Escape Cairo crowds into peaceful nature with our Cairo Birding...
Duration
1 Days
Location
Egypt
Starting From
EGP 4,893
Availability
Flexible Dates
Private air-conditioned transfers
Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Flexible pace and photo stops
Nile cruise experience
Customizable private tour
Overview
Escape Cairo crowds into peaceful nature with our Cairo Birding tour in el-Qanater: spot 50+ bird species along the Nile while enjoying 1-hour private Nile boat experience with an expert guide.
Spot herons, kingfishers & migratory species on a scenic boat ride.
Target Bird Species Checklist Residents & Common Visitors: Pied Kingfisher, Little Grebe, Squacco Heron, Cattle Egret, Black-crowned Night Heron, and others.
Winter Visitors (Oct-Mar): Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Common Kingfisher, and others.
Summer Visitors (Apr-Sep): White-throated Kingfisher, Little Tern, European Bee-eater, and others.
Birding tour at Nile Barrages Your Al Qanater bird watching trip begins with an early morning pick-up from a hotel in Cairo, as birds are most active in the cool, early hours.
You’ll travel north toward the tranquil and historic area of Al-Qanater Al-Khairiya.
The area is renowned for its dam, constructed in the early 19th century to regulate the Nile's flow.
1-hour private Nile boat experience The main highlight of our birding Cairo tour is a serene one hour boat ride along the Nile.
The boat glides smoothly through calm waters, past lush islands.
Your guide will help you spot a spectacular variety of species.
Culture & Nature on Quaratin Island After the boat ride, we take a short trip to Quaratin Island, where the local population tends to bananas and roses.
Explore Egypt's Avian Paradise Birdwatching in Egypt is a year-round activity, boasting over 500 species.
Egypt is a birdwatcher's paradise with 34 designated bird reserves.
Itinerary
Day 1
06:00 Convenient Pickup: We'll collect you directly from your Cairo or Giza hotel.
Day 2
07:00 Enjoy a comfortable journey to the Nile Barrages El Qanater.
Day 3
08:00 3-Hour private Nile Boat sail to get closer to a spectacular variety of birds.
Day 4
11:00 Visit to a lush green area for more photo opportunities and different birds habitat.
Day 5
12:00 Back to your hotel with memories of an amazing morning in nature.
Highlights
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