White Desert Safari: Bahariya Oasis & the Black Desert
Wind-carved white rock formations, and a night camping under the stars.
4x4 driving over sand, short walks between chalk formations on soft ground, and a night camping with basic facilities. Nights from November to February get close to freezing.
About this tour
A 4x4 safari deep into Egypt's Western Desert — the volcanic hills of the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain's quartz-covered slopes, the sculpted formations of Agabat Valley, and a night camping in the White Desert itself, where wind-carved chalk formations turn gold and then silver as the sun sets and the stars come out.
Highlights
- ✦Black Desert's volcanic hills
- ✦Crystal Mountain
- ✦Agabat Valley
- ✦White Desert camping under the stars
- ✦Bedouin-style dinner
Itinerary
- 1
Bahariya to the Black Desert
Drive to Bahariya Oasis, then into the desert to see the Black Desert's volcanic hills and Crystal Mountain before making camp in the White Desert at sunset.
- 2
White Desert & Agabat Valley
Sunrise over the White Desert's chalk formations, a walk through Agabat Valley, then the drive back to Cairo.
Where You’ll Go
The main stops, in the order you'll visit them.
Included
- ✓Private air-conditioned transport to/from Bahariya
- ✓4x4 vehicle for all desert transport
- ✓Private guide
- ✓Camping equipment
- ✓Meals as specified
- ✓Bottled water
Not Included
- ✕Egypt visa
- ✕Flights
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal spending
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