The White and Black Desert

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Tour Description

Step away from Cairo’s bustling streets and journey into Egypt’s most surreal landscapes. This 2-day tour takes you from the lush springs of Bahariya Oasis to the otherworldly formations of the White Desert, with an unforgettable night camping under a sky full of stars.

On the first day, travel through the Black Desert’s volcanic hills and discover unique sights such as Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, and the ancient El Santa tree. Continue into the White Desert National Park, where wind-sculpted chalk formations resemble giant mushrooms, animals, and abstract figures rising from endless sands. As the sun sets, enjoy a Bedouin-style BBQ dinner, traditional music, and stargazing before resting overnight in a desert camp.

The second day begins with a golden sunrise over the desert. After breakfast and a short hike among the chalk rock valleys, relax at a natural hot spring before returning to Bahariya. From there, you’ll head back to Cairo with memories of Egypt’s most magical desert landscapes.

This tour includes all transfers, guided desert exploration in 4×4 jeeps, sandboarding, meals, drinks, and one night camping in the White Desert.

For joining tour we will pick you up from all your hotel in Cairo downtown at 06:00am and Giza pyramids area at 06:30amand from any other areas will be with extra fees specially Cairo airport and the area around like new cairo or Nasr city and Heliopolis and on the day 2 when you return from desert we have 2 free drop off locations Cairo downtown Talaat Harb square or Giza pyramids area front of the Pyramids tickets Window because Cairo by afternoon time it’s very crowded.

Know Before You Go

  • Comfortable walking shoes and sandals are recommended for desert terrain.

  • A hat, sunglasses, and high-SPF sunscreen are essential against strong sun.

  • Light cotton clothes for the day, but bring a warm jacket for the cool desert nights.

  • A small backpack to carry water, snacks, and personal items.

  • Flashlight or headlamp for use at the campsite at night.

  • Personal toiletries and wet wipes, as facilities in the desert are basic.

  • A camera or phone with extra batteries/power bank to capture desert views.

  • Swimwear if you plan to enjoy the hot springs.

  • Cash for small expenses, tips, or permits (ATMs are not available in the desert).

  • Any personal medication you may need during the trip.

Includes

  • All transfers from Cairo to Bahariya and return with modern A/C vehicle
  • Desert safari tours in 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers
  • One night camping in the White Desert (dome tents with mattresses, blankets, sleeping bags)
  • Full board meals during the safari (vegetarian options available upon request)
  • Drinks and snacks during the tour
  • Sandboarding activity
  • Bedouin-style BBQ dinner with music under the stars
  • Guided visits to Black Desert, White Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, El Santa Tree, and hot springs
  • Camp staff preparing and cooking all meals
  • Meet & assist service at all destinations

Excludes

  • Camping fees and permits (5 USD per person)
  • Tips for drivers, guides, and camp staff
  • Personal expenses
  • Extra meals not mentioned in the program
  • Optional tours or activities not listed
  • Lunch on Day 2 (stop at supermarket en route back to Cairo)

Tour Program

Early morning with our van to Oasis Bahariya, about 04 hours drive, 340 kilometers from Cairo.
Bahariya is the nearest oasis to Cairo, surrounded by black hills made up of ferruginous quartzite and dolerite, and famous for its 398 mineral & sulfur springs, some of which have temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees and are famous for their healing effects.
Arrive in Bawiti the capital of the Oasis occupying a hillside. Drive to our hotel Safari camp for rest and lunch, After lunch, you will start our tour to visit 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), and then drive towards the small Bedouin village El Hez then Making your way to the White Desert 160-km on/off road, you will stop by the Crystal Mountain & Agabat el Sharkia, enjoy the view of sand dunes and play with sand boarding then move to one from the oldest tree in desert it’s El Santa tree, then go across the sands of the White Desert, The park is the site of large white chalk rock formations, created through erosion by wind and sand. It is also the site of cliffs (at the northern end of the Farafra Depression), sand dunes (part of the Great Sand Sea), as well as Wadi Hennis and oases at Ain El Maqfi and Ain El Wadi.

The park serves as the refuge for various animals, including the
endangered Rhim gazelle and the vulnerable dorcas gazelle , as well
as barbary sheep ; jackals ; ruppell’s , red and fennec foxes; and the
sand cat White Desert National Park covers an area of 3,010 km2 (1,160 sq mi).

The altitude in the park varies from 32 to 353 m (105 to 1,158 ft) above
sea level, then Drive you with its chalk, 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,then enjoy the incredible clear sky and stars shine and delicious BBQ dinner  with our Bedouin music style under
the stars  and overnight in camps.

Wake up from a peaceful and the beautiful  night, early you can enjoy the lovely sunrise , then breakfast after you can enjoy the little hiking in between the beautiful tents rocks Valley in desert then return all over the road across the White Desert to Bahariya oasis on the way stop in the warm spring for the break and swimming if you are interested then back to our hotel  then head off back to Cairo and end the program.

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