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National park in New Valley Governorate, Egypt
Photo: Roland Unger, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Gilf Kebir National Park is in Western Desert of Egypt. The area is famous for its beautiful natural landscapes and prehistoric drawings on the cliffs and rock caves.
The journey usually begins in Cairo, el-Baḥrīya, el-Chārga or ed-Dāchla, so that destinations such as the White Desert or the stalactite cave el-Gāra are very often visited beforehand.
Read in the guideA trip to Gilf Kebir National Park is an arduous desert expedition lasting approximately two to three weeks. It is usually conducted by experienced local drivers and guides from the Bahrīya or ed-Dāchla depressions.
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