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2 Days White Desert and Bahariya Oasis from Cairo

Begin your Egypt desert safari with a private transfer into the amazing landscapes of Egypt’s Western Desert. This unforgettable desert adventure promises a unique blend of geological wonders and thrilling activities. Additionally, you will experience serene natural beauty, making it an essential Egypt travel experience for any adventure seeker.

Actually, your journey begins in the dramatic Black Desert, a volcanic expanse where volcanic cones scatter across a stark, dark landscape. This creates a truly unique visual spectacle.

After that, descend into the tranquil El Heiz Village, a hidden gem offering a refreshing respite at its cold spring. This is a true oasis in the desert. Moreover, you will continue to the shimmering Crystal Mountain. It is a natural archway composed of dazzling quartz crystals and a must-see geological marvel.

As you venture deeper, explore the mystical Aqabat area, known as the “Valley of Obstacles,” with its intriguing rock formations. The excitement builds as you encounter vast sand dunes. These are perfect for exhilarating sandboarding down golden slopes – an absolute thrill for adrenaline enthusiasts.

White Desert National Park

In fact, the highlight of your desert tour is undoubtedly the White Desert National Park. Witness the ethereal beauty of both the Old White Desert and the New White Desert. Here, centuries of wind erosion have sculpted colossal, chalk-white stone formations into fantastical shapes resembling giant mushrooms, icebergs, and abstract art.

This Egypt desert Safari tours offer unparalleled photographic opportunities and an immersive escape into one of the world’s most spectacular and untouched natural wonders.

Tour Details

Duration: 2 days, 1 night
Tour Location: Bahariya Oasis / Farafra Oasis
Tour Availability: Every day
Pickup & Drop Off: Cairo & Giza hotels
Tour Type: Private

Tour Highlights

Black desert
El Heiz Village and the cold spring
Crystal Mountain
Aqabat area
Sand dunes and sandboarding
Old White Desert
New white desert
Different stone formations

Inclusions

1 night camping at the white desert
All taxes and camping fees
Transfer from Cairo and back with a modern A/C vehicle
4*4 Toyota Land Cruiser tour in the desert
Lunch, dinner, breakfast, lunch
Desert guide

Exclusions

Tipping

What to pack

Swimming dress
Towel
Sun cream and sunglasses
Hat or scarf

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo-Bahariya

Our guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel after you enjoy your breakfast to start your way to Bahariya Oasis. The distance between Cairo and Bahariya Oasis is 360 km, which takes around four hours driving with a coffee break on the way.

Upon arrival in Bahariya, you will be welcomed by your desert supplier, and you will start your desert adventure with lunch at a local house with soft and cold drinks of your choice.

Start your Egypt day tour to Bahariya Oasis with the Black Desert and climb Gebel El Marsos if you like. Shoot some nice photos of the area around you. Then proceed to the Valley of El Heiz to enjoy a typical Bedouin drink and swim in the cold spring if you like.

Indeed, after having a shower, you will be fresh and ready to start your desert safari adventure. You will start with the Crystal Mountain, where you experience a very energetic place surrounded by crystals of different colors.

Adrenaline time

In fact, your next stop is an amazing place called the Valley of Aqabat with beautiful stone formations. Your desert drive will take you through a beautiful landscape to the sand dunes. You can enjoy sandboarding with a lot of fun.

Later on, you will have the chance to shoot very nice photos on the way to the old white desert. Once you finish shooting photos from the old white desert panorama, you will drive to the camp area in the white desert.

Enjoy a drink till your dessert man prepares the BBQ dinner for you with a lot of drinks and fresh fruits of your own choice. Finally, whenever you like, you can enjoy your tent with a sleeping bag, a mattress, a pillow, and a blanket.

Day 2 White Desert, Bahariya, Cairo

Your desert man will wake up one hour before everyone to prepare the tasty breakfast for you. However, enjoy your favorite drink and have a bit of a walk till your driver arranges the camp area to start your tour in the new White Desert. Explore the chicken stone, rabbit stone, cone one, and much more before you head back to Bahariya again.

Enjoy your homemade lunch before you head back to Cairo after doing one of the best things to do in Cairo.