A Unique Experience for Nature Lovers… and a Knowledge Treasure for Researchers and Students

In the heart of the Egyptian desert, along the shores of Lake Qaroun, one of the world’s most breathtaking natural spectacles unfolds:
Thousands of wild birds, from across continents, gather here seasonally—as if attending a global conference of nature.
Some remain year-round, while others travel thousands of kilometers to settle in the reserve during migration seasons.
This remarkable diversity makes Qaroun Reserve one of the richest bird habitats in Egypt and the Middle East.

Why Qaroun Reserve?

• It offers a rare wetland environment in the middle of a desert.

• It provides natural food sources and safe nesting grounds.

• It lies on a key migration corridor linking Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Bird Species that Call Qaroun Home—or Visit Each Year

Seasonal Migrants:

• Flamingo – The undisputed king of the lake, glowing in elegant pink.

• White Stork – A symbol of migration, traveling epic distances across continents.

• White Gull, Coot, Curlew.

Year-round Residents:

• Kingfisher species.

• The Egyptian Hoopoe.

• Little Egret.

• Small birds of prey such as the Kestrel.

An Unmissable Treat for Birdwatchers
If you’re passionate about birdwatching, Qaroun Reserve offers one of Egypt’s richest and most beautiful visual experiences.
Professional and amateur photographers alike find golden opportunities here—capturing rare shots of birds in flight, nesting moments, and the daily struggle for survival in an ever-changing environment.

A Living Classroom

• The reserve runs educational programs for schools and universities on bird life cycles and ecological importance.

• It provides hands-on opportunities for environmental science and biology students to study bird behavior and biodiversity in the field.

• Field trips are organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and civil society organizations.

Environmental and Economic Benefits

• Birds naturally help control pests.

• They serve as vital indicators of ecosystem health.

• Bird-focused ecotourism creates local jobs in guiding, hospitality, and related services.

Qaroun Reserve is more than a bird sanctuary—
It’s a living corridor for life that flies from continent to continent in search of safety.
By supporting the reserve, you’re not only protecting nature—you’re safeguarding a chapter of life’s story on Earth.