Lake Nasser

Lake Nasser is a vast reservoir in southern Egypt, and northern Sudan, and is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. The lake is 550km long and ist shores reach an incredible 7,844km.

Sport fishing among tourists, especially for Nile Perch, has become increasingly popular, both on the shore and from boats, as the west bank of the Lake contains more nutrients compared to the east bank. About 100 species of bird have been recorded in the lake and in most areas there are crocodiles and monitor lizards, other types of wildlife include gazelles, jackals, desert foxes, and various smaller desert mammals.


Things to see and do

* Sport fishing
* Bird watching
* Desert scenery

General Information

Cruise Season – Oct - April
Currency – Egyptian pound (LE) (EGP)
Language – Arabic
Electricity – 2 pin round pins European style
Time – GMT plus two hours
International Country Telephone Code – +20

Port Location – Cruise boats dock in Aswan on the Nile, which is approx 290 km’s from Abu Simbel.

Transport Links – EgyptAir offers daily flights to Abu Simbel from both Cairo and Aswan. Foreign travellers can get to Abu Simbel by coach or minibus from Aswan. It is possible to travel by cruise ship from Aswan through Lake Nasser to Abu Simbel.