Egypt · WHITE DESERT SAFARIS

The 15 Best White Desert Safaris in Egypt

37 tours  ·  from $119

Chalk towers, black basalt and a night in the open four hours west of the river. These 15 compare the overnight camps and the long day runs on vehicle, on food and on how much of the drive is tarmac.

Cairo: 2-Day Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour - The Black Desert’s volcanic hills
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Cairo: 2-Day Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour

1.2-Day Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 2 days · from $205Our pick

Leave Cairo for Bahariya Oasis with a small group of up to 13 people, then explore volcanic hills, quartz-crystal rock, dunes, salt lakes, and the White Desert by 4x4. Guides such as Eslam, Bakr, Anas, and Yaya are praised for friendly care, while the overnight camp brings dinner, tea, music, and a sky full of stars.

“Fantastic experience with a very friendly team of guides. The white and black desert locations were incredible and truly like a different world. We also got to see some wonderful spots at the oasis including the springs and salt lake. Getting to see a rural, off the beaten track, side of Egypt was a treat. We are very grateful to our guide for their hospitality, banter and for sharing their extensive knowledge.”

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White Desert - Overnight Tour - Day one: from black basalt to Agabat Valley
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White Desert – Overnight Tour

2.White Desert – Overnight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews Top rated

Join Mohammed and his Bedouin family for two days across Egypt’s Black and White Deserts. You’ll climb basalt hills, search for crystals, ride through Agabat, camp under the stars, eat around an open fire, and finish at hot springs. Cairo pickup may be arranged for an extra fee.

“Mohammed was so accommodating from beginning to very end. His familiarity and love of this desert is incredible. I was so impressed by his knowledge and language abilities, he speaks many! The food was delicious, the sleeping was comfortable (lots of blankets) and the adventure unforgettable. Thank you for everything Mohammed and we wish you and your family the best!”

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Cairo: 2-Day Bahariya & White Desert Private Camp Adventure - Black Desert and El Hez Village
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Cairo: 2-Day Bahariya & White Desert Private Camp Adventure

3.2-Day Bahariya & White Desert Private Camp Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · 2 days · from $162

Leave Cairo early for Bahariya Oasis, then switch to a private 4x4 for the Black Desert, El Hez Village, Crystal Mountain, Agabat, and the Old and New White Deserts. You camp under the stars, eat a Bedouin-style barbecue, and return after breakfast and a hot-spring stop.

“I had a wonderful time, Youssef Milad and as very kind, friendly and informative And Hamida was very good 4x4 driver, camp was very comfy and dinner and breakfast was quite yummy :) and khaled thanks for driving”

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Cairo: Bahariya Oasis & White Desert A Private Day Adventure - Leaving Cairo in an air-conditioned private car
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Cairo: Bahariya Oasis & White Desert A Private Day Adventure

4.Bahariya Oasis & White Desert A Private Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 16 hours · from $160

Leave Cairo before sunrise for a private, 16-hour journey to Bahariya Oasis. Ride a desert jeep through the Black and White Deserts, stop at Crystal Mountain and Al Aqabat, and cool off at village springs. Guides such as Osama, Youssef Milad, and Mostafa are praised for care, photos, and local insight.

“Absolutely amazing experience.. we travelled all the way from Ireland to visit Egypt.. the desert is a must do experience... the views are breathtaking and we really enjoyed our trip ..We were two Female Travellers and we felt very safe with our guide Omar and Tamer .. one of our guides lived near Bahayria oasis and had great knowledge of places to visit in the desert.. we were so glad we got this trip done in one day as we didnt have enough time to camp over night..the food provided was gorgeous also.. I would wear good shoes for walking the desert especially if you want to climb in the…”

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White Desert & Bahariya oasis 3 days 2 nights Tour from Cairo - Day two: Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and Aqabat
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White Desert & Bahariya oasis 3 days 2 nights Tour from Cairo

5.White Desert & Bahariya oasis 3 days 2 nights Tour from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $209

Travel from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert for two nights, including one night under the stars and one at an oasis hotel. Expect 4WD desert drives, springs, salt lakes, Crystal Mountain, sandboarding, sunset views, and guides such as Hazam, Mahmoud, or Amir.

“Un super séjour d’une nuit dans le désert puis une nuit au camp d’Ahmed dans une jolie chambre, et dans un cadre très bien arrangé. Pick-up, drivers, accueil et nourriture au top! Belle découverte! Je recommande ! Merci à toute l’équipe.”

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Black and White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour 2 Days 1 Night - The drive to Bahariya Oasis and the first lunch
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Black and White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour 2 Days 1 Night

6.Black and White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour 2 Days 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $120

Leave Cairo at 7:00 a.m. for Bahariya Oasis, then ride a 4X4 through the Black and White Deserts, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, and a hot spring. Camp outdoors with tents, blankets, a barbecue dinner, Bedouin songs, and a desert sunrise before returning to Cairo.

“The trip to the desert was fantastic! The people operating the tour were kind and professional. They made sure everyone was comfortable and had everything they needed. I will say; they genuinely want their guests to enjoy themselves. I had bRead more”

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Black and White Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night - Crystal Mountain and the El Aqapt area
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Black and White Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night

7.Black and White Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews

Travel privately from Cairo with a guide such as Alaa, who has 15 years of desert experience. Visit the Black and White Deserts, Crystal Mountain, volcanic rocks, El Aqapt, and a rabbit-shaped formation, then eat, camp, and continue to the New White Desert.

“Not knowing which desert tour to sign up for, I decided to join this tour because a friend of mine had joined one in the past and was very happy with it, but it far exceeded my expectations. They provided all the drinks and food we needed, aRead more”

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Overnight White Desert Safari Camping from Cairo - Lunch and the first look at Bawiti
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Overnight White Desert Safari Camping from Cairo

8.Overnight White Desert Safari Camping from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $119Best value

Leave Cairo at 6:30 a.m. for Bahariya Oasis, then explore Bawiti, English Mountain, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, and the White Desert by shared 4x4. Your Bedouin driver prepares lunch and barbecue dinner, with tent camping, breakfast, and hotel transfers included.

“An unforgetabble tour. Everything was perfectly organized. Our guide Bedra was very kind and helpful. Scenery of the white desert - unique. Dinner in the desert and sleeping under the open sky was a reallly unique experience. Highly recommendations.”

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2 Day Bahariya Oasis White Desert Tour - Sandboarding and sunset in the White Desert
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2 Day Bahariya Oasis White Desert Tour

9.2 Day Bahariya Oasis White Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $320

Travel privately from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis, then ride a 4WD into Egypt’s Black and White Deserts. Swim in cold and hot springs, see Crystal Mountain, sandboard, enjoy a barbecue, and sleep in a ventilated dome tent. Guides such as Mohammed Sabagh, Ramy, and Mahdy are available on some departures.

“This was by far the best tour during our trip. I suggest saving this tour for last, because all others might pale in comparison. The sights were out of this world and the sandboarding was a blast.”

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Private Day Tour To White Desert And Bahariya Oasis - Black Desert: dark hills and a rougher ride
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Private Day Tour To White Desert And Bahariya Oasis

10.Private Day Tour To White Desert And Bahariya Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $160

Leave Cairo at 6 a.m. for a private 4WD journey to Bahariya Oasis, the Black and White Deserts, Crystal Mountain, and Agabat. Guides such as Omar, Sabir, Abdo Samy, Hassan, and Mohamed accompany the trip. Expect striking scenery, lunch, and roughly eight hours on the road.

“4x4 was not delivered as promised. Guides made up excuses and kept driving on the highway showing the parks from the side of the road”

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Private 2 Days Jeep Safari to White Desert and Bahariya Oasis - English Mountain and the first view over Bahariya
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Private 2 Days Jeep Safari to White Desert and Bahariya Oasis

Overnight camping black and white desert. - The Black Desert: a strong first look
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Overnight camping black and white desert.

12.Overnight camping black and white desert.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $200

Leave central Cairo at 7:00 am for a 2-day, 1-night Western Desert trip. Ride to the Black and White Deserts, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, a Bedouin village, and a cold spring. Transport, three meals, water, and desert camping are included. The White Desert fee is extra.

“Easily one of the highlights of my Egypt trip. The guides were great (and they know how to cook!). I would totally recommend booking with this operator. Probably the best bang for your buck.”

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Cairo: Bahariya Oasis & White Desert 3-Day Private Adventure - Day 2: El-Marssos Mountain and the cold spring at El-Hez
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Cairo: Bahariya Oasis & White Desert 3-Day Private Adventure

13.Bahariya Oasis & White Desert 3-Day Private Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 3 days · from $245

You travel from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis with a private guide and Jeep, then see the Black and White Deserts, Crystal Mountain, El-Hez spring, and Agabat. Guides such as Omar, Youssef, and Marwan have earned praise for clear help and friendly service, though some stops feel rushed.

“The trip was more than great. We really enjoyed the trip with the guide Omar and Anas and the driver. It was such a journey with great memories to remember for long time ahead. We truly recommend it.”

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Private White Desert tour one Full day from Cairo - Climbing the dark rocks of the Black Desert
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Private White Desert tour one Full day from Cairo

14.Private White Desert tour one Full day from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $149

Leave Cairo at 6:00 am for a private journey to Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert, and White Desert National Park. Expect chalk formations, rough 4WD tracks, sandboarding, Bedouin tea, snacks, and a late lunch. Confirm transport, entrance fees, and the exact return time before booking.

“Tour driver Aeadiy was very knowledgeable and excellent. Very friendly and good. We enjoyed every minute if it. I would recommend him to my friends and family.”

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Overnight Camping At White Desert And Bahariya Oasis - Black Desert, El Hez Village, and a cold spring
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Overnight Camping At White Desert And Bahariya Oasis

15.Overnight Camping At White Desert And Bahariya Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $215

Travel from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the Black and White Deserts by 4x4. Guides such as Mohamed, Mostafa, Kamalito, and Mido Osama are praised for friendly service. Sleep at a desert camp, enjoy a barbecue, watch the stars, and visit hot springs.

“I went on an overnight camping trip to the el Fayoum oasis and valley of the whales, Magic Lake and Egypt’s only waterfalls.”

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