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The Black & White Desert

2 Days / 1 Nights Adventure Pace 120 Reviews Egypt Desert Tours​
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About This Trip

Trip to The black and White Desert, An epic All-inclusive Black, and White Desert trip for 2 days / 1 night includes a 4x4 safari and campfire in one of the most adventurous sites in Egypt. The Black Desert is characterized by its rugged, volcanic terrain, with hills and valleys covered in dark, powdery rock. This creates a dramatic and surreal landscape that feels like another planet. The White Desert, on the other hand, is a vast expanse of white chalk rock formations, sculpted by wind and erosion into strange, alien shapes.  

At a Glance

Trip Pace
Adventure
Group Size
Varies Shared Custom Private Tours
Accommodation
Camping at the White Desert, a fully equipped camp
Meals
Soft, All-inclusive
Trip Staff
Representative, driver, and local Bedouin guide
Transport
Van & 4x4 Safari

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Jay Palfrey doing safari at the white desert with iEgypt tours and travels
  • Moving from Cairo early in the morning. Arrive at Bahariya Oasis.
  • Start Safari adventure with 4x4 Land cruisers. Visiting the black desert and the volcano peaks. 
  • Hiking adventure to see the whole view from the top. 
  • Visiting the national hot spring of the Valley of Haize. Swimming in the hot water spring and having lunch. 
  • Visiting the Quartz crystal at the crystal mountain and rocky formations. 
  • Visiting Agabat Valley for some hiking, taking pictures, and watching the best sunset from there. Sandboarding before sunset time. 
  • Continue driving to the white desert protectorate to see the distinctive rock formations shaped in the form of giant mushrooms or pebbles unequaled in any desert in the world or even camel and chicken. 
  • Set our camp in the White Desert. BBQ amazing dinner & Bedouin tea night. Bonfire and stargazing party.
Camping at the White Desert, fully equipped camp ◽Breakfast ◽Fruits ◽Dinner ◽BBQ ◽Marshmallow
A group of 5 bloggers and travelers enjoy their camping at the white desert with Joe samy
  • Sunrise at the White Desert. Exceptional Breakfast & hot drinks at the camp. Morning activities. 
  • Continue the adventure by our 4x4 land cruiser and the sightseeing in the White Desert. 
  • Visiting the Hot Spring "Al-Agouz" and taking a dip. Stop by the local shops to buy different types of dates, honey, and ⭐other natural products made by bedouins. Heading back to Cairo.
Camping at the White Desert, fully equipped camp Breakfast

What's Included

Professional Bedouin Guide for the whole itinerary. Transportation from/to Cairo is by AC modern car or van. 4×4 Desert Safari. A fully equipped camp in the desert. Camping tents. Sandboarding. Sleeping bags & blankets & mattresses. Food "3 meals" and fruits Beverages. "Mineral water & soft & hot drinks" Bedouin tea and marshmallows for the whole night. All the parking fees & the road tolls during the whole itinerary. All the mentioned tours & activities in the program. All the mentioned meals are in the program. 24-hour follow-up & service during the whole itinerary.

    Not Included

    Tipping. "Guides, Drivers" Tickets Entry to the Protectorate /around 7 USD more. Any tours not mentioned in the program. Any meals not mentioned in the program.

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