Egypt · Desert Adventure

5-Day Cairo Desert Safari with White Desert Camping

5 Days Round trip from Oruba، Road، El Nozha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See Bahariya Oasis, a naturally rich desert oasis
  • 02 Visit the Black Desert, a region of volcano-shaped mounds
  • 03 Marvel at Ain Khadra, one of the oldest Roman springs in Farafra Oasis
  • 04 Spend the night in a desert camp under the stars

Visit Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, before taking a memorable journey deep into the Western Desert of Egypt. Explore the wonders of the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and the White Desert, and discover Ain Khadra, a small oasis with a natural spring used since Roman times. This 5-day safari combines Cairo stays with desert camping, scenic geological formations, and unforgettable nights under the stars.

Set up your camp in the desert to enjoy the magical atmosphere of the region, watch the stars, have an amazing barbecue party, and spend the night in your comfortable camp.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Cities Cairo, Bahariya Oasis
Languages Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Arrive at Cairo International Airport and be greeted by the Egyptian representative.

  • Be transferred to your hotel in Cairo for check-in and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Bahariya Oasis and Western Desert Highlights

  • After breakfast, pick up from the hotel and head towards Bahariya Oasis.

  • Visit the Black Desert, named for the color of its rocks and mountains. These rocks have gained their dark color from the black quartz found inside many of them.

  • Continue your trip to Farafra Oasis, and on the way visit Crystal Mountain, one of the most famous attractions of the White Desert.

  • Go on to visit the Aqabat section, the road of a difficult passage, which is one of the highlights of the White Desert.

  • Marvel at the White Desert, the most important attraction in the Western Desert of Egypt.

  • Set up your camp in the desert to enjoy the magical atmosphere of the region, watch the stars, have an amazing barbecue party, and spend the night in your comfortable camp.

3
Day 03

White Desert Springs, Cave, and Camp

  • After having breakfast prepared at your camp, go on a tour of the Western Desert.

  • Visit one of the amazing natural water springs in the area, then see Ain Khadra, one of the most famous natural water springs that has been used since Roman times.

  • Have a marvelous lunch on the spot before you move on.

  • Continue your adventure by exploring one of the caves of the White Desert and then observing the beauty of the Santa Tree, the magic tree located in the area.

  • Set up your camp again to spend the night in the desert, relaxing and enjoying the moment.

Dinner and overnight in the camp.

4
Day 04

Return from the White Desert to Cairo

  • After having breakfast at your camp, it will be time to go back to Cairo after spending a wonderful time in the White Desert and discovering its wonders.

Overnight in Cairo.

5
Day 05

Departure from Cairo

  • After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport and depart with your wonderful memories.

Bahariya Oasis, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, White Desert

Where this trip takes you

Bahariya Oasis, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, White Desert

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Oruba، Road، El Nozha 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 2 nights at a 5-star hotel in Cairo on a B.B basis

  • 2 nights in a desert camp on an F.B basis

  • All visits as mentioned in the program

  • Meals as mentioned

  • English-speaking Egyptian tour guide

  • All transfers as mentioned

  • Transportation in a new A/C bus and an air-conditioned 4x4 jeep during the safari days

  • All taxes

What's Not Included

  • Visa entry for Egypt

  • Tipping

  • Any optional tours

  • International tickets

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo International Airport (CAI), Shebeen, Al Hadaek, Hada'iq El Qobbah, Egypt
Tour start
Oruba، Road، El Nozha, 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 Oruba، Road، El Nozha.

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