Shared White & Black Desert Safari from Cairo (2 Days)
Two days in the Black and White Deserts with a small shared group: 4x4 safari, a night at camp under the stars and all meals, at one fixed price per person.
From $170
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White Desert Tours from Cairo
Chalk towers, black volcanic hills and a night under more stars than you have ever seen – the Western Desert is where our team feels most at home.
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Overnight White Desert Safari from Cairo
Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and a night at camp among the chalk towers of the White Desert – two days by 4x4 from Cairo.
From $250
View Tour 5 Days Cairo & White Desert Safari
Five days that mix the pyramids with a night camping in the White Desert – our favourite short adventure from Cairo.
From $690
View Tour 14 Days Best of Egypt
Cairo, Alexandria, the White Desert, a Nile cruise, Abu Simbel and the Red Sea.
From $1,950
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Fayoum Oasis & Wadi El Hitan Day Trip
Fossil whales in the desert, Egypt’s only waterfalls and the lakeside village of Tunis – a full day by 4x4 from Cairo.
From $170
View Tour 6 Days Siwa Oasis Adventure
Six days to Egypt’s most remote oasis: salt lakes you float in, hot springs among the palms and a 4x4 day in the Great Sand Sea.
From $820
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Quad Bike & Dune Buggy at the Pyramids
Ride a quad bike or a dune buggy across the desert with the pyramids in view – from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
From $20
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Our shared safari is the easiest way to go if you travel alone or as a couple: one fixed price of $170 per person for two days, all meals and camping equipment included. The private overnight trip uses the same route and camp, but the car, the 4x4 and the timing are yours alone – the best choice for families and groups who want their own pace.
What you see on the way
From Cairo the road runs four to five hours to Bahariya Oasis. From there our Bedouin drivers take you by 4x4 across the Black Desert, up Crystal Mountain and through the Agabat valley before reaching the White Desert for sunset. Dinner is cooked over the fire, and in the morning you wake up to sunrise over the chalk formations.
When to go
October to April is the most comfortable season, with warm days and cool nights – in December and January nights can drop close to freezing, so bring a warm layer. Summer trips run too, with early starts and a long rest in the shade at midday.
Read our guide: The White Desert: Our Home Ground
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a White Desert tour from Cairo cost?
Our shared 2-day safari is $170 per person, with all meals, camping equipment and transport. Private trips are priced per person according to group size – see the prices on each tour page.
How far is the White Desert from Cairo?
About five to six hours in total: four to five hours by road to Bahariya Oasis, then by 4x4 through the Black Desert to the White Desert.
Can I do the White Desert in one day?
It is possible but very long. We recommend at least one night, because sunset, the stars and sunrise are the highlights.
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Hasan BüyükdagGermany · Oct 2026
GWe 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
GIncredible 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!
Narinder3000United Kingdom · Sep 2026
TI did a Quid Bike ATV tour through Desert Fox Safari today and got to say that this has been a memorable experience for me, as I ride on the Desert for an hour and had so much fun with it. I also did a camel ride and had a drink of Egyptian tea which was nice.
When returning back to the company's base, the owner Walid provided me with some lunch and it was really delicious. We had a good chat and it showed, how much he cared about me receiving the best possible experience which I did.
Overall, highly recommend to anyone visiting Egypt - thank you