SIWA OASIS “Sekht-am” Palm Land

Siwa Oasis is one of Egypt’s most isolated settlements with a unique desert culture and a distinct language than the rest of Egypt. With a population of 33,000 people, most of which are Berbers, the oasis lies in the Western Desert
348 miles from Cairo and 30 miles East of the Libyan border.

Siwa Oasis was known to ancient Egypt as “Oasis of Amu Ra” for being home to the Temple of Ammon (the Temple of Oracle) which is in its small village of Aghormi. Alexander the Great visited the Oracle Temple to find out more about his origins. While no one knows exactly what the king asked and what the gods replied, it is believed that he was declared son of Ammon in this temple, which opened for him the gates into the hearts of Egyptians and was nationwide accepted as a new ruler over the country.

Central Siwa is dominated by the organic shapes of its ancient fortress of Shali Ghadi, which was built on a natural rock and was made up of mudbrick, salt, and palm rock. Up until 1926, these dwellings were inhabited, but after being damaged by rain, people moved to more conventional structures. It is prominently known for its mosque, shabby streets and memorable nights lit by floodlights. The dozens of rock-cut tombs at the Gebel el Mawta (“Mountain of the Dead”) and Cleopatra’s Bath are all visit-worthy.

The Dakrour Mountain is well-known for its therapeutic sand-bathing, believed by locals to cure Arthritis. Siwa also witnessed the fights of both World Wars and was used as a base by the British Army, German Africa Corps, and the Italian Army.

Today Siwa Oasis can be visited for its rich historical, natural, architectural, therapeutic, and cultural reasons. Kemetale takes you on a special Safari to experience one of the largest dune fields in the world - the Great Sand Sea – a breathtaking landscape of infinite tranquility where you can dune-bash your way to a cozy Bedouin arrangement and enjoy their local cuisine.

Siwa undoubtedly has the most beautiful sunset in Egypt. With a breathtaking background of cliffs and dunes, Kemetale curates for you to witness the sunset from the enchanting shore of Lake Fatnaas.