3 Days 2 Nights White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour

from $400

Duration

3 days

Type

Guided, Private

Difficulty

Easy

This excursion will take you to Bahariya Oasis in the Western Desert and then out into the surrounding desert to see the unique regions known at the Black and White Deserts in a unique adventure experience.

Everything is legendary in the White Desert. The huge, rare chalk rocks are not just rocks, but giant, plastic sculptures that colonize the void, carved by the creative hand of nature. There is the rock that is in the shape of a bird, that is in the shape of an animal, that resembles a “Sphinx” statue, that resembles a human being, that mimics a tree, and that becomes a canopy under which passers- by lie.

Inclusions

Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pick up services from hotel & return
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Transfer by a private 4 X 4 vehicle to the white and Black Deserts
Accommodation 2 night in desert camping
2 Breakfast meal, 3 Lunch meals and 2 Dinner meal
Bottled water during your trip
Desert Guide
All taxes & service charge
Food & drinks

Exclusions

Any extras not mentioned in the program
Personal spendings
Tipping

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 White Deserts

White Deserts

Tamer safari Representative will pickup from your hotel in Cairo at the morning towards baharia oasis then we chicke in the hotel then we have our lunch and after lunch we start our local tour around baharia oasis to see the best natural sites like the dates gardens , the salty lake then visiting the dunes and the pyramid mountain then the English mountain and then we drive to the black desert to make our camp for dinner and spending the night.

s one of the prominent oases in Egypt’s Western Desert, known for its rich history, natural beauty, and archaeological significance. It serves as a gateway to exploring the desert and nearby attractions like the Black Desert and the White Desert. Here is an in-depth look at Bahariya Oasis:
1. Geographical Overview:
Location: Bahariya Oasis is located about 370 kilometers southwest of Cairo and is one of the main oases in Egypt. It covers an area of approximately 2,000 square kilometers.
Landscape: The oasis is surrounded by hills and features lush date palm groves, natural springs, and agricultural fields. It is also bordered by striking desert landscapes, such as the Black Desert to the east.
2. Historical Significance:
Ancient Roots: Bahariya has been inhabited since ancient times and was a vital part of trade routes between the Nile Valley and Libya. It has played a significant role in ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman periods.

The Black Desert in the Bahariya Oasis is a remarkable natural feature located in the Western Desert of Egypt. It is renowned for its unique and striking landscape, which stands in contrast to the nearby White Desert. Here is more detailed information about the Black Desert:
1. Geographical Overview: Location: The Black Desert is situated in the Bahariya Oasis, approximately 100 kilometers northeast of the White Desert and around 370 kilometers southwest of Cairo.
Area: The desert spans a significant region within the larger expanse of the Western Desert.
Topography: Characterized by volcanic hills, mountains, and vast sandy plains covered with a dark layer of iron-rich basalt and other volcanic rocks.
2. Geological Features:
Volcanic Origins: The black rocks and dark appearance come from ancient volcanic activity. The landscape is dotted with mounds and hills formed from solidified lava and basalt, giving the terrain its distinct dark coloration.

camping in white desert

Day 2 The White

day 2

after we have our breakfast we resume our trip driving to explore more at the black desert visiting el marssos maountain and then driving to el Hez village to see the cold spring and we resume our drive to visit the crystal mountain and aqapat area then from aqapat area we continue driving of road to cross the valleys area reaching the green spring where we will have our lunch and see the spring from the Roman time and then we drive toeards the new white desert where are the best limestone formations I’m the white desert then we find a nice spot to make our camp for dinner and spending the night under the stars.

nd Black Deserts are two stunning landscapes in Egypt, located within the Western Desert, which is part of the larger Sahara Desert. These unique areas offer a dramatic contrast in natural features and are popular among travelers for their surreal, almost otherworldly beauty. Here’s an overview:
White Desert
The White Desert is located about 45 km north of the oasis town of Farafra. It’s known for its mesmerizing landscape, marked by bright white chalk rock formations sculpted by wind erosion over thousands of years. Some key features of the White Desert:
Unique Formations: The chalk formations, some resembling giant mushrooms, animals, or other abstract shapes, are a result of weathering. The area looks particularly magical during sunrise and sunset when the rocks take on a pinkish or golden hue.
White Sands: The sand and rocks in this region have a distinct pale color, giving the area its name and adding a mystical quality.
Protected Area: Since 2002

camping in white desert

Day 3

day 3

after having our breakfast at the camp we start to be ready to drive back to the oasis then mybe we could have a shwer then we take our transport back to cairo.