White Desert
The White Desert in western Egypt is a surreal landscape of brilliant white chalk rock formations sculpted by wind into giant mushrooms, chickens, and other shapes. Set against golden sand, it feels like walking on another planet, making it a dream destination for camping, stargazing, and photography.
Package Overview
The White Desert in western Egypt is a surreal landscape of brilliant white chalk rock formations sculpted by wind into giant mushrooms, chickens, and other shapes. Set against golden sand, it feels like walking on another planet, making it a dream destination for camping, stargazing, and photography.
Starts from $1453 days
Itinerary / Full Details
- WHITE DESERT CAMPING AND DESERT SAFARI
- 2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS ITINERARY
- DAY 1 CAIRO TO BAHARIYA OASIS TO BLACK DESERT TO FIRST CAMPSITE
- Morning Transfer from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis
- 0600 AM Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- Drive approximately 4 to 5 hours by private air conditioned vehicle to Bahariya Oasis Bawiti with a comfort stop along the way
- Late Morning Arrival at Bahariya Oasis
- Arrive in Bawiti switch to a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser for the desert expedition
- Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch in the oasis before heading off road
- Afternoon Black Desert and El Haize Village
- Visit the Black Desert volcanic hills covered in dark basalt stones
- Drive to El Haize Oasis relax at a natural spring shaded by palm trees take a refreshing shower or swim
- Stop at Crystal Mountain a quartz formation that glitters in the sunlight
- Late Afternoon Agabat Valley and First Camp
- Continue to Agabat Valley a dramatic region of limestone ridges sand dunes and hidden caves
- Optional try sandboarding on the dunes
- Arrive at the first campsite before sunset tents blankets and sleeping bags are already set up
- Evening Bedouin Camp Experience
- Traditional Bedouin dinner such as chicken mombar and lentil soup
- Bonfire with Bedouin music and storytelling under the starry desert sky
- Overnight camping at the first desert camp
- Meals included Lunch Dinner
- Transportation Private air conditioned vehicle from Cairo to Bahariya and 4x4 Jeep safari
- Accommodation Fully equipped desert camp with tents blankets sleeping bags and pillows
- DAY 2 WHITE DESERT EXPLORATION VALLEYS SPRINGS AND CHALK FORMATIONS
- Morning Sunrise and Deep Desert Drive
- Wake up to sunrise over the desert enjoy breakfast with Bedouin tea
- Drive to Magic Spring a natural spring surrounded by greenery
- Visit Ain Kadra Spring a beautiful desert spring with palms and fresh water enjoy a picnic lunch in the valley
- Afternoon Old White Desert
- Explore the Old White Desert home to iconic wind sculpted rock formations
- See Mushroom Valley Tants Valley and flower stone chalk towers
- Stop at El Khor Mountain and surrounding sand dunes
- Late Afternoon New White Desert
- Arrive in the New White Desert limestone formations shaped into animal figures resembling a sphinx chicken camel and mushroom
- Visit the hidden Djara Cave a prehistoric cave with stalactites and stalagmites if included in your specific tour
- Reach the second campsite inside the White Desert National Park
- Evening Second Desert Camp
- Dinner grilled chicken rice vegetables salad
- Another evening of Bedouin tea music and stargazing around the campfire
- Overnight camping in the White Desert
- Meals included Breakfast Lunch Dinner
- Transportation 4x4 Jeep safari
- Accommodation Fully equipped desert camp
- DAY 3 FAREWELL TO THE DESERT RETURN TO CAIRO
- Morning Sunrise and Final White Desert Tour
- Early morning sunrise over the chalky formations a peaceful and photogenic moment
- Warm breakfast with tea followed by a short tour of additional White Desert highlights
- Midday Relax and Return
- Optional stop at a natural hot spring for a refreshing dip before beginning the return journey
- Drive back to Bahariya Oasis for lunch
- Take a final brief rest in Bahariya then transfer to your private air conditioned vehicle for the drive back to Cairo
- Afternoon Arrival in Cairo
- Arrive back in Cairo in the late afternoon or early evening
- KEY LANDMARKS VISITED
- Black Desert Dark volcanic hills and basalt coated mountains
- Crystal Mountain Glittering quartz crystal formation
- Agabat Valley Limestone ridges dunes and hidden caves
- Ain Kadra Lush desert spring with palms and fresh water
- Old White Desert Mushroom Valley and flower shaped chalk towers
- New White Desert Animal like chalk formations chicken sphinx camel
- Djara Cave Prehistoric cave with stalactites and stalagmites available on selected tours
- ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TIPS
- Best season October through April offers the most comfortable daytime temperatures
- Packing essentials warm clothing for chilly desert nights sturdy closed toe walking shoes sun protection hat sunglasses sunscreen headlamp or flashlight refillable water bottle and camera
- Mobile coverage Signal is extremely limited once you leave Bahariya Oasis prepare to be offline throughout the safari
- Toilet facilities The desert has no built facilities your guide will direct you to discreet natural areas
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Included
- Private air conditioned round trip transportation between Cairo and Bahariya Oasis
- All transfers and desert travel by 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser for the safari
- Fully equipped desert camping gear tents blankets sleeping bags pillows
- All meals during the tour 2 breakfasts 3 lunches Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 and 2 dinners Day 1 Day 2
- Refreshments throughout the trip mineral water soft drinks Bedouin tea fruit
- Expert English speaking Bedouin guide for the safari
- Sandboarding equipment where applicable
- Bedouin music and entertainment around the campfire
Exact inclusions may vary slightly based on your travel dates and preferences. Our team will confirm everything before you book.
Excluded
- Any personal expenses.
- Entrance fees to the national parks
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