2-Day Bahariya Oasis and White Desert Adventure with Bedouin Camp

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat, and the White Desert's striking rock formations
• 02 Experience off-road desert driving, sandboarding, and camping under the stars
• 03 Enjoy a traditional Bedouin barbeque dinner and a lively evening with Bedouin tea
• 04 See the Old and New White Desert, including Mushroom Valley and unique camel- and sphinx-like formations
• 05 Capture the desert sunrise and unwind in a natural hot spring

Experience a 2-day adventure from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert, exploring the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat, and the White Desert's remarkable rock formations. Enjoy off-road desert driving, sandboarding, camping under the stars, and a traditional Bedouin barbeque dinner with music. Wake for a stunning desert sunrise, savour breakfast in the desert, and relax in a natural hot spring before returning to Cairo.

Enjoy a lively Bedouin party and sip traditional Bedouin tea under the stars.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Bahariya Oasis

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Bahariya Oasis, Desert Landscapes, and Bedouin Camp

• Early morning transfer from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis.
• Enjoy lunch at Al-Bawaiti City.
• Visit the Black Desert and the Bedouin village of El Hez for a refreshing cool spring shower.
• Explore Crystal Mountain (Cave Crystal Mountain), marvel at the Agabat Area, known for its sparkling "Wonders Area," and enjoy sandboarding.
• Discover the Old White Desert, including Mushroom Valley, Panorama Old White Desert, and the Flower Stone.
• Continue to Panorama New White Desert to see the unique Camel, Sphinx, and Chicken Mushroom formations.
• Set up camp for the night and enjoy a delicious barbeque chicken dinner.
• Enjoy a lively Bedouin party and sip traditional Bedouin tea under the stars.

2

Day 02

Desert Sunrise, Hot Spring, and Return to Cairo

• Wake up early to capture the stunning desert sunrise. The soft light casts beautiful shadows over the dunes and rocky formations.
• Enjoy a traditional breakfast in the desert, savouring fresh local foods to start the day.
• Visit a nearby hot spring for a rejuvenating soak in the natural warm waters, allowing you to relax before returning.
• Explore more of the unique desert landscape, taking in the peaceful surroundings and quiet beauty of the desert before departing.
• Start your journey back to Cairo, stopping at scenic viewpoints for last glimpses of the desert.
• Arrive in Cairo, marking the end of your unforgettable Bahariya Oasis and White Desert adventure.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• White Desert entrance tickets
• All food
• Soft drinks (water, tea, coffee, cola)
• English-speaking Bedouin guide
• Tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, and camping equipment

What's Not Included

• Tour guide in German, French, or Italian is not included.

Know before you go

• Transportation to and from Cairo, Luxor, Siwa, Alexandria, or other locations is available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Bahariya Oasis, Al Wahat Al Baharia, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.