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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

38 weeks From GBP 4850 More about this trip
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Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

16 weeks From GBP 2395 More about this trip
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The Roof of Africa

21 days From GBP 545 More about this trip
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Best of Egypt

14 days From GBP 520 More about this trip
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Egypt Conservation

Egypt conservation is a growing development which aims to protect the country’s remaining endangered and threatened species of bird, plants and animals.

Egypt was one of the first civilisations in the world, starting 12, 000 years ago, and this human habitation had a marked effect on the country’s wildlife population as many animals were hunted and used for meat and skins.

Animals such as lion, hippo and cheetah are now extinct in Egypt, and many others are highly endangered or vulnerable.

Preservation Egypt

Preservation Egypt projects include a number of protected areas or nature reserves in the country, which aim to protect the habitats and species within these areas.

Parks include St. Catherine's, Elba Protected area, Gebel Elba and Ras Mohamed. Mount Sinai and the Red Sea areas are also key protected areas.

Certain species of wildlife are strictly prohibited to hunt, including the manatee and the Sand Boa desert snake.

4 Egypt Overland Tours recommended for you

  • Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

    38 weeks   From GBP 4850

    London to Cairo

  • Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

    16 weeks   From GBP 2395

    Cairo to Cape Town

  • The Roof of Africa

    21 days   From GBP 545

    Cairo to Tunis

  • Best of Egypt

    14 days   From GBP 520

    Cairo to Cairo