A short drive through the New Capital takes us to the Katamiya Observatory. Rising ~450 meters above sea level, the mountain ridges overlook the New Administrative Capital and the surrounding ancient topography of Cairo. Here is also the largest telescope in Africa and the Middle East.
Join us at the traveler's must-stop in the heart of the desert. Rising 460 meters above sea level on the Al Katamiya Plateau. overlooking the New Administrative Capital and the ancient topography of Cairo. Got your telescope held at customs? no worries... We have the largest telescope in the Middle East and Africa. Wonder what constellations are up tonight?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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