Western Desert Mystical Tour
A longer Western Desert expedition combining Agabat, Djarra Cave, remote dunes and the White Desert, followed by a restful night in Bahariya Oasis.
At a glance
- Start / end
- Agreed pickup and drop-off location in Cairo
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Overnights
- Three desert camping nights, then one eco lodge night in Bahariya
- Meals
- Thirteen meals included as listed
Highlights
- Agabat Labyrinth & Djarra Cave
- Karaween Dunes & remote desert tracks
- Thirteen meals included
- Eco lodge night in Bahariya
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Cairo, Bahariya & Agabat
Meet at the agreed Cairo location and travel to Bahariya Oasis by hired sedan. Have lunch in the oasis, then continue into the desert.
Visit the Black Desert, enjoy sandboarding at the Rajeh Dunes and reach the Agabat Labyrinth, where camp is established.
Stops
- Bahariya Oasis
- Black Desert
- Rajeh Dunes sandboarding
- Agabat Labyrinth
Meals: Lunch and dinner.
Stay: Desert camping
Day 2 — Agabat, Djarra Cave & Karaween Dunes
After breakfast, pack up camp and continue to Djarra Cave, with a lunch stop during the visit.
Continue to Serw Well — described in the original itinerary as the Roman Well — for a brief stop, then reach the Karaween Dunes and set up camp.
Stops
- Djarra Cave
- Serw Well (the Roman Well)
- Karaween Dunes
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stay: Desert camping
Day 3 — Karaween Dunes, English Track & White Desert
After breakfast, leave the Karaween Dunes and continue through El Wadi, the Old English Track and White Desert National Park.
Camp in the White Desert for the night.
Stops
- El Wadi
- Old English Track
- White Desert National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stay: Desert camping
Day 4 — White Desert, El Santa, Crystal Mountain & Bahariya
Enjoy an optional sunrise walk among the chalk formations. After breakfast, visit the old acacia tree known as El Santa, then Ein Khadra and Crystal Mountain.
Return to Bahariya Oasis and check into an eco lodge for a comfortable night and a hot shower.
Stops
- Optional sunrise walk
- El Santa (old acacia tree)
- Ein Khadra
- Crystal Mountain
- Eco lodge, Bahariya
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stay: One night at an eco lodge in Bahariya
Day 5 — Bahariya & Cairo
After breakfast and checkout, take a short oasis tour visiting English Mountain, old palm groves and olive gardens.
An optional shopping stop offers the chance to purchase olive oil, olives, dates or camel-wool blankets. Have lunch before returning to Cairo.
Stops
- English Mountain
- Old palm groves & olive gardens
- Optional shopping stop
- Return to Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off at an agreed Cairo meeting location.
- One hotel/eco-lodge night, on night four.
- All meals listed above: thirteen meals in total.
- Drinks, snacks and fruit, including water, tea, coffee and mint drinks.
- Desert kitchen, camping and recovery equipment.
- Tents, sleeping mats, sleeping bags and blankets.
- Toyota Land Cruiser transport for the off-road portion.
- An experienced English-speaking guide and cook.
Not included
- White Desert National Park entry tickets.
- Personal expenses.
- Travel and medical insurance.
Practical details
- Start and end at an agreed pickup/drop-off location in Cairo; the departure time is agreed when you enquire.
- Planning estimates from the original itinerary: the Cairo transfer round trip covers roughly 700+ km and the off-road route roughly 800+ km. These are orientation estimates, not a live route.
- Estimated arrival in Cairo on the final day is between 5:00 and 6:00 PM.
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