Egypt · Desert Adventure

5-Day Cairo Desert Safari through Bahariya, White Desert and Gara Cave

5 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the White Desert's wind-carved rock formations and surreal landscapes
  • 02 Visit the Black Desert, dunes area, and the striking Desert Roses
  • 03 See the Santa tree, also known as the Magic tree
  • 04 Journey off-road to Gara Cave through remote desert scenery
  • 05 Camp under the stars with barbeque dinners in the desert

Take a 5-day desert safari from Cairo and discover some of Egypt's most striking desert landscapes. Travel through Bahariya Oasis and Farafra Oasis to explore the White Desert, Black Desert, Agabat, Desert Roses, and Gara Cave. Along the way, visit remarkable natural formations, enjoy off-road adventures by 4WD jeep, and spend unforgettable nights camping under the stars.

Take a 5-day desert safari from Cairo and discover some of Egypt's most striking desert landscapes.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Bahariya Oasis
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cairo to Bahariya and the White Desert

  • Early morning transfer by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Bahariya, 365 km by road, with about 4 hours of driving.

  • Upon arrival in Bahariya, depart by 4WD jeep to the White Desert, covering 160 km on-road and 10 km off-road.

  • Transfer to visit the Black Desert and the dunes area.

  • Start climbing a 50-meter dune.

  • Lunch in El Hiez Village.

  • On the route to Farafra, visit the Desert Roses.

  • Visit El Akabat, and then head to the White Desert.

  • Start exploring the formations and wind-carved sculptures.

  • Then continue to the New Desert. In the evening, enjoy a barbeque dinner and sleep under the stars in a camp.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

2
Day 02

White Desert, Magic Spring, and Agabat

  • In the morning, depart off-road to the Magic Spring.

  • Then head to Ain Khadra for lunch.

  • Continue to Santa tree, also known as the Magic tree.

  • After that, drive on to the White Desert Cave, then continue to Agabat of Farafra, known for its tower mountains.

  • In the evening, have a barbeque dinner and stay overnight under the stars in a camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3
Day 03

Agabat to Gara Cave Adventure

  • After breakfast, set off on a tour to Gara Cave at 8:00 h, covering 174 km off-road.

  • Lunch on the way at the foot of the sand dunes.

  • Dinner and overnight in the cave area in a camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4
Day 04

Gara Cave to Bahariya Oasis

  • After breakfast, depart for Bahariya, where you can walk around the old village of the oasis and see palm and fruit tree groves.

  • Then take a trip to the Black Mountains, the dunes, and the salt lake.

  • After that, see the Temple of Ain El Muftella, which was once the main water source of the old capital of the oasis.

  • Visit the ruin on a hill, the English House, and enjoy the panoramic sunset view from there.

  • Overnight in Bahariya.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5
Day 05

Return to Cairo

  • After breakfast, transfer back to your accommodation in Cairo after about 5 hours of driving.

Meals: Breakfast

White Desert wind-carved formations, Bahariya Oasis palm groves, Gara Cave

Where this trip takes you

White Desert wind-carved formations, Bahariya Oasis palm groves, Gara Cave

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo and return.

  • Transfer from and to your hotel in Cairo by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

  • All transfers in Bahariya and the White Desert by a 4x4 car.

  • Accommodation for 3 nights of camping on a full-board basis.

  • Accommodation for 1 night in Bahariya in an oasis-style hut on a half-board basis.

  • Camping equipment such as sleeping bags, camel blankets, and tents.

  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places.

  • English-speaking guide during your tour.

  • Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary.

  • Mineral water during your trip.

  • All service charges and taxes.

What's Not Included

  • International airfare.

  • Entry visa to Egypt.

  • Any optional tours.

  • Personal expenses.

  • Tipping.

Know before you go

Accommodation Plan:

  • Camping in the White Desert

  • Bishmoo Lodge Baharyia

  • May - Sept. Oct - April

  • Double $675 and $699

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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