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Overnight White Desert Safari from Cairo

2 Days / 1 NightCairo & GizaPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offYour hotel
Duration2 Days / 1 Night
AvailabilityEvery day

Tour Overview

This is the trip our team loves most. We leave Cairo early, drive to Bahariya Oasis and switch to a 4x4 for the open desert: the volcanic hills of the Black Desert, the quartz ridge of Crystal Mountain and finally the White Desert, where the wind has carved the chalk into mushrooms and towers.

Tour Highlights

Bahariya Oasis & Black Desert

Hot springs, palm gardens and volcanic hills dusted in black stone mark the gateway to the Western Desert, with stops at Crystal Mountain and Agabat valley.

White Desert National Park

Wind-carved chalk formations rise from the sand like giant mushrooms and icebergs. Camp under the clearest stars you will ever see, with dinner cooked over the fire.

What’s Included & Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza
  • Private vehicle from Cairo to Bahariya and back
  • 4x4 vehicle in the Black and White Deserts
  • English-speaking desert guide
  • Camping equipment (tent, mattress and blankets)
  • All meals during the safari: lunch, dinner and breakfast
  • Entrance fees to the White Desert protected area
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Soft drinks
  • Tipping (at your discretion)

Tour Plan

01Day 1Cairo – Bahariya – Black & White Desert

Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and drive in your private vehicle to Bahariya Oasis. After lunch, your 4x4 and Bedouin driver take you across the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Agabat Valley to the White Desert, where camp is set up among the chalk towers for sunset, a campfire dinner and a night under the stars.

Meals

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Overnight

Camp in the White Desert

02Day 2White Desert sunrise – Cairo

Sunrise over the white rocks, breakfast at camp and a last look at the Mushroom and Chicken formations, then back to Bahariya and the drive to your hotel in Cairo, arriving in the evening.

Meals

  • Breakfast

Tour Prices

Group sizePrivate tour
1 person$325
2–3 persons$250
4–6 persons$240
7 or more persons$225

Prices in US dollars per person. Child prices are confirmed with your quote.

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Private Egyptologist guide who adapts to your pace
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle and driver
  • Run by our own team in Giza
  • Flexible itinerary – add, swap or extend days

What Our Guests Say

Hasan BüyükdagGermany · Oct 2026
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★★★★★

We were very satisfied with the whole experience! We booked a full-day tour including the safari and quad biking, and everything was great.

From the manager to our driver Omar, as well as Kareem, Ibrahim, and Islam — everyone was very friendly, respectful, and welcoming.

We can highly recommend this team and Desert Fox Safari!

Best wishes from Ilhan and Hasan from Calw, Germany!

Logan WareSep 2026
G
★★★★★

Incredible experience! The entire team was very accommodating and friendly. They made sure my friend and I had the best experience possible and provided fantastic service. From the pickup and drop off service from our hotel, lunch, the camel ride and ATV tour everything was perfect. Thank you guys, we will be back!

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How Booking Works

  1. 1

    Send a request

    Choose your date and travellers in the booking box.

  2. 2

    Get your quote

    We confirm availability and the final price.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Approve the plan – only then do we ask for payment.

Good to Know

Entry visa

Most visitors buy a US$25 visa on arrival or an e-visa online. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Tickets inside the pyramids & special tombs

Entry inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun’s tomb and some special tombs is optional and paid on the spot.

Children

Children are very welcome. Child discounts depend on age and room sharing and are confirmed with your quote.

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and churches; a light scarf is useful.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Light layers for cool evenings
  • Passport & some cash for tips
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera & power bank
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Most nationalities can buy a 30-day visa on arrival at Cairo airport for US$25, or apply online for an e-visa before travelling. Our representative meets you before passport control and helps with the process.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable season for sightseeing, with sunny days around 20–28°C. Summer is hot in Luxor and Aswan but perfect for the Red Sea, and we adjust touring hours to early mornings.

Are your tours private?

Yes. Unless a tour is marked as a small-group departure, you travel only with your own party, with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I change an itinerary?

Every itinerary is a starting point. Add days, swap hotels, include a balloon ride or a beach stay – tell us what you would like and we will send an updated plan and price.

How do I book and pay?

Send a booking request from any tour page. We confirm availability and the final price by email or WhatsApp. Nothing is charged until you have approved the plan.

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