In the middle of a harsh, expansive desert, Bahariya is a respite from the dry sands of Egypt. Natural springs dot the oasis floor, shaded by date palms and fruit trees overhead. The black hills surrounding it are filled with quartz, and the lands contain several impressive ruins
Itinerary
Day 1:
Day 1: Cairo – Bahariya
Early morning with our van to Oasis Bahariya, about 04 hours drive, 340 kilometers from Cairo. (Private transfer arranged upon request(.
Pick up from Bahariya Bus station & transfer to the hotel.
Bahariya is the nearest oasis to Cairo, surrounded by black hills made up of ferruginous quartzite and dolerite, and famous for its 398 mineral & sulfur springs, some of which have temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees and are famous for their healing effects.
Arrive in Bawiti the capital of the Oasis occupying a hillside. After lunch, you will start our tour to visit the Black Desert surrounding Bahariya Oasis, where the iron in the desert is one of the reasons for the black rocks.
You will walk to explore Gabal el Marcos (Divided Mountain), and then drive towards the small Bedouin village El Hez then Making your way to the White Desert 160-km on/off-road, you will stop by the Crystal Mountain &Agabat el Sharkia, El Santa tree, go across the sands of the White Desert with its chalky, cream landscape, and the wind-carved mushroom-shaped formations that resemble both human and animal faces. Tonight you will watch the sunset over the exquisite sands of the desert, dine under the stars, and overnight in camping.
Day 2:
Day 2: Bahariya – Cairo
Wake up from a peaceful night, breakfast, and return all over the road across the White Desert. Return to Bahariya, break and head off back to Cairo.
Including:
– White Desert 01 Night Camping on FB basis
– Safari trips with Jeep 4X4 very good condition with expert driver in desert and transportation from Cairo to Cairo
– Tea and English cake during safari trip (white desert)
– Three meals.
Excluding:
– Any meals not mentioned in the program
– Any Optional tours
– International airfare
Camping facilities in the white desert:
– Safari through 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers
– New Single and double dome-shaped tents
– Tents have mattresses and pillows.
– Three meals a day
– 2bottles of mineral per day + 01 soft drinks
– Special meals for vegetarians are served upon request (Should be requested prior to arrival
– All food preparation and cooking are done by the camp staff.
