White And Black Desert Safari

Cairo, Egypt
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Duration3 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Journey off-road to Egypt's alien landscape. Explore the iconic mushroom rocks and crystal mountains before claiming your spot in the sand. This is raw desert magic: a campfire-cooked meal, endless stargazing, and a night spent camping in the heart of one of the world's most unique natural wonders. An essential experience for any adventurer.

Options

White And Black Desert Safari with pick up pickup:Y

Pickup included

Solo travelers

Private single room/ Tent
Pickup included

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Camping at the White Desert
  • Dinner
  • Private transfers from Cairo to Bahariya oasis and back
  • Breakfast
  • Tipping (Please allow $25)

What to expect

Day 1: Baharya- the White Dese
  1. Bahariya Oasis
    2h
    At about 6am, we will head to the Bahariya oasis. Arrive in Bahariya at lunchtime. Enjoy your Bedouin lunch, and after checking in and taking a quick shower.
  2. English Mountain Bahariya Oasis
    1h 40m · Admission ticket included
    At aboout 10 am, we will start an afternoon tour of the top sights in Bahariya, including El Meftella Mountain, Salty Lake, Dest (Pyramid Mountain) & Maghrafa Mountain.
  3. Bir Al Ghaba Hot Springs
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You will also stroll to Bir el Ghaba & el Matar warm springs, with the opportunity for bathing. Dive into the history of the Oasis by visiting the Tomb of Bannantiu "26 Dynasty" with its still vibrantly colored decorations. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 2: Black and White Desert Safari
  1. Black Desert
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Early morning breakfast before journeying out into the Black Desert surrounding Bahariya Oasis, where the iron in the desert is one of the reasons for the black rocks. You will walk to explore Gabal el Marsos (Divided Mountain).
  2. White Desert
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Then, we drive to the small Bedouin village of El Hez, where you will have an outdoor lunch break. Making your way to the White Desert, 160 km on/off road, you will stop by the Crystal Mountain & Agabat el Sharkia, El Santa tree, and go across the sands of the White Desert with its chalky, cream landscape, and the wind-carved mushroom-shaped formations that resemble both human and animal faces. Tonight you will watch the sunset over the exquisite sands of the desert, dine under the stars, and overnight in camps.
Day 3: Baharoya Oasis back to Cairo
  1. Valley of Agabat
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Agabat Valley is a magnificent site, where towering limestone formations rise from golden sands like frozen waves in a prehistoric sea. The name “Agabat,” meaning “wonder” in Arabic, fits this majestic valley like a glove. It’s not just a stopover—it’s the kind of place that grabs you by the soul and doesn’t let go. Located roughly 50 kilometers southwest of Farafra, Agabat Valley is a photographer’s dream and an adventurer’s paradise. Think surreal rock spires, soft rolling dunes, fossil-strewn grounds, and narrow sandy passes carved by millennia of wind and time. This spot feels like you’ve landed on another planet, with soft white chalk, scattered quartz crystals, and massive mushroom-shaped rocks scattered across an endless desert stage.
    40 minutes, Admission included
  2. Cairo
    2h
    We will drive back to Cairo. Arrive Cairo at about 3pm.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

24 hours before the departure, we shall confirm the pick up location and provide the tour guide name and phone number to connect before the tour starts.

End point

24 hours before the departure, we shall confirm the pick up location and provide the tour guide name and phone number to connect before the tour starts.

Pickup details

We will pick up travelers from their chosen pick up location

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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