Abu Nuss Lake

Western Desert


During the stifling heat of summer, a plunge in Abu Nuss Lake offers instant relief from hot and sweaty afternoons. There's some interesting bird life here, too. The turn-off for the lake is approximately 11km north of Qasr Al Farafra along the main road to Dakhla.


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