Egypt · Desert Adventure

5-Day El Bahariya Oasis Desert Tour with White Desert Camping

5 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the natural and unusual chalk formations in the White Desert
02 Witness the unique volcano-shaped mounds of the Black Desert
03 Stop at Crystal Mountain, famous for its ridge-like formation
04 Enjoy the Bedouin campsite and evening musical shows
05 Admire the beautiful Magic Springs
06 Feel the scenic beauty of the lake in Bahariya

Sign up for a nature tour to El Bahariya Oasis and discover how natural weather occurrences have shaped a beautiful side of the oasis. See the unusual white and black rock formations in the White and Black Deserts, relax at the Magic Springs, and enjoy evening musical shows at your desert campsite. You will also witness a magical sunset in the White Desert.

Travel to the Old White Desert and the New White Desert, arriving in time to admire the magnificent sunset.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 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

Travel to Bahariya Oasis and Explore Its Landmarks

Meet your guide and depart early in the morning for Bahariya Oasis. Have lunch in the village.
Continue in a 4x4 ride to explore Bahariya Oasis, the lake, the spring, Pyramid Mountain, and English Mountain.

Overnight in a Bedouin hotel.

(Meals: lunch, dinner)

Day 02

Discover the Black Desert and Camp Under the Stars

Have breakfast and depart for the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and El Agabat. Have lunch in the afternoon.
Travel to Big Valley, Small Valley, Watermelon Valley, and Magic Springs, then enjoy dinner and Bedouin music around the campfire.

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

Day 03

Visit the Old and New White Desert

Have breakfast and depart for the magnificent White Desert via Ain Khadra. Have lunch in the afternoon.
Travel to the Old White Desert and the New White Desert, arriving in time to admire the magnificent sunset. Enjoy dinner and Bedouin music around the campfire.

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

Day 04

Explore More of the White Desert

Enjoy breakfast and depart for the magnificent White Desert to explore more of its landscapes. Have lunch in the afternoon.
Travel to the Old White Desert and the New White Desert to enjoy the evening sunset.
Enjoy Bedouin music around the campfire and have dinner.

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

Day 05

Explore Limestone Formations and Return to Cairo

Have breakfast and explore the White Desert and its limestone formations.
Return to Bahariya Oasis and head back to Cairo in the afternoon.

Where this trip takes you

White Desert chalk formations, Black Desert volcano-shaped mounds, Crystal Mountain ridge-like formation

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

Pickup services from the hotel and return
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Transfers by a private 4x4 vehicle to the White and Black Deserts
Accommodation for 3 nights in desert camping
Accommodation for 1 night in a Bahariya hotel
3 breakfast meals, 4 lunch meals, and 3 dinner meals
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.

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