Ruppell's Sand Fox, one of the desert's elusive creatures, can be seen around the lake if you have the patience and luck;

a congregation of white pelicans sunbathing on a beautiful morning;


sparsely populated Lake Nasser is home to a scattered community of local fishermen, often coming from Lower Egypt
photos: Mohamed El-Hebeishy

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