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"Perhaps the most exciting aspect of traveling in this remote desertscape is the sensation that one still lives the great age of desert exploration."
Cassandra Vivian. Most visitors to Siwa strive to relive this experience and are fascinated by the tales and stories of the early and famous explorers and travelers and aspire to follow in there footsteps .Hence, the theme of the visitor center is exploration. Images of early travelers and explorers are ghosted throughout the exhibits and interactive displays present multifaceted accounts of their history, adventures and other memorabilia.
The aim of the park’s infrastructure design was to adopt an architectural vocabulary which best suits the unique region’s character. The infrastructure components envisioned included , park outposts, interpretive stations, an eco-lodge, campsites, hiking trails, picnic facilities, signage and trail markings.

* The design and implementation of these facilities was made possible with the support of the Italian Cooperation, UNDP (United Nations Development programe) and IUCN (The World Conservation Union).


Siwa boasts a unique and exotic cultural and natural fabric
 
 
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Computer visualization of sample karsheef public building
 
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