1.5 hours (90 km) from Cairo.

    • Birdwatching at Lake Qarun
  • Arrive at the shores of Lake Qarun, Egypt’s oldest natural lake, historically known as Lake Moeris.
  • Begin birdwatching along the lagoons, mudflats, and shallow edges.
  • Set up at quiet observation points for optimal sightings and photography.
  • Enjoy a relaxing morning immersed in the beauty of migrating and resident bird species.
    • ️ A Glimpse into History
  • Learn about Lake Qarun’s ancient significance:
    • During Egypt's Middle Kingdom (~2040–1782 BC), it was part of a vast irrigation and hunting reserve.
    • Ancient canals once connected it to the Nile, supporting the agriculture and economy of Fayoum.
    • The lake remains a living testament to Egypt’s early environmental engineering.
    Midday Break
  • Enjoy a picnic-style lunch near the lakeside or at a charming eco-lodge overlooking the water.
  • Time to relax, review your bird checklist, and savor the peaceful surroundings.
    • Afternoon Birdwatching Session
    • Explore different parts of the shoreline to observe additional species..
    • Perfect opportunity to photograph waterbirds as the light softens in the afternoon.
    Return to Cairo
  • Depart Lake Qarun around 4:00–4:30 PM.
  • Estimated arrival at your hotel in Cairo by 6:00 PM.

Bird Species Highlights

Bird Species Best Viewing Habitat Best Season
Greater Flamingo Shallow lake margins October–March
Slender-billed Gull Open lake and shoreline October–April
Caspian Tern Open water October–April
White Pelican Wide shallow areas October–March
Grey Heron Reedbeds and shallow zones October–March
Little Egret Lake shores and lagoons October–April
Black-winged Stilt Lagoons and shallow flats October–April
Pied Kingfisher Edges of fish farms and lakes All year (Peak Oct–Apr)
Squacco Heron Reedbeds and vegetated edges October–April
Moorhen Reedbeds October–April
Coot Deeper water sections October–April
Grey-headed Gull Open lake areas October–April
Little Stint Mudflats during migration October–December
Black-tailed Godwit Mudflats and shallow zones October–March
White Wagtail Lake edges and fields October–April

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