Cairo / Bahariya Oasis / White Desert

Bahariya Oasis Guide - Begin your journey from your hotel in Cairo, traveling by private car to Bahariya Oasis, a 5-hour drive. Enjoy a delightful lunch upon arrival before embarking on a 4x4 adventure to the White Desert.

Black Desert - Explore the sand dunes and the Crystal Mountain, followed by the Black Desert. This area features black hills and rocks, evidence of ancient volcanic activity. The eroded mountains have left a layer of black powder and rocks, lending the desert its name. The landscape includes vast expanses of quartzite, dolerite, iron, and other igneous rocks, remnants of past volcanic eruptions. The Black Desert’s table-top mountains and charcoal peaks are unique to Egypt. The surrounding sands are soot-covered, with glimpses of orange sand beneath. Recently designated as a natural reserve, the Black Desert is rich in biodiversity and serves as an international scientific research area. Towards the end of the Black Desert, you’ll find black volcanic hills that once erupted dolerite.

Valley of Agabat - Visit the Valley of Agabat, a small valley with stunning mountain formations. Here, the White Desert’s cliffs meet the Sahara’s dunes and yellow limestone rocks. The mountainsides are steeper than elsewhere along the route between Bahariya and Farafra.

White Desert - Arrive at the White Desert before sunset to enjoy a tour and set up camp. Relish a barbecue dinner around the fire before sleeping under the stars.

White Desert / Bahariya Oasis / Cairo

White Desert - After breakfast, continue exploring Egypt’s most famous desert destination. Forty million years ago, the White Desert was part of the Mediterranean Sea. Due to tides and erosion, it transformed into a vast open-air museum with wildlife, rocks, sand seas, and rugged slopes. The White Desert’s stark contrast with the surrounding yellow desert is unbelievable until seen firsthand. It is one of Egypt’s newest protected areas. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel in Cairo by private car.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Private 4x4 vehicle for transportation
• Meals included: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast
• Overnight camp accommodation
• Round-trip private transfers in an air-conditioned car to/from Cairo and Baharyia Oasis
• Camping equipment provided, including tents, sleeping bags, and blankets

• Entrance fees for white desert natural park ( 110 EGP per adult )

Embark on a private tour from Cairo to explore one of the world’s most stunning deserts. Experience the unique beauty of three distinct desert colors in one area: the yellow desert, black desert, and white desert. Marvel at the Crystal Mountain and sand dunes, and enjoy a refreshing dip in one of the natural springs in the desert and Bahariya Oasis, known for its rich natural minerals. For those seeking meditation, this desert offers an unparalleled setting. In the evening, savor a delicious barbecue dinner around the fire. Spend the night sleeping under the stars.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.