The camping trip, operated by Free Horizon, will be on January 25-26.
Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) Reserve, Fayoum, Egypt, is the best place to observe the stars and our arm of the Milky Way galaxy. The stars in this place appear more clearly and luminously than anywhere else in Egypt. The place is far from light sources, there is no communication network, and nothing but the way the earth looked before urbanization and technology. We will take the most beautiful pictures of the stars and the galaxy arm with people who love astronomy. The geography of this place is very distinctive. Geologists say that millions of years ago, Whale Valley was at the bottom of the ocean. Fossils of marine creatures, the largest of which is the basilosaurus, have been discovered. The valley is classified as a World Heritage Area and is supervised by UNESCO due to its geological importance and distinctive nature.
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The cost of the trip is 360 pounds for Egyptians and 600 pounds for foreigners. It includes:
- Entrance fees
- Overnight in the reserve
- All transfers by air-conditioned van or bus
- Astronomy lecture
- Photographer
- Important instructions:
Wadi Al-Hitan is a nature reserve, a world heritage area, and a place for the protection of wildlife.
- It is strictly forbidden to throw any waste on the ground.
- It is forbidden to try to feed wild animals, because this destroys their diets.
- The desert weather will be hot during the day and very cold at night.
- Good bathrooms are available in Whale Valley.
- You will need food and clothes for two days. It is not recommended to drink water at the site. Do not forget to bring tissue with you.
- In a cafeteria, there is food and drink at tourist prices.
- It is not advisable to overload your bag. The extra weight can tire you out and hinder your movement.
- Be careful with flashlights. They can cause temporary blindness and harm the eyes because the place is otherwise completely dark.
- If you have a tent or sleeping bag, there is no problem bringing it.
- Renting space in a tent is optional, and costs 65 pounds.
- Sleeping bags are available for rent, at 45 pounds.
- The deadline to reserve a tent for rental is 4 days before the trip.
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