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Aswan

Where the Nile slows

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Where the Nile slows. Below, everything you need here — grouped by the Wells that matter, with vetted providers and straight pricing.

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Where you rest

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Angama Mara

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Clifftop tented suites with sweeping Mara views

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Governors' Camp

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Front-row tents on the Mara River

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Mahali Mzuri

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Sir Richard Branson's tented camp

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Sarova Mara Game Camp

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Reliable comfort in the heart of the reserve

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What excites you

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Mara Hot-Air Balloon

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Sunrise flight + champagne breakfast

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Maasai Village Cultural Visit

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Meet the community, respectfully

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Big Cat Tracking Experience

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With a resident researcher

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Walking Safari — Olare Motorogi

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On foot with armed rangers

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Eat-Well

What you savor

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Bush Dinner by Angama

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Candlelit dining on the plains

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Emakoko Restaurant

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Farm-to-table at the park gate

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Talisman, Nairobi

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A Karen institution before you fly out

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Carnivore Nairobi

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The famous beast-of-a-feast

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Getting around

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Mara Land Cruiser Safaris

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Private 4×4 with expert guide

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Abercrombie & Kent Transfers

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Seamless private transfers

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Scenic Air Transfers

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Fly between camps

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Nairobi Executive Cars

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Airport & city transfers

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The Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise (southern gate)Comfort

Luxor↔Aswan cruises begin/end here; dahabiyas sail the calm Esna↔Aswan leg

Oct-Apr DMC/cruise 10-16%

Philae Temple + a felucca at golden hourEssential

the island Temple of Isis + the Nile's loveliest sail

year-round DMC 10-15%

Abu Simbel (Ramses II)Comfort

Oct-Apr DMC 10-16%

A Nubian village on the NileEssential

Oct-Apr DMC/community

Old Cataract + Abu Simbel by airLuxury

the Agatha Christie hotel, a private island temple visit, and Abu Simbel by charter flight. Earning: consortia/DMC. MoR: commissionable

Oct-Apr consortia/DMC

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How do I see Abu Simbel from Aswan?

Abu Simbel is 280 km south - reached by a dawn road convoy (~3-4 hrs each way) or a ~45-minute flight. Go early for the light and cooler temperatures, with a licensed operator. · weseektravel.com

When is the best time to visit Aswan?

October to April, November the sweet spot - comfortable ~25-30C. Summer tops 40C, so tour at dawn and hydrate. · egypttoursportal.com

Cruise or stay in Aswan?

Both - Aswan is the southern end of the Luxor-Aswan cruise. Add a night for Philae Temple, a felucca sail at sunset, and a Nubian village visit. · responsiblevacation.com

Safety Card · Level 2 of 4

Exercise increased caution

Exercise increased caution due to terrorism; the Nile corridor — Cairo, Luxor and Aswan — is Level 2, but the Sinai Peninsula and the Western Desert / Libya border are off-limits.

Terrorist groups can attack with little warning — tourist sites, transport hubs, and places of worship.

Cairo, Giza and the Luxor–Aswan Nile-cruise corridor sit in the mainstream Level 2 zone.

Petty crime and harassment occur; use licensed guides and reputable cruise operators.

Areas of Egypt under a stricter advisory

L4Sinai Peninsula — except Sharm el-Sheikh, arriving by air, which sits at the country level

L4The Western Desert

L4The Libya and Sudan border areas

The advisory, in the FCDO’s own words

FCDO advises against all travel to within 20km of the Egypt-Libya border, except for the town of El Salloum, where we advise against all but essential travel.

FCDO advises against all travel to the North Sinai Governorate.

FCDO advises against all travel to North Sinai Governate due to continuing criminal activity and terrorist attacks on police and security forces that have resulted in deaths.

FCDO advise against all but essential travel.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the northern part of the South Sinai Governorate, beyond the St Catherine-Nuweibaa road, except for the coastal areas along the west and east of the peninsula.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Ismailiyah Governorate east of the Suez Canal.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the area west of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta regions, except for: Luxor, Qina, Aswan, Abu Simbel and the Valley of the Kings the Faiyum Governorate the coastal areas between the Nile Delta and Marsa Matruh the Marsa Matruh-Siwa road the oasis town of Siwa the Giza Governorate north-east of the Bahariya Oasis the White Desert and Black Desert the oasis towns of Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla (Mut) and Kharga the following roads and the desert area between them and the Nile valley: the road between Giza and Farafra and within 50km either side of this road (but FCDO advises against all but essential travel on the road between Bahariya and Siwa) the road between Farafra, Dakhla (Mut) and Kharga the road between Kharga and Baris the road between Baris and Luxor Hala’ib Triangle and Bir Tawil Trapezoid FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Hala’ib Triangle and the Bir Tawil Trapezoid.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the northern part of South Sinai Governate, beyond the St Catherine-Nuweibaa road, except for the coastal areas along the west and east of the peninsula.

FCDO advise against all but essential travel due to criminal activity and terrorist attacks on police and security forces that have resulted in deaths.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the parts of the Ismailiyah Governorate which are east of the Suez Canal, due to ongoing military operations against terrorists and criminals.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the area west of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta regions due to risks from criminal activity and military operations, except for: Luxor, Qina, Valley of the Kings, Aswan and Abu Simbel the Faiyum Governorate the coastal areas between the Nile Delta and Marsa Matruh the Marsa Matruh-Siwa road the oasis town of Siwa the Giza Governorate north-east of the Bahariya Oasis the White Desert and Black Desert the oasis towns of Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla (Mut) and Kharga the following roads and the desert area between them and the Nile valley: the road between Giza and Farafra and within 50km either side of this road (but FCDO advises against all but essential travel on the road between Bahariya and Siwa) the road between Farafra, Dakhla (Mut) and Kharga the road between Kharga and Baris the road between Baris and Luxor Tourists who enter the Western Desert areas of Bahariya Oasis, Farafra, the White Desert and Black Desert must apply for permits in advance and use an official guide.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel on the road between Al Bawiti and Siwa, including the desert areas near the start of the road in Bahariya.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Hala’ib Triangle and Bir Tawil Trapezoid.

UK FCDO — Egypt travel advice, page updated 2026-08-04 · quoted complete and unedited.

Medical: Hepatitis A/typhoid vaccination advised; drink only bottled or treated water; carry rehydration salts for traveler's diarrhea; sun and heat precautions on the Nile; carry travel/medevac insurance.

Nearest hospital surfaced via the Emergency Button

Local emergency: 123 / 112

Curated baseline — the previous source is retired; pending re-verification against the UK FCDO

Check it yourself before you go

Our reading of Egypt comes from a report we haven’t independently confirmed against an official advisory. Read the official one before you book.

UK FCDO United Kingdom
CDC Travel Health Notices United States · health

If your government isn’t listed, check its advisory too — levels differ between countries for the same place.

At a glance

CountryEgypt

RegionMiddle East, Gulf & North Africa

GatewaysDXB · CAI · DOH

StatusLive

When to go & when to book

PeakOct-Apr (Nov the sweet spot) - comfortable ~25-30C; Christmas/NY high

ShoulderMay + Sep (hotter, softer rates)

Green seasonJun-Aug (40C+ - cheapest, quietest)

Event peaksOct-Apr; Christmas/NY; N-Hemisphere autumn-winter

Book aheadcruises + Aswan lodges 3-9 mo for Oct-Apr; dahabiya cabins sell out; shoulder 2-4 mo

Off-season dealssummer heat value; pair with Luxor + Cairo/GEM

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