The Top 11 Lakes in Egypt
Looking to visit the best lakes in Egypt? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Egypt’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 1, 2025
The lake was used to determine the water level of the Nile using the Nilometer and the tax was calculated accordingly.
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Impressive view from a huge building whose size is barely noticed.
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In El Gouna you have the sun, the Red Sea, but not the typical Egypt. Who likes it rather quiet and misses no intrusive dealers, that's right here.
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The Red Sea is a beautiful place to be, whether you are walking alongside it or going swimming and snorkeling in it. You could always do both!
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The Aswan Dam is the third largest reservoir in the world. Construction took a good 10 years and was completed on June 21, 1970. Its capacity is 135 to 169 cubic kilometers.
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The Aswan Dam is one of Egypt's most important achievements of the 20th century. It saves Egypt from flooding and supplies it with water and electricity. The dam is 111 …
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The advantage of this beautiful lagoon, which is a maximum of 1.5 m deep, is unfortunately also its disadvantage. It is very well protected by the offshore reef and offers …
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Galt al Azraq is a small lake with clear waters, fed by rivers coming from the south.
Wedged behind huge boulders of granite, the lake appears like an oasis. In …
Wedged behind huge boulders of granite, the lake appears like an oasis. In …
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Not to be missed on the route between Mt Catherine and St Catherine
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Here you can relax and snorkel. There is a lifeguard on site and snorkeling is possible from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The big fish were probably spotted early in …
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