Siwa Oasis

Where the Great Sand Sea meets still salt lakes

Western Desert, Egypt

An oasis that slows time

Fifty kilometres from the Libyan border, Siwa is an island of date palms and freshwater springs in the Great Sand Sea.

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Shali

In Siwi, Shali means the walled castle.

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Curated Experiences

Stay, explore, wonder

Each experience bundles accommodation, transfers and concierge care into one seamless journey. Hover to preview.

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Family-runHandmadeSolar powered

Ecolodge Stay · Siwa Oasis

Mountain Hearth

A home built by hand, beneath the mountain.

From $99 / night

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Eco-LodgeMudbrick villageHot springs

Ecolodge Stay · Siwa Oasis

The Village Under the Red Mountain

A village of mud and shell, at the foot of the red mountain.

From $140 / night

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Palm groveStone & clayLocally run

Ecolodge Stay · Siwa Oasis

The House Inside the Palms

A stone house the palms grew through.

From $80 / night

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Private villaUp to 6 guestsPool

Ecolodge Stay · Siwa Oasis

The Garden Behind the Wall

A private villa of mud and salt, hidden in the dates.

From $200 / night

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Newly openedHot springAir-conditioned

Ecolodge Stay · Siwa Oasis

The Spring Below the Mountain

A new white lodge, a hot spring and a pool, under the mountain.

From $70 / night

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Private SafariUnder the Stars

Stargazing & Camping · Siwa Oasis

Great Sand Sea Sunset & Stargazing Camp

A private camp where the dunes fall silent and the Milky Way rises

From $290 / person

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Private SafariExclusive

Desert Safari · Siwa Oasis

The Desert Dunes Retreat

A private safari between mountain, oasis and open desert

From $690 / night

Included with Hayah Travels

Privileges you won't find booking direct

Private desert transfers

Air-conditioned 4x4 with driver from Cairo, Alexandria or Marsa Matrouh.

Dedicated concierge

Your own host on WhatsApp from first message to final farewell.

Partner privileges

Preferred rates, room upgrades on availability, and welcome rituals.

Hand-vetted stays

Only lodges and guides our team has personally experienced.

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