The Siwa Oasis (Arabic: واحة سيوة Wāḥat Sīwah [ˈwæːħet ˈsiːwæ]) is an urban oasis in Egypt.

Siwa’s ancient Egyptian name was Sekht-am, meaning “palm land.” The oasis was the seat of the oracle temple of Amon (Zeus Ammon), which was already famous in the time of Herodotus and was …

Nov 19, 2025 · A complete travel guide to Egypt’s magical Siwa Oasis, a remote desert town famed for its mesmerising turquoise salt pools. Find out why I think it’s worth visiting, how to get there, things to …

Mar 25, 2025 · Siwa is one of the remotest, most untouched destinations in all of Egypt. It’s deep in the Great Sand Sea of the Western Desert, and was isolated from the rest of Egypt until the 1980s when …

Jan 6, 2026 · Historic Siwa is full of natural wonders, from the endless bluffs of the desert to the salt lakes and spring-fed pools framed by date palms.

Siwa features numerous hypersaline lakes with salt concentrations so high that swimmers float effortlessly like in the Dead Sea. The most popular salt lake, Birket Siwa, offers unique floating …

Oct 28, 2025 · Are you considering a detour to Siwa while you're in Egypt? Do it! Siwa is a very unique destination! Here are the best things to do in Siwa:

Jul 19, 2024 · Siwa boasts hundreds of salt pools and lakes throughout the oasis and you can float on their water just like at the Dead Sea. Siwa’s salty waters are said to cure sinuses, and skin and eye …

May 5, 2025 · Planning a Siwa Oasis trip? Discover the top things to do in Siwa (from Siwa salt lake swims to desert sunsets) in this first timer’s guide with sample Siwa Oasis itinerary!

May 14, 2025 · Siwa Oasis in Egypt is not the easiest to get to, but is certainly worth the trek! Our complete guide covers all you need to know for visiting.