White Desert

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White Desert
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“Sahara el Beyda, the White Desert Protected Area, is a national park in Egypt, first established as a protected area in 2002. It is located in the Farafra depression, 45 km (28 mi) north of the town of Qasr Al Farafra. Part of the park is in the Farafra Oasis.”
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Lonely PlanetJul 27

The best times to visit Egypt

With tombs, pyramids and towering temples, Egypt brings out the explorer in all of us. This handy month-by-month guide shows the best time to visit Egypt.

good for camping in April

6 sights in this story
  • NileSightcruising is popular in winter
  • Western DesertSightdate harvest in full swing during shoulder season
  • White DesertSightgood for camping in April
  • SinaiSightpopular for outdoor adventures in winter
  • Red Sea coastSightgood for learning to dive in winter
  • Elsewhere
  • Giza's PyramidsSightGiza, Egyptpopular winter destination for visitors
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