Explore Egypt Premier Birdwatching Destinations A Journey Across Diverse Ecosystems
Location: 100 km southwest of Cairo Ecosystem: Shallow saltwater lake, reedbeds, desert and fields Birding Highlights: Flamingos, shovelers, thick-knees, wheatears (200+ species) Best Time: October to April Cultural Add-on: Medinet Madi ruins or Petrified Forest
Location: Northeastern Sinai near El Arish Ecosystem: Mediterranean lagoons, marshes Birding Highlights: Raptors, terns, shrikes, storks Season: March–May & September–November
Location: Southern Nile near Aswan Ecosystem: River islands, subtropical vegetation Birding Highlights: Kingfishers, sunbirds, raptors Logistics: Boat access; year-round birding
Location: Western Desert, 150 km SW of Cairo Ecosystem: Fossil-rich valley, wetlands Birding Highlights: Desert larks, ravens, finches UNESCO: Natural World Heritage Site
Location: Nile Delta Ecosystem: Brackish lake, reedbeds Birding Highlights: Pelicans, bitterns, terns Best Time: Winter
Location: Southeast Egypt Ecosystem: Mountains, wadis, savannah Birding Highlights: Eagles, sandgrouse, African silverbill Best Time: November–March
Location: Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Ras Mohamed Ecosystem: Mangroves, coral islands Birding Highlights: Gulls, terns, osprey Season: March–May, September–November
Location: Upper Egypt/Nubia Ecosystem: Reservoirs, desert edges Birding Highlights: Waders, herons, waterbirds Access: Via boat or desert expeditions