One of the attractions of this national park is a recent find. Archeologists dug up the remains of prehistoric whales in Wadi El-Hitan. Some of them are nearly complete and well-kept. The goverment put up a small museum there on site, and then arranged a walking path that takes you along to view some of the remains. Very interesting, but don't do this in high summer, as it would be way too hot in the Sahara.
The whales are not the only interesting thing in this park. Driving along, we also went to see three mystery lakes. Nobody knows how they came to be there. Standing on top of a dune, you have the most magnificent panrorama over the entire area.
And there are the waterfalls. Agreed, not like the Niagra or Victoria falls, but anyway a pretty sight. Here at the waterfall you can take a rest, buy something to eat and drink and have a pick-nick.
Heading into the Sahara desert is really a good way of spending a day away from Cairo, especially if you are somewhat of the adventurous kind.
