Western Desert Discovery
Explore a sequence of changing desert landscapes, from the Black Desert and dune camping to Agabat Valley, Magic Spring and the White Desert.
At a glance
- Departure
- Cairo at 7:00 AM by private van
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Overnights
- al-Ghurabi dunes, then the White Desert
- Return
- Cairo around 5:00 PM (approximate)
Highlights
- Black Desert & Bedouin village springs
- Camping at the al-Ghurabi dunes
- Agabat Valley & Magic Spring
- A second night in the White Desert
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Cairo, Bahariya & al-Ghurabi Dunes
Depart Cairo at 7:00 AM in a private van and meet your desert team in Bahariya Oasis, where lunch is served.
Visit the Black Desert and its dark-topped volcanic hills, then a small Bedouin village with hot and cold spring waters. Continue to Crystal Mountain.
Leave the main road for the al-Ghurabi dunes — part of the Abu Muharrik dune system — and set up camp for the night.
Stops
- Bahariya Oasis
- Black Desert
- Bedouin village springs
- Crystal Mountain
- al-Ghurabi dunes
Stay: Camping at the al-Ghurabi dunes
Day 2 — Agabat, Magic Spring & White Desert
After breakfast, visit Agabat Valley, with time for a short walk among its dramatic scenery.
Continue to Magic Spring, also known as Ain al-Serw, for lunch among its palm-shaded surroundings and small pools.
Reach White Desert National Park before sunset and camp there for the second night.
Stops
- Agabat Valley
- Magic Spring (Ain al-Serw)
- White Desert National Park
Stay: Camping in the White Desert
Day 3 — White Desert & Return
Wake early if you wish to see the sunrise. Breakfast is around 8:00 AM, followed by time to explore the wind-shaped chalk formations.
Return to Bahariya Oasis at approximately 1:00 PM for a traditional Egyptian lunch, then continue to Cairo with an estimated arrival around 5:00 PM.
Stops
- Optional sunrise
- White Desert chalk formations
- Lunch in Bahariya Oasis
- Return to Cairo
What's included
- Private van transport from Cairo.
- Two camping nights: the al-Ghurabi dunes and the White Desert.
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary, including lunch in Bahariya, breakfast at camp, lunch at Magic Spring and a traditional Egyptian lunch on the return.
Only the day-by-day itinerary above was supplied for this program, so a complete package list is not published here. Your quote will confirm the complete list of included meals, camping equipment, entry fees and other services.
Practical details
- Departure from Cairo at 7:00 AM by private van.
- The first night is spent camping at the al-Ghurabi dunes; the second in the White Desert.
- Return to Cairo with estimated arrival around 5:00 PM.
- All times are approximate and subject to route and road conditions.
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