White Desert Overnight Camping: An Adventure in Bahariya Oasis
4.9
49 Ratings

Experience the tranquility of Bahariya Oasis, the enigma of the Black Desert, the majesty of Crystal Mountain, and the beauty of the New White Desert on a 2-day trip from Cairo with all entry fees.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Cairo / White Desert

Bahariya Oasis - The journey begins with an early morning pick-up in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, setting a positive tone for the day. Leaving behind the bustling city of Cairo, the trip spans four hours and covers 150 miles to reach the serene Bahariya Oasis. This private tour offers a personalized experience,…

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What's Included
  • Accommodation for 1 night at a desert camp
  • Transfer by a private 4X4 vehicle to the White and Black Deserts
  • Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tickets to the national park
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance fees to White Desert, Black Desert, and Bahariya Oasis
  • Private door-to-door transportation
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • Desert guide
What's Not Included
    • Tipping
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(49 Ratings)
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X2891ppvickyl
Jan 21, 2026
Wonderful!!!! - A truly wonderful experience. Accompanied by the best people. Omar Saleh, our guide in the desert, charming, friendly, super attentive and explained everything to us perfectly. Our driver, Sahara machine, took care of us and took us to the coolest places. He made us some super warm tents. A delicious meal. Undoubtedly, an experience you have to do yes or yes if you visit Egypt. Thank you so much to Sun Piramids for the great organization and especially to Omar Saleh for explaining, guiding and accompanying us as just another friend of the group.
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Mikuk2026
Jan 4, 2026
Never forgettable experience - Hamad Sayed was a very good guide. Watching the sun slowly set over a land covered only in sand and rocks, feeling the cold, then seeing the moon rise from the opposite side, the darkness falling and stars filling the sky like a 180-degree planetarium, sleeping in the tent while freezing, waking up in the morning to the rising sun and warmth, feeling the grandeur of nature.
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40pierreq
Dec 7, 2025
Superb excursion to the white desert - Extraordinary getaway with Abdullah who very kindly accompanied us to discover the crystal mountain, the valley of al-agabat. We are out of time during these 2 days Special mention to our driver-cook Shaaban 🙏
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S7651xjrebeccam
Nov 16, 2025
Had a great time - Hamad Sayed was excellent guide! We had such a great time visiting the white desert and camping. Definitely recommend not skipping this adventure.
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Myfavtravelagent
Nov 5, 2025
Best Time in Bahariya Oasis! - Had a great time at the Bahariya Oasis with Marwan! His English was great, he had an incredible sense of humor, kept me well informed, offered to take several (incredible) photos in all the right spots, and seems wise beyond his years. The driver, Ahmed, was a very talented & experienced driver. He expertly handled the vehicle through the Oasis. He made it adventurous without feeling unsafe. He was jovial and had a great attitude. The experience itself will be with me for a lifetime! Thank you so much!!
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Relax35216746795
Oct 16, 2025
One night sleeping under the stars in the awe-inspiring White Desert - My partner and I went on an overnight excursion to the White Desert, accompanied by our guide Omar Saleh. The White Desert is absolutely stunning, and before reaching it, there are a few stops in the Black Desert, which also offers a hauntingly beautiful landscape. Camping overnight in the White Desert is a truly peaceful and lovely experience—with the sky full of stars and complete silence all around you. Dinner and breakfast, prepared on-site by the desert drivers, were delicious, and the fact that it was homemade added a special touch to the whole experience. The journey from Cairo to the White Desert is quite long. First, you drive for over four hours, and then switch to a jeep to reach the desert and make there some stops. Just before changging the vehicle, there's a break for lunch and refresh. Make sure to ask for a stop during the long drive—even if it's just to stretch your legs, use the toilet, or grab a snack. On the way back, if we hadn’t asked, they wouldn’t have offered to stop. Other than that, we did miss having a bit more explanation about what we were seeing in the desert —like map references, some basic geological facts, or interesting stories about the deserts. That said, it doesn’t take away from how breathtaking the landscapes and nature are. We felt safe and relaxed at all times. Oh, and a heads-up: be careful with some of the hot springs—they left a few stains on our swimsuits, possibly metallic, so you might want to bring an old one just in case.
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730xavir
Oct 2, 2025
Special night in the white desert. - Spending a night in the desert was a wonderful experience. Our guide, Mohammed (Italian), was very kind to us and made us feel like family. He's a very nice person, very friendly, and he also took some great photos of us. The food at the camp was incredible, and the entire staff was very welcoming. We're grateful for everything.
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Ignaciogu3222zn
Sep 12, 2025
An unforgettable experience - This excursion is one of those experiences you never forget, unique and very special. My guide Mohamed Italian is a wonderful person, friendly, attentive and extremely helpful and close. He has done everything possible to make sure we had an unforgettable trip without skimping on anything, we have felt very comfortable both myself and my partner throughout the trip. All meals have been very good, complete and especially homemade. I recommend 100%, this is a mandatory excursion if you come to Egypt.
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Davert7887hf
Aug 19, 2025
At the top, great organization - A very nice experience with a tailor-made organization for a week thanks to Hoda: pyramids, museum, old Cairo, the 2 days in the desert, saqqara and all transfers, until the night train to Luxor on the last day. Concentrate at the top. Guides Ahmed and Al Ghalban were perfect: good humor, kindness and humor. And the very professional drivers. Very good value for money. I recommend.
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Lle_v2026
Jan 3, 2026
Desert unique - Omar Saleh has been an incredible guide for this trip. Our visit at the White Desert has been quite easy with him. A two-day family experience where he has been part of it. Great organisation! Congrats!
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