Under the Stars: 2 Days Camping in Egypt’s White Desert

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Adventure in the White and Black Desert & Overnight camping⌄

   Starting from Cairo at 7 am driving towards Bahariya Oasis about 5 hour's drive. Along the way, there will be a short stop at a rest house for a refreshing break (to eat or drink something).

   Arrival at Bahariya Oasis (around 11:30 AM), where you will switch vehicles to a safari car. Then you will meet the local Bedouin guide who will accompany you to the main desert attractions.

   Black Desert: You’ll then head to the Black Desert, where you'll see a sand mountain covered with black stones and minerals such as coal and iron, called "El Marsos Mountain." We'll take some photos in this area shaped by volcanic activity.

   El Heiz Village: You'll head to the village of El Heiz for lunch and a short break. Here you will also have the chance to purchase handmade Bedouin-style souvenirs.

   Aqabat Area: We'll depart for the Aqabat area, known for its limestone hills and magnificent natural rock formations. The name means “obstacles,” as it used to take three days to cross the area by camel.

   Crystal Mountain: Shines with quartzite crystals, a desert jewel perfect for unforgettable photographs.

   White Desert: We will enter the White Desert, an area resembling a lunar landscape, with white sand that looks like snow and rock formations that resemble human heads, plants, or animal shapes, sculpted by strong winds.

   You’ll have time to explore and take photos while watching the sunset. The light will change the surface colors from orange to purple, creating a truly unique atmosphere.

   Enjoy the sunset and a traditional Bedouin dinner under the stars.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner: Traditional Bedouin dinner under the stars.

   Overnight: Overnight camping in tents in the desert.

2. 2bahariya oasis⌄

   After having our breakfast and when we are ready we Start to drive and finish our visiting if we missed something from the first day then we drive back to the oasis to find our car ready to drive us back to cairo.

   Meals: Breakfast