The waterfalls, located at the main visitor area, is one of the most popular attractions of WRPA, and it is the only waterfall of its kind in Egypt. In this area, cafeterias, boat trips, fishing, are available. Over 150,000 visitors come to this area annually: about 98% of that number from Egyptians and locals.
In 2012, the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) has announced Wadi El Rayan Protected Area as a Wetlands of International Importance area as it comprises two main lakes and provides the habitat for certain bird species of national, regional and international importance.