🏜️ 3 Days White Desert Tour from Cairo
Experience the best of Egypt’s Western Desert with our 3 Days White Desert Tour from Cairo.
This itinerary combines a full Bahariya Oasis safari day with a deep 4×4 adventure to the White Desert National Park, including the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, El Haize warm spring, and the stunning Valley of Agabat.
Perfect if you want a slower pace than the 2-day option—more time for photos, desert landscapes, and authentic desert nights.
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🗺️ Tour Overview 3 Days / 2 Nights — Bahariya Hotel + White Desert Camping
📅 Detailed Itinerary
🌴 Day 1: Cairo – Bahariya Oasis + Local Safari Tour (Hotel Night)
Morning pick-up from your hotel in Cairo and drive to Bahariya Oasis (approx. 4–5 hours).
Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and take a short rest.
✅ Afternoon: Bahariya Local Safari Highlights
Your local safari tour may include:
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Old center of Bahariya Oasis (traditional oasis life & culture)
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Black Mountains viewpoints
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Sand dunes photo stops
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Salt Lake
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Palm gardens & oasis farms
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Pyramid Mountain
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Sunset stop at “The English House” viewpoint (a famous ruin on a hill)
After sunset, return to the hotel for dinner.
In the evening, you can optionally visit the local village area and shops.
🏜️ Day 2: Bahariya – Black Desert – Crystal Mountain – White Desert (Camping Night)
After breakfast, start your 4×4 safari toward the White Desert (approx. 180 km, off-road + on-road).
Stops typically include:
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🖤 Black Desert (volcanic hills & panoramic views)
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🌴 El Haize Valley warm spring (great stop to relax + lunch break)
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💎 Crystal Mountain (sparkling formations—short stop for photos)
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🏜️ Valley of Agabat (one of the most scenic valleys in the Western Desert)
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🤍 White Desert (iconic chalk rock sculptures)
By late afternoon, reach the camping area inside the White Desert.
🌌 Evening in the White Desert
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Freshly cooked desert dinner
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Campfire gathering
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Stargazing under clear desert skies
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Overnight in comfortable desert tents
🌅 Day 3: White Desert Sunrise – Return to Bahariya – Cairo
Wake up early for sunrise and photography in the White Desert.
After breakfast at camp:
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Drive back to Bahariya Oasis
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Begin transfer back to Cairo
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Drop-off at your hotel in Cairo (arrival usually late afternoon / early evening)
🌌 The Camping Experience
Camping is the highlight of this tour. You’ll enjoy:
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Comfortable tents
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Sleeping mattresses & blankets
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Campfire and fresh meals
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Quiet desert atmosphere far from city lights
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Sunrise among the white rock formations
✔ What’s Included & ❌ Not Included
✔ What’s Included
- Pick-up & drop-off from your hotel in Cairo
- Hotel night in Bahariya (with dinner)
- 4×4 desert safari vehicle during safari routes
- English-speaking desert guide / driver
- 1 night camping in the White Desert
- All camping equipment & tents
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Mineral water + tea
❌ Not Included
- Entrance fee to the national park (if applicable)
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- Airport transfers (available upon request)
- Personal shopping (“market store”)
💰 Pricing & Booking
Pricing depends on your travel preferences and customization level.
📩 Contact us for the latest rates and availability.
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🎒 What to Bring
Recommended items:
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Comfortable shoes
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Sunglasses & sunscreen
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Warm layer/jacket (desert nights can be cool)
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Personal toiletries
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Power bank + camera for photos
Everything else is included (meals, water, camping gear, tents).
🔄 Customization Options
Want to upgrade or adjust? No problem. You can:
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Add an extra night in the White Desert
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Change camping style (more comfort)
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Add more photo stops / slower pace
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Combine with other destinations (Siwa / multi-oasis route)
🌟 Why Choose Western Desert Travel?
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Licensed desert guides + organized logistics
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Safe 4×4 vehicles for off-road routes
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Authentic desert camping experience
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Clear itinerary + easy communication
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Flexible customization
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Posted on Nicholas BVerified Unforgettable experience My wife and I went on a safari with Western Desert travel and it was an amazing experience. The White Desert was enchanting, Crystal Mountain was breathtaking, and the Black Desert was a unique experience. The guides were professional and helpful, and the meals were delicious and fresh. I highly recommend this company to lovers of adventure, nature, and relaxation. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!Posted on Gary SVerified Excellent service The White Desert tour with Western Desert travel Company was an unforgettable experience. Excellent organization and great service. Thank you!Posted on Susan PVerified An amazing adventure An amazing experience! The White Desert tour with Western Desert travel Company was beyond wonderful. The rest at the camp was relaxing, and the meals were delicious. The activities were fun, like sandboarding and camping under the stars. The guides were professional and very helpful. I highly recommend this tour to adventure and nature lovers! 🌟Posted on Fred AVerified A perfect adventure for us As soon as we left Cairo behind and entered the vast expanse of the Western Desert, it felt like stepping into another dimension. The landscape slowly transformed from the bustling cityscape into endless golden dunes, rugged rock formations, and an overwhelming sense of serenity. Our first stop was Bahariya Oasis, a lush haven in the middle of the arid desert, where palm trees swayed gently in the breeze, and natural hot springs promised relaxation after a long journey.Posted on Justin LVerified A great experience in the White Desert Mohamed is an exceptional tour guide, polite, knowledgeable, and fluent in English. He is calm, well-educated, and makes the experience truly enjoyable. Our trip with him was nothing short of extraordinary! We explored incredible locations, including the Black Desert, once an area of active volcanic craters millions of years ago, the Crystal Zone with its dazzling natural crystals, and the breathtaking White Desert, where wind and time have sculpted the rocks into fascinating animal-like formations such as a snake, fish tail, camel, chicken, and rabbit.The scenery was mesmerizing, but the experience was made even better by the delicious, freshly prepared food. Every moment of the journey was enjoyable, and we were so captivated by the magic of the place that we decided to extend our stay for another night. What was planned as a one-night trip turned into two, simply because we couldn’t get enough of the stunning desert landscape.For anyone seeking a truly unique and unforgettable adventure, I highly recommend this tour with Western Desert Travel!Posted on MakaylaVerified An authentic experience Our trip to the White and Black Deserts was nothing short of extraordinary! From the moment we set out, we were captivated by the breathtaking scenery—the golden dunes, the black volcanic hills, and the shimmering Crystal Mountain. But the true highlight was camping under a sky full of stars in the White Desert. The tranquility of the desert, combined with the warmth and hospitality of Mohamed and his team, made this experience unforgettable. The freshly prepared meals were delicious, and every detail of the trip was perfectly arranged. If you're looking for an adventure filled with beauty and serenity, this tour is an absolute must!Posted on Bethany FVerified Unforgettable trip in the desert Our camping trip in the White Desert was absolutely magical! From the moment we left Cairo, everything was smoothly organized—thanks to Mohamed and his incredible team. Driving through the Black Desert, marveling at Crystal Mountain, and feeling the golden dunes beneath our feet was breathtaking. But the real highlight was camping under the stars in the serene White Desert. The fresh dinner prepared by Mohamed’s team was beyond delicious, and the whole experience felt like a dream. Their hospitality, attention to detail, and passion for sharing this stunning landscape made this trip unforgettable We can't wait to return for a longer adventure!Posted on Amelie BVerified An incredible experience This was hands down the best tour we've ever taken! Mohamed, our guide, was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. From the moment we set foot in the Black Desert to watching the sunset over the White Desert’s surreal rock formations, every second was awe-inspiring. The landscape looked like something out of a painting, with towering chalk formations shaped by nature over millions of years. We loved the peacefulness of the desert, the delicious food, and the warm hospitality. Initially, we planned for just one night, but we were so enchanted that we extended our stay! Highly recommended for nature lovers and adventure seekers.Posted on didiwadidiVerified I loved this trip This was a trip I had been looking forward to for a long time. Mohamed's advice was invaluable while I was planning the trip. Once underway it was clear that he knew the area very well. Mohamed arranged for local guides to meet us when visiting historical sites. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and the food was excellent. The highlight for me was camping in the white desert, definitely an experience not to be missed. I have no hesitation in recommending Western Desert Travel.Below are the details of my trip:Day : 9 june Travel from Alexandria to Wadi Al Hitan to see the whale fossils. In the late afternoon proceed to Bahariya Oasis. Overnight at Bahariya. Day : 10 juneAfter the breakfast • local safari tour: through the old centre of the oasis, the black mountains, the sand dunes, salt lake, the gardens, pyramid mountain It is the place where the second largest dinosaur in the world was discovered. At sunset we go to the mountain with the ruin called "The English house" It is where the English lived in World War than back to the hotel for the diner. • In the evening there is a possibility to visit the village and the shopsDay : 11 June • After the breakfast we start the safari tour to the White Desert • (about 180 km.) This tour is going off and on road, with 4x4 cars. We will stop and drive to all the special areas between Bahariya and the White Desert , like: • the black desert • the valley of El Haize with the nice, warm spring; here we can have lunch. • the crystal mountains • the valley of l'Agabat Visit the Petrified Watermelon Valley overnight in this place and make the camping and cook frish food for dinner and Bedouin tea on fairDay : 12 juneAfter the breakfast Go for adventures among the dunes lunch time at the ( magic spring ) It is an enchanted Roman water spring. When you approach it, the water flows, and when you move away from it, the water stops and you visit the Roman cemetery. And lunch time than drive to Visiting petrified trees and petrified coral reefs and• the White Desert • We will make the safari camp in the White desert and cook a fresh meal for dinner. Day : 13 June • After breakfast we drive A tour in the White Desert to see chalk rocks of different shapes, such as the Sphinx, horse, chicken, elephant, rabbit than drive to farafa Oasis to visit Badr Museum drive to Dakhla Oasis, after lunch, going to visit Deir Al Hagar, the tombs of Qarat al Muzawaqqa and Al Qasr. Overnight in Dakhla in the hotelDay :14 June after breakfast drive to Kharga Oasis, visit Necropolis of Al Baghawat, the Temple of Hibis, Deir al Munira. will then proceed to Luxor.Posted on PSVerified Fantastic Accompanied by an excellent, friendly, knowledgeable host and team. Travelling solo can be daunting in Egypt but they made me feel welcome and well looked after. The desert is just fantastic, and the camping experience very calming - all your problems go away. Muhammed is a great cook, very entertaining and thoughtful. The white desert is has an ethereal beauty, especially pretty at sunset. A must see
