White Desert Overnight Tour from Cairo
Camp under the stars in the White and Black Deserts with a private 4x4 Jeep, a Bedouin team and hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza.
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The White Desert overnight tour from Cairo is a private 2-day, 1-night trip to Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert and the White Desert National Park for $110 per person (group of 5). It includes a 4x4 Jeep, camping equipment, all meals and hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza. It runs every day and starts at 07:00 AM.
White Desert Overnight Tour from Cairo: Overview
Enjoy an overnight trip into the Egyptian Western Desert. You travel to Bahariya Oasis, then out into the surrounding region to see the unusual Black Desert and White Desert.
The White Desert National Park lies about 45 km north of Farafra Oasis in the New Valley Governorate, roughly 550 km from Cairo. It became a nature reserve in 2002 and covers 3,010 km². Wind-carved chalk and limestone rocks, dunes and fossils make it feel like an open-air museum.
White Desert Overnight Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo to Bahariya Oasis and White Desert camp
At 07:00 AM we pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and drive about 4 hours to Bahariya Oasis. You continue by 4x4 Jeep to the Valley of El Haize, where lunch is served. In the afternoon you explore the White Desert National Park, home to giant mushroom and pebble-shaped rocks. You arrive at sunset, and our Bedouin staff prepare dinner and your camp.
Day 2: White Desert, Crystal Mountain and back to Cairo
Breakfast in the desert, then more time in the White Desert National Park. On the way back you visit the Black Mountain, the quartz crystals of Crystal Mountain and the rock formations of the Valley of Agabat. After lunch in Bahariya Oasis you drive back to Cairo, arriving around 4 PM.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private 4x4 Jeep in the White and Black Deserts
- Sand boarding
- One night of desert camping
- English-speaking driver
- All camping equipment and tents
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Mineral water and tea
- All taxes and service charges
What is not included
- Tipping
- White Desert National Park entrance: $10 per person
- Entrance fees to any historical sites visited
Booking and payment
Pay by credit card or cash when we meet on day one. You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour. To confirm, send your tour date, a copy of your passport and the pickup address on WhatsApp or by email.
White Desert overnight tour: frequently asked questions
How much does the White Desert overnight tour from Cairo cost?
The tour costs 110 USD per person for a group of 5. Meals, camping equipment, private transport and all taxes are included. The only extra is the White Desert National Park entrance fee of $10 per person.
How long is the White Desert overnight tour?
It lasts 2 days and 1 night. We pick you up at 07:00 AM on day one and bring you back to Cairo around 4 PM on day two.
How far is the White Desert from Cairo?
The White Desert is about 550 km from Cairo. The drive to Bahariya Oasis takes around 4 hours, and from there you continue by 4x4 Jeep.
What is included in the tour?
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza, a private air-conditioned vehicle, a private 4x4 Jeep, sand boarding, one night of desert camping, an English-speaking driver, all camping equipment and tents, breakfast, lunch and dinner, mineral water and tea, and all taxes and service charges.
What is not included?
Tips and the White Desert National Park entrance fee of $10 per person are not included.
Is the White Desert overnight tour private?
Yes. The tour is private and runs every day, so you choose your date.
How do I book and pay?
Send your tour date, a copy of your passport and your pickup address in Cairo or Giza on WhatsApp (+20 122 539 4143) or by email. You can pay by credit card or in cash when we meet on the first day.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour start time.