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Desert oasis with Oracle Temple and salt lakes
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About Siwa Oasis
A remarkable destination worth exploring.
Best months to visit
February, March, April, May, October, November
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January
17C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
February
20C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
March
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
April
29C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
May
33C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
June
36C
Very hot, and mostly sunny skies.
July
37C
Very hot, and mostly sunny skies.
August
37C
Very hot, and mostly sunny skies.
September
34C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
October
29C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
November
24C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
December
19C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Siwa Oasis sits in splendid isolation near Egypt's border with Libya, a green pocket of date palms, olive groves and freshwater springs surrounded by the Great Sand Sea. Its Berber-speaking community, mudbrick ruins of Shali fortress, and the chance to swim in a spring before sandboarding the dunes at sunset make it one of the country's most atmospheric desert escapes.
Best areas to stay in Siwa Oasis
Siwa Town
The small central town with markets, basic guesthouses and the ruins of Shali fortress rising above it.
Cleopatra's Spring area
A cluster of natural spring pools just outside town, popular for swimming and surrounded by palm groves.
Great Sand Sea edge
Desert camps and eco-lodges set among dunes for overnight stargazing trips.
Fatnas Island
A small palm-fringed islet on Siwa Lake, popular for sunset views over the salt lake.
Getting to Siwa Oasis
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Flights
Fly into Cairo, then take a bus (8-10 hours) or hire a private car/driver to reach Siwa.
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From London
~5 hours direct from London to Cairo, plus the overland journey to Siwa.
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Getting around
Siwa town is walkable; bicycles and donkey carts are common for getting around, and 4x4 trips are arranged through guesthouses for desert excursions.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Siwa Oasis?
October to April offers comfortable daytime temperatures; summer (June-August) is extremely hot, often exceeding 40°C.
How do you get to Siwa Oasis?
There's no airport — most visitors take an overnight or day bus from Cairo or Alexandria (around 8-10 hours), or hire a private car.
What is there to do in Siwa?
Swim in Cleopatra's Spring, explore the ruined hilltop fortress of Shali, visit the Oracle Temple, and take a 4x4 trip into the Great Sand Sea for sandboarding and a desert sunset.
Is Siwa expensive to visit?
No — it's one of Egypt's most affordable destinations, with simple guesthouses, eco-lodges and inexpensive local food.
Should I dress conservatively in Siwa?
Yes — Siwa is a conservative Berber community, so modest dress is appreciated, particularly for women, even though the springs are popular for swimming.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
One of the most peaceful places I've visited in Egypt — floating in Cleopatra's Spring at sunset with the dunes glowing orange was unforgettable.
Hannah G. · November 2023
★★★★★
The overnight desert camp in the Great Sand Sea was a highlight of our whole trip — total silence, incredible stars, and sandboarding during the day.
Marco T. · February 2024
★★★★☆
Long journey to get there but worth it for the slow pace and friendly Berber hospitality. Bring cash as cards aren't widely accepted.
Layla H. · March 2024
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