Djara cave tour
- Duration3 Day
- Group size20
- LanguagesEnglish
- Pickupfrom your Hotel
- Minimum age+4
Highlights
- Black desert & Aqabat Valley & Djara Cave & White Desert & Crystal Mountain
Itinerary
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Time Day 1
Djara Cave Tour & Black Desert & Aqabat Valley
Day 1 - will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to take 4 hours then arrived in Bahariya oasis will have lunch and continue be 4×4 visit the- Black Desert- and the beautiful site of El Agabat - in time to magnificent sunset and explore the area Set up Bedouin campsite Enjoy dinner around the campfire. under the stars and will arrange for a tent for sleep
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Day 2
Djar Cave and Whit Desert
Day 2 -
sunrise over the desert. Breakfast will be served in the desert at 7:00 a.m., followed by a trip to El Khor Mountain, 70 kilometres off-road from Aqabat Valley, arriving at 10:00 a.m. It’s a spectacular sand dune area. Drive to Sahel Baraka at 11:00 a.m. and drive to Djara Cave, Visit and lunch will be served and go visit – Old White Desert - New White Desert and camping and have dinner -
Day 3
old White Desert & Crystal Mountain &
Day 3 -
At 6:00 A.M. Take pleasure in the sunrise.
You’ll have breakfast in the desert at 7:00 a.m. before travelling to Bahariya Oasis.
At 9:00 a.m. On the way back, you’ll stop by Crystal Mountain, also known as Gebel al-Izzaz. It’s more of a crystal hill, shown on the right, that is often referred to as the “Jewel of the Desert.” Quartzite crystals make the hill, which looks wonderful in the sun’s beams. That natural feature was discovered by chance a few decades ago. And visit the black desert. and
Drive back to Bahariya Oasis at 11:00 a.m and back to Cairo you will arriv at 4pm
What's included
- Pick-up and drop off services from/to your hotel
- Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Tours by private Jeep 4X4 to the djara cave and White and Black Deserts
- sand boarding
- Desert camping for 2 night
- Entrance fees to the National Park of the White Desert
- English-speaking driver
- All camping equipment and tents
- All meals (2 breakfast, 2 lunch, and 2 dinner)Beverages including mineral water and tea
- All taxes and service charges
- EXCLUSIONS:
- Tipping
Good to know
- Book through a local operator or guide. The sites are remote and protected, so a local guide or organized tour is highly recommended
Frequently asked questions
Where is it?
It sits in the Western Desert between Farafra Oasis and Bahariya Oasis. Most tours start from Cairo and pass through Bahariya.
How long is the tour?
Typically 3 to 5 days by 4x4. One example is a 4-day, 3-night trip combining Bahariya Oasis, the Black and White Deserts, and the cave, with camping. (pureniletours)
How long is the tour?
Typically 3 to 5 days by 4x4. One example is a 4-day, 3-night trip combining Bahariya Oasis, the Black and White Deserts, and the cave, with camping. (pureniletours)
How much does it cost?
It varies widely. One private 5-day package is listed at $1,400 per adult, while a traveler on a forum said group tours generally start around €300.
What makes the cave special?
It's known for stalactites and stalagmites. Some operators say it formed in Eocene limestone about 55 million years ago and was inhabited by prehistoric people.
Does it have rock art?
This is disputed. Some tour pages say the cave has rock-art scenes of gazelles and other wild animals. A forum traveler, however, said there are no paintings, only spectacular formations, and that some guides sell dubious-looking markings as ancient art. It's worth confirming before you book.
