White Desert Overnight Camping from Cairo or Giza

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Duration2 days

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Private tourOnly your group will participate

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Overview

This is more than just a desert tour. I was born and raised in Bahariya Oasis, the gateway to the White Desert, and I created this experience to share the real desert life with travelers. Through my passion for photography and storytelling, I guide you through the White Desert’s landscapes and introduce you to the Bedouin traditions I live every day. It’s not about ticking places off a list, but about feeling the culture, understanding the lifestyle, and connecting with the White Desert in an authentic and personal way.

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What's included

Private transportation
Entrance fees & taxes
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
4x4 jeep during the desert safari
Coffee and/or Tea
Camping equipment (tent, mattress, blankets)

Personal expenses
Tips
Travel insurance

What to expect

Day 1: Cairo – Bahariya Oasis – Black Desert – White Desert

Bahariya Oasis Desert
1 day · Admission ticket included

Pickup from Cairo by private car.
• Drive from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis.
• Change to a 4x4 jeep in Bahariya Oasis.
• Visit the Black Desert.
• Visit a local Bedouin village.
• Lunch at the Bedouin village.
• Visit the natural sulfur hot springs.
• Drive to Crystal Mountain.
• Drive through Agabat Valley.
• Enter White Desert National Park.
• Drive to the camping area inside the White Desert.
• Watch the sunset in the White Desert.
• Bedouin evening by the campfire.

Day 2: White Desert - Bahariya Oasis - Cairo

Bahariya Oasis Desert
12h · Admission ticket included

Wake up at the campsite.
• Breakfast in the White Desert.
• Visit Mushroom Rock.
• Visit Chicken Rock.
• Explore different White Desert rock formations.
• Short walk in the White Desert.
• Drive back to Bahariya Oasis by 4x4 jeep.
• Change to a private car.
• Drive back to Cairo.
• Drop-off in Cairo.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Contact phone number
• Copy/photo of passport (photo page only)
• Hotel pickup address in Cairo
• Pickup & drop-off are in Downtown Cairo and Giza (Pyramids area). Airport pickup & drop-off costs extra.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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