Egypt · Desert Adventure

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

3 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Head to the Bahariya Oasis, famous for its hot and cold springs
  • 02 Observe the unusual sand formations in the White Desert
  • 03 See the scattered black-colored mounds in the Black Desert
  • 04 Visit Crystal Mountain, a naturally formed beautiful arch
  • 05 Enjoy camping in the desert

Sign up for a nature tour and witness the unusual, attractive topography of the Bahariya Oasis. Visit the White Desert, which looks like a land of chalk and white rock formations, and the Black Desert, covered with black mounds that resemble mini volcanoes. Relax at mesmerizing hot springs and enjoy music and a delicious dinner at your campsite.

Visit the White Desert, which looks like a land of chalk and white rock formations, and the Black Desert, covered with black mounds that resemble mini volcanoes.

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

1
Day 01

Camp in the White Desert

  • Depart early in the morning for the Oasis of Bahariya and stop for lunch in the village.
  • Continue in a 4x4 drive to the White Desert by way of 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 the Bedouin campsite and enjoy dinner and Bedouin music around the campfire.

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

2
Day 02

Explore the White Desert

  • Have breakfast and explore the White Desert and its limestone formations.
  • See the Big Valley, Small Valley, Ain Khadara, Old White Desert, and Magic Springs. Have lunch.
  • Arrive in the White Desert for sunset. Enjoy dinner and Bedouin music around the campfire.

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

3
Day 03

Farafra Oasis and Return to Cairo

  • Enjoy breakfast and drive to the small Oasis of Farafra to visit the art museum, the hot spring, and the old oasis.
  • Have lunch and continue driving to reach Dakhla. Visit the picturesque village of El Qasr, Deir El Hagar, and the Roman burial ground of Mozawaka on the way, and then drive to the painted rock in the Yellow Desert.
  • Return to Cairo in the afternoon.

Overnight camping.
(Meal: breakfast)

White Desert, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Bahariya Oasis

Where this trip takes you

White Desert, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Bahariya Oasis

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 - 2 nights of desert camping
  • Meals - 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners
  • 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

  • Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
  • Please be ready 15 minutes before 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.

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 3 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $150.00 — $470.00
Double Sharing $150.00 — $280.00

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