Bahariya Oasis 3 Days 2 Nights Camping
Overview
This unique three-day tour takes travelers on an adventure through the wonders of the Bahariya Oasis, the magical landscapes of the White Desert, and the…
This 3-day, 2-night adventure tour travels from Cairo into the Western Desert to explore the Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert, and the White Desert, with two nights of camping under the stars along the way.
After a morning transfer from Cairo, the first day includes a lunch stop in the oasis town of El Bawity before touring the surrounding landscape, including salty lakes, sand dunes, and viewpoints such as Pyramid Mountain and English Mountain, ahead of the first night's camp.
The second day visits the Bedouin village of El Hez, where travelers can wash in natural spring water, the Crystal Mountain, known for its glittering natural crystal formations, and continues into the White Desert to see wind-carved chalk formations before a second night of desert camping and a bonfire dinner. On the final morning, the group wakes to see the sunrise over the White Desert before packing up camp and driving back to Cairo.
The tour includes all transfers to and from tours and the airport by private air-conditioned sedan, two nights of desert camping, an English-speaking guide throughout, and all service charges and taxes; optional add-on tours and tipping for guides and drivers are not included.
As an Adventure-category trip built around overnight camping rather than hotel stays, this tour suits travelers looking for a change of pace from Egypt's temple circuit, with sandboarding-style desert terrain, geological sights, and stargazing rather than monuments as the focus.
Trip at a Glance
Duration
3 Days
Price
From $280
Availability
Daily
Tour Type
Adventure
Pickup
Cairo Airport / Any Hotel in Cairo
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Itinerary
The tour begins with a morning transfer from hotels in Cairo to the Bahariya Oasis region. Upon arrival, travelers are welcomed to explore. Lunch is provided in the town of El Bawity, offering a taste of local cuisine. An afternoon activity involves driving through the oasis landscape in a Toyota vehicle. Sights seen along the way include the Salty Lakes, Sand Dunes, Pyramid Mountain and Hot Springs. Next is a visit to English Mountain, built over 150 years ago. It provides panoramic views for photos. In the evening, the itinerary moves to the Black Desert area. Here a campsite is prepared, where dinner is served around a bonfire. As night falls, travelers can socialize and learn about each other's backgrounds and cultures. By sharing this desert experience together, new bonds form among the group.
After breakfast, the first stop is the Bedouin Village of El Hez. Here travelers can shower in a cool spring water source. Next is the Cave Crystal Mountain, a natural site home to glittering crystals within. The next area is the Agabat region, also known as the Wonders Area. It sparkles in the sunlight. Activities here include sandboarding or taking in surrounding landscape views. Another destination is the Old White Desert valley formations like Mushroom and Tants. Panoramic desert scenes can be enjoyed. Later travels are made to the New White Desert offering rocky shapes such as Camel, Sphinx and Chicken. Nighttime involves camping in the heart of the White Desert area. A Bedouin entertainment event and dinner meal occur around the campfire under starry skies.
On the final day's early morning, travelers wake to view the sunrise over the White Desert landscape. Afterwards breakfast is provided. Following the meal, the camping site area is dismantled and packed up. The return drive to Cairo then commences. Different desert scenery continues to appear during the travel time back to the city. Once tour participant drop-offs occur at relevant hotels, this three-day experience of the oasis and desert areas comes to an end. The various locations visited alongside activities are concluded. Future visitors can consider booking this itinerary for noteworthy exposure to Egypt's western terrain offerings.
This desert tour offers an unforgettable adventure exploring Egypt's most stunning natural sights away from the crowds. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking scenery, thrilling activities like sandboarding, and learning about local culture and history from knowledgeable guides amid spectacular desert backdrops. The memories made camping under the stars will last a lifetime.
Attractions on This Tour
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Highlights
Oasis Wonders & Desert Discovery
- El Bawity local cuisine
- Bahariya Oasis landscape drive
- Salty Lakes & Sand Dunes
- Pyramid Mountain vista
- Historic English Mountain panorama
Black Desert Camping & Connection
- Black Desert campsite setup
- Bonfire dinner experience
- Group cultural exchange
- Under-the-stars socializing
White Desert Geological Marvels
- El Hez spring water refreshment
- Crystal Mountain's glittering interior
- Agabat 'Wonders Area' sandboarding
- Old White Desert 'Mushroom' formations
- New White Desert natural rock sculptures
Desert Immersion & Return
- White Desert sunrise vista
- Bedouin campsite entertainment
- Farewell campfire dinner
- Scenic desert return journey
Included
- All transfers to and from tours and the airport via private air-conditioned sedan
- Two nights of camping in the desert
- English-speaking tour guide during all tours
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Optional add-on tours
- Tipping for tour guides and drivers
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