Top Things to do in New Valley Governorate
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What to do and see in New Valley Governorate, New Valley Governorate: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in New Valley Governorate, Egypt including White Desert, Valley of Agabat, Temple City, Tombs of the Nobles, Dakhla Oasis, Sahara Desert, Necropolis of Al-Bagawat, El-Santa Acacia Tree, Al-Khargah Oasis, Badr's Museum.
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1. White Desert
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 182 reviews
Covering more than 2.8 million square kilometers, this vast desert starts at the western banks of the Nile and continues into Libya and contains five isolated, but thriving, oases: Kharga, Dakhla, Farafra, Bahariyya and Siwa. There are magnificent rock formations that form from wind erosions. The colors change at times from the sun, a beautiful sight to see.
Reviewed By juSS05
The White Desert is huge. Hire a driver and explore. It is a long drive from Cairo, so takes 6 hours or so depending on how many stops you make. Make sure you make all the stops along the way (your driver will know them all). Crystal mountain is along the way where there is quartz and it is quite a lovely view along the way. I also managed to see the white desert chalk rock formations the same afternoon before sunset too. These are quite cool and there are some popular shapes such as the chicken and mushroom and the rabbit. The chicken and mushroom have a fencing around them now to avoid people damaging them. At sunset you can get some great photos and views. My 4x4 driver also doubled up as a cook and had equipment for camping overnight in a tent. I know some people have said it is nice to see the stars and sleep without a tent... keep an eye on weather. When I was there, it was very very cold and windy at night and I had a sleeping bag and a heavy blanket on top of me and it was still cold and if I didn’t have the tent to separate me from the wind a little I am not sure I would have been able to cope! It is nice to wake up just before sunrise and walk about. You might see footprints of other birds / animals about. It’s the desert. No toilets! Also be sure to get to the black desert and there is a little hike up to get a great view of the black desert landscape. There are other tourists that go and camp here but not so many that it can be off the beaten track as most people probably cannot be bothered to travel from Cairo and / or pay the price for a driver and 4x4 etc. A small group is better to split the cost / make it more worthwhile.
2. Valley of Agabat
3. Temple City
4. Tombs of the Nobles
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
This ancient complex is made up of more than 400 tombs of Theban nobles and high officials from the New Kingdom.
Reviewed By 127manfredr
the tombs of the nobles are worth to visit. between valley of queens and kings. its totaly relaxing because just a few tourist.
5. Dakhla Oasis
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
The hillside town of Mut is at the center of this oasis, where medieval structures and huts made of mud dot the winding streets.
