Egypt · WHITE DESERT
The chalk formations are five hours from Cairo and the camp is always at Bahariya, so this is an overnight, not a day trip. The 15 below compare one night against two or three, what the camp actually provides, and whether the Black Desert is on the route.
Bedouin-style 2-day White Desert overnight from Bahariya, with Black Desert stops, camping gear, hot springs, and star-filled nights.
“This was probably my best travel experience ever, 10/10, i can't recommend it enough. It's truly an unique feeling experiencing the hotsprings, driving around a desert that looks like the moon and sleeping out in the open gazing the Milky Way. Mohammed welcomed uRead more”
Private 2-day Bahariya and White Desert camp adventure from Cairo with Black and White Desert stops, Crystal Mountain, hot springs, and stargazing.
“An Unforgettable 2-Day Desert Tour Our 2-day desert tour with an overnight stay was an incredible experience from beginning to end. The scenery was stunning, the atmosphere was magical, and sleeping in the desert under the stars was truly unforgettable. Everything was well organized and ran smoothly. What really made this trip exceptional was our guide, Marwan. He was outstanding and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible time. His professionalism, friendliness, and passion were clear throughout the entire journey. Marwan did everything he could to make us feel comfortable, entertained, and fully immersed in the experience. Thanks to Marwan’s dedication and effort, this ...”
Private Cairo to Bahariya Oasis jeep safari with Black Desert, Cold Spring, Crystal Mountain, and White Desert, plus lunch and entrance fees.
“The only negative thing is that we think it's too expensive for a one day trip to see deserts. Sandsurfing was a nice surprise that we really enjoyed, the guide was great, and we liked talking to him and all the things he told and shared with us.”
3 days 2 nights from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis and Egypt’s White Desert National Park, with 4x4 rides, hot springs, and stargazing camping.
“Do NOT do the 3 day/2 night tour! Tour provider completely switched the itinerary without any choice. In a group of 13 guests, all but 2 of us were doing the 2 day/1 night tour, so the tour provider lumped us into the 1 night group. That means all the sites were COMPLETELY RUSHED AND PACKED vs having the spaced out itinerary that was advertised. On the first day each stop is 5-15 minutes each because there is little time before setting up camp for sunset - essentially you just get out of the car to take a picture and are rushed out and onto the next stop. No time…”
Overnight desert camping from Cairo to the White Desert, Black Desert, hot springs and Bahariya Oasis, with meals, 4x4 and BBQ.
“The tour was honestly amazing! It was very well organised and Moustafa is a very professional guide, he always made sure that we were good and that we were enjoying ourselves. Drinks and water were provided every time we needed it and the food that they cooked for us was some of the best we had during our trip to Egypt. Moustafa and Ahmed were super friendly and helpful overall and made sure to show us some amazing views and spots across the dessert. Couldn’t recommend this trip more!!!”
Two days from Cairo to the Black and White Deserts, Crystal Mountain, and a starlit desert camp with meals included for up to 4.
“Not knowing which desert tour to sign up for, I decided to join this tour because a friend of mine had joined one in the past and was very happy with it, but it far exceeded my expectations. They provided all the drinks and food we needed, aRead more”
2-day White Desert safari camping from Cairo with Bahariya Oasis, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, BBQ dinner, and tent stay.
“An unforgetabble tour. Everything was perfectly organized. Our guide Bedra was very kind and helpful. Scenery of the white desert - unique. Dinner in the desert and sleeping under the open sky was a reallly unique experience. Highly recommendations.”
A 2-day private 4WD White Desert and Bahariya Oasis trip from Cairo with springs, sandboarding, dome-tent camping, and meals included.
“We came all the way from Luxor, saw many attractions on this route, but entering the white desert is the absolute highlight. I saw it already 40 years ago, but now you can go in deeper and with these super guides/drivers it was a pleasuRead more”
Private Cairo jeep trip to Bahariya, Black Desert, White Desert and Crystal Mountain with lunch, pickup, and entrance fees.
“The deserts are beautiful and definitely worth seeing. Be prepared for about 8 hours in the car throughout the day. Our guides Abdo Samy, Hassan, and Mohamed were all kind. We tried sand boarding and the family at the local restaurant was extremely kind to us as well.”
Two days in Egypt’s Black and White Deserts with 4x4 off-road stops, sandboarding, a Bedouin camp night, and sunrise hot springs.
“I had an unforgettable experience with the White and Black Desert Overnight Camping! The night under the stars was truly magical, and the contrast between the white and black landscapes was breathtaking. The camping setup was comfRead more”
Private 2-day White Desert, Black Desert, and Bahariya Oasis jeep safari from Cairo with a desert camp night, meals, and guides.
“The white desert excursion was a really good experience.”
Overnight camping in Egypt’s White and Black Deserts from Cairo, with meals, water, Bedouin village visits, and a star-filled desert night.
“Easily one of the highlights of my Egypt trip. The guides were great (and they know how to cook!). I would totally recommend booking with this operator. Probably the best bang for your buck.”
Private 3-day Bahariya Oasis and White Desert tour with Black Desert camping, sand boarding, meals, hotel, from $245.
“Una experiencia inolvidable, repetiría de nuevo , ya que es algo totalmente diferente a lo habitual en viajes de turismo. Fuimos acompañandos por el guía OMAR SALEH, el cual fue muy servicial, y paciente con nosotros, en todo momento estuvo pendiente de nuestra comodidad y sus explicaciones siempre fueron muy claras y detalladas. Sin duda una muy buena persona y un gran profesional. Repetiría sin dudarlo cualquier actividad con este chico. Un placer haber aprendido muchas cosas sobre la vida en el desierto y en Egipto en general.”
Full-day trip from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis and the Black and White Desert: volcanic peaks, Crystal Mountain, Bedouin lunch, early pickup.
“The food was wonderful, and the sites were well worth the trip- unbelievable!”
Private 3-day trip from Cairo to Egypt’s White Desert and Bahariya Oasis, with A/C transport, guided sights, and desert camping.
“Visiting Egypt, you have to do some of the touristy things. But, if you have time, this excursion was one of the very best parts of my recent holiday. The camp was very well run, clean, and so much fun. The desert was amazing and so different from the mass crowds of the tourist centers of Egypt. The staff was constantly attending to us making sure we had everything we needed. And our guide could not be better. He was attentive and flexible. Our plans had changed slightly and he was more than willing to accommodate. 100%, I would recommend this tour!”
Temples, reef, sand or city — pick the shape of the day and go.
