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Cairo Desert Safari Tour Packages & Prices

Compare private 4x4 camping packages from Cairo, from a one-night White Desert trip to a 7-day camel trek, with real prices, what is included and how to choose.

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Quick answer

Cairo desert safari tour packages from White Desert Home start at $110 per person for a 1-night White Desert tour (group of 4) and go up to $700 per person for a 7-day camel trekking tour (group of 2). All packages are private, depart every day with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 07:00 AM, and include a 4x4 Jeep, camping equipment and all meals. The White Desert entrance fee ($10 per person) and tips are extra.

Cairo desert safari packages and prices

Prices are per person for the group size shown. For other group sizes, message us for a quote.

PackageDurationPriceBest for
White Desert Overnight Tour1 night / 2 days$110 per person
group of 4
First-timers with limited time
White Desert Tour from Cairo1 night / 2 days$175 per person
group of 2
A private 2-day safari
Wadi El Hitan Camping1 night / 2 days$190 per person
group of 4
Fossils and a shorter drive
3-Day White Desert Safari2 nights / 3 days$250 per person
group of 3
More time off-road
Egypt Desert Camping4 nights / 5 days$400 per person
group of 2
Four nights of camping
White Desert Camel Trekking6 nights / 7 days$700 per person
group of 2
Adventure seekers

More packages (price on request)

PackageDurationHighlights
Djara Cave Tour2 nights / 3 daysCave, dunes and White Desert
Bahariya Oasis Tour2 nights / 3 daysCamp plus hot spring hotel
Siwa Oasis from Cairo3 nights / 4 daysTemples, springs, salt lakes
White Desert from Luxor1 night / 2 daysStart from Luxor
Cairo desert safari packages: red tent glowing in the dark at a desert camp
Tent at night
Cairo desert safari packages: chalk badlands of the White Desert in soft light
Chalk badlands
Cairo desert safari packages: fossilized whale skeleton emerging from the sand at Wadi El Hitan
Whale skeleton
Cairo desert safari packages: camel caravan crossing the White Desert beside a chalk rock
Camel caravan

Get the price for your group

Tell us your dates and group size, and we will confirm the best package and the exact price.

WhatsApp +20 122 539 4143 · info@whitedeserthome.com

What affects the desert safari price in Egypt?

  • Number of days and nights: longer packages include more camping nights, meals and driving.
  • Group size: private-tour prices are quoted for a group size, such as 3, 4 or 5 people.
  • Route and distance: Wadi El Hitan is about 150 km from Cairo, while the White Desert is about 550 km and Siwa about 741 km.
  • Tour type: a camping safari, a camel trek and an oasis trip with a hotel night are priced differently.

Included in every package

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private 4x4 Jeep tours
  • Camping equipment and tents
  • All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Mineral water and tea
  • All taxes and service charges

Not included

  • Tipping
  • White Desert National Park entrance fee: $10 per person
  • Entrance fees to historical sites, where mentioned

Payment and cancellation

Pay by credit card or in cash.

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour.

Which package is right for you?

If you have…Choose
2 days and want the main highlightsWhite Desert Overnight Tour or White Desert Tour from Cairo
2 days and an interest in fossilsWadi El Hitan Camping
3 days and more off-road time3-Day White Desert Safari
5 days and a deeper routeEgypt Desert Camping
A week and a love of slow travelWhite Desert Camel Trekking
Interest in temples, springs and salt lakesSiwa Oasis from Cairo

How a Cairo desert safari works

  • 07:00 AM: pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
  • About 4 hours: the drive to Bahariya Oasis (about 360 km), then lunch.
  • Afternoon: switch to a 4x4 Jeep for the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Agabat Valley, then camp in the White Desert (about 550 km from Cairo).
  • Last day: return to Cairo. Ask us for the exact arrival time for your package.

The White Desert is too far for a day trip, so every package includes at least one night in camp. See our Western Desert tour guide for the route and our Black and White Desert guide for what you will see.

Cairo desert safari packages: dinner tent lit at night at a desert camp
Dinner tent
Cairo desert safari packages: moon rising behind a large chalk rock in the White Desert
Moonrise
Cairo desert safari packages: fossilized whale vertebrae lying in the sand at Wadi El Hitan, the Valley of the Whales
Whale vertebrae
Cairo desert safari packages: a tall golden dune of the Abu Muharik Dunes in the Western Desert
Abu Muharik dunes

How to book your package

  • Choose a package and your tour date.
  • Message us on WhatsApp (+20 122 539 4143) or by email with your group size and pickup address.
  • Send a copy of each passport, which is needed for permits.
  • We confirm the price and your booking, and you pay by card or cash.

Photos: Cairo desert safari packages

Cairo desert safari packages: rock formations and 4x4 tracks in the White Desert
Formations and tracks
Cairo desert safari packages: wide view of black cones across the Black Desert
Black Desert view
Cairo desert safari packages: clear quartz crystals lying on the desert floor
Clear crystals
Cairo desert safari packages: curtain of stalactites inside Djara Cave
Cave curtains

Cairo desert safari packages: frequently asked questions

How much do Cairo desert safari tour packages cost?

Our private packages start at $110 per person for a 1-night White Desert tour (group of 4) and go up to $700 per person for a 7-day camel trekking tour (group of 2). A 3-day safari is $250 per person (group of 3) and a 5-day camping tour is $400 per person (group of 2).

What is the average desert safari price in Egypt?

It depends on the number of days, the group size and the route. For our overnight White Desert trips the prices are $110 to $190 per person for a stated group size, and longer packages cost more because they include more nights, meals and driving.

What is included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza, a private air-conditioned vehicle, a private 4x4 Jeep, camping equipment and tents, all meals, mineral water and tea, and all taxes and service charges. Tips and the White Desert National Park entrance fee ($10 per person) are not included.

Are the prices per person?

Yes. Each price is per person for the group size shown, for example $175 per person for a private group of 2. If your group is larger or smaller, message us for a quote.

Which Cairo desert safari package should I choose?

Choose the 1-night packages if you have two days, the 3-day safari for more off-road time, the 5-day camping tour for a deeper route, and the camel trek for a slow adventure. Siwa Oasis suits travelers who want temples and springs.

Can I visit the desert from Cairo in one day?

Not realistically. The White Desert is about 550 km from Cairo and the round trip is more than 1,000 km, so we recommend at least one night.

Where does the pickup take place and when?

We pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 07:00 AM on the day of the tour. The drive to Bahariya Oasis takes about four hours.

Are the tours private?

Yes. All packages above are private and depart every day, so you choose your start date.

How do I book a Cairo desert safari package?

Message us on WhatsApp (+20 122 539 4143) or email info@whitedeserthome.com with your date, number of travelers and pickup address, and send a copy of your passport to confirm. You can pay by credit card or in cash.

What is your cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour start time.

When is the best time for a Cairo desert safari?

October to April has pleasant days and cold nights. Winter nights can drop near freezing, and summer days are very hot.

Is a desert safari from Cairo safe?

Safaris with a licensed local operator in a 4x4 are the normal way to visit. Read our guide, “Is it safe to visit the Western Desert in Egypt?”, and check your government’s current advice.

Ready to book your desert safari?

Message us on WhatsApp or send an email and we will reply with the best package and your final price.

WhatsApp +20 122 539 4143 · info@whitedeserthome.com

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