Egypt · Desert Adventure

3-Day Bahariya and Farafra Oasis Tour with White Desert Camping

3 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the famous Bahariya Oasis
02 See the unusual limestone formations in the White Desert
03 Witness the volcano-like mounds at the Black Desert
04 Head to the arch called Crystal Mountain
05 Enjoy camping in the White Desert

Enjoy a 3-day tour through Bahariya Oasis, the White Desert, the Black Desert, and Farafra Oasis from Cairo. Discover unique limestone formations shaped by sandstorms, pass Crystal Mountain and El Agabat, and admire beautiful desert sunsets. Climb the Black Mountains, relax in the hot spring of Beer Seta, and experience a night of Bedouin camping with dinner and music around the campfire.

Climb the Black Mountains, relax in the hot spring of Beer Seta, and experience a night of Bedouin camping with dinner and music around the campfire.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Bahariya Oasis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cairo to Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert

Depart early in the morning for the Oasis of Bahariya and have lunch in the village.
Continue by 4x4 drive to the White Desert via the Black Desert, stopping at Crystal Mountain and the beautiful site of El Agabat.
Arrive in the White Desert in time to admire the magnificent sunset and explore the area.
Set up a Bedouin campsite and enjoy dinner and Bedouin music around the campfire.

Overnight in a Bedouin campsite.
(Meals: lunch, dinner)

Day 02

Farafra Oasis, Hot Spring, and Black Mountains

Enjoy the sunrise view while having breakfast at the campsite.
Drive to Farafra Oasis and have a fantastic swimming experience in the hot spring of Beer Seta.
Visit the Folklore Museum of Badr and the old town of Farafra before heading to your hotel in Bahariya Oasis.
Start climbing the Black Mountains and visit the English House in the afternoon, then reach Salt Lake to see a remarkable sunset.
Head back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

(Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Day 03

White Desert Exploration and Return to Cairo

Have breakfast, then explore the White Desert and its limestone formations.
Return to the Oasis of Bahariya and continue back to Cairo in the afternoon.

Where this trip takes you

Bahariya Oasis, White Desert limestone formations, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cairo 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up services from the hotel and return
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Transfer by a private 4x4 vehicle to the White and Black Deserts
Accommodation for 2 nights in desert camping
Meals: breakfast (2), lunch (3), and dinner (2)
Bottled water during your trip
Desert expert
All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

Any extras not mentioned in the program
Tipping
Personal spending

What to bring

You must bring a valid photo ID to verify your name and age.

Know before you go

The tour price is USD 520 per person.
Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
Please be ready 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
Please inform us of your hotel name, address, or arrival flight number, airline, and time 48 hours before the start of your activity.

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