White Desert Tour
White Desert Tour
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Types of Tours We can cater for anything you desire, from two up to twenty nights camping in the desert, anywhere in Egypt – from the border with Libya in the west to Sudan in the south. We are based in the Bahariya Oasis but can take you to the Gilf Al-Kabir (The Great Barrier) region in the south-west of Egypt. We are very flexible and will do our utmost to design your tour around what you want.
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Shaneez P
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Dec. 2023 • Couples
Unforgettable experience in the desert with Islam and his friend Saleh!
We had a full day tour starting early at 6am with pickup from our hotel in Cairo and spent the whole day discovering this amazing part of Egypt : Bahariya, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Aqabat Valley, the old White Desert and new White Desert. Islam managed to squeeze everything in one day and the time spent at each site was perfect. We were not rushed and we were able to take full advantage of each moment. We even had time for some sandboarding and some thrilling dune bashing !
Islam comes from a Bedouin family. The desert is his home and he knows it on the tips of his fingers. He gave us much appreciated information at each location. We felt really safe with him and Saleh.
After an amazing sunset, we had a nice chat with Islam and Saleh while having a delicious dinner prepared by them. The starry sky in the desert at night is just wow! Before leaving, we enjoyed a Bedouin tea around the campfire. We left at around 9pm and Islam knew his way in the desert even in the dark.
We regretted not being able to spend the night there as we had to catch our flight the next day, but if we have the opportunity, we will definitely return to Bahariya and spend a few nights in the desert with them !
We enjoyed sharing this exceptional day with Islam and Saleh who are both lovely persons. If you are willing to have an unforgettable experience, we strongly recommend booking a tour to discover the desert with Islam!!
We had a full day tour starting early at 6am with pickup from our hotel in Cairo and spent the whole day discovering this amazing part of Egypt : Bahariya, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Aqabat Valley, the old White Desert and new White Desert. Islam managed to squeeze everything in one day and the time spent at each site was perfect. We were not rushed and we were able to take full advantage of each moment. We even had time for some sandboarding and some thrilling dune bashing !
Islam comes from a Bedouin family. The desert is his home and he knows it on the tips of his fingers. He gave us much appreciated information at each location. We felt really safe with him and Saleh.
After an amazing sunset, we had a nice chat with Islam and Saleh while having a delicious dinner prepared by them. The starry sky in the desert at night is just wow! Before leaving, we enjoyed a Bedouin tea around the campfire. We left at around 9pm and Islam knew his way in the desert even in the dark.
We regretted not being able to spend the night there as we had to catch our flight the next day, but if we have the opportunity, we will definitely return to Bahariya and spend a few nights in the desert with them !
We enjoyed sharing this exceptional day with Islam and Saleh who are both lovely persons. If you are willing to have an unforgettable experience, we strongly recommend booking a tour to discover the desert with Islam!!
Written 4 December 2023
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Laurent
Belfaux, Switzerland4 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Went there for a 2 night trip (3 ppl + 2 guides). It was amazing. Islam has a good sense of humor, speaks good English and is very helpful. The landscapes are beautiful and the food is very tasty. There was a good balance between moments when the guide chatted with us and moments when we were alone. Price/quality ratio is good. I recommand this to anyone.
Written 12 October 2023
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Bart T
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Oct. 2023 • Couples
Planning the adventure with Islam was smooth, marked by easy and quick communication, while allowing personal input into the itinerary. The Cairo pickup was punctual with a friendly driver, and during the desert tour, Islam's thorough briefing and rich knowledge of the region's history enriched the experience. His familiarity with the desert, open dialogue at each stop for fine-tuning the tour, and occasional exciting car drifts make this adventure highly recommendable to any traveler. One of the most beautiful and romantic nights we’ve spent anywhere!
Written 3 October 2023
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Kate
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Jul. 2023 • Couples
Amazing trip to the desert! My partner and I did a 3-day 2-night tour to Bahariya oasis and the black and white deserts. The scenery was amazing and unlike anything we had seen before and Islam was very knowledgeable about the area. The accommodation was nothing luxurious but we liked this a lot-we slept under the stars and Islam and his assistant set up a tent against the 4-wheel drive where we ate meals and relaxed. The food that we had was also delicious! Overall an incredible experience that we would highly recommend to anyone wanting to get away from the busy Cairo and wanting to experience something completely different.
Written 25 August 2023
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bianca989
Bolzano, Italy6 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
an absolute unforgettable experience, everything was perfect, great selection of delicious food, friendly service, fun options with sand boards, very responsible people of this great landscape and you felt the love they have for the desert
Written 2 August 2023
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Minkyung K
2 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Friends
The greatest desert tour with 'Islam' within 2 days 1 night. It was private, so you don't need to worry for mixing with other groups. It was also comfortable to pick us up from door to door.
I was able to fully enjoy the desert trip without any anxiety or worry because Islam is a veteran guide and the food were all good as well.
If I have another chance to go to the desert again, no doubt with Islam!
I was able to fully enjoy the desert trip without any anxiety or worry because Islam is a veteran guide and the food were all good as well.
If I have another chance to go to the desert again, no doubt with Islam!
Written 30 July 2023
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Mahmuod K
1 contribution
Jan. 2023 • Friends
A great experience in White desert tour with Islam in bahariya Oasis from Cairo and spend 2 nights camping it's a great times we love come back thanks Islam very much!
Written 24 July 2023
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Janani
Copenhagen, Denmark4 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
The services provided by White Desert Tour were very good. We took the overnight tour to the White Desert, and saw all the main attractions.
We finished the first day off with a beautiful sunset and lovely dinner in the White desert, and woke up the next day to a breathtaking sunrise.
Lunch and dinner were good, there was plenty of water, sleeping conditions were as expected when tenting in the desert - above basic, but not luxurious (which we didn't need).
Instead of driving back to Cairo Mr. Islam was helpful with booking us a driver to Luxor, which is very appreciated as we avoided having to take the night train.
We give 4 stars out of 5, as we would have liked more interaction, proactivity and story telling from the guides.
We finished the first day off with a beautiful sunset and lovely dinner in the White desert, and woke up the next day to a breathtaking sunrise.
Lunch and dinner were good, there was plenty of water, sleeping conditions were as expected when tenting in the desert - above basic, but not luxurious (which we didn't need).
Instead of driving back to Cairo Mr. Islam was helpful with booking us a driver to Luxor, which is very appreciated as we avoided having to take the night train.
We give 4 stars out of 5, as we would have liked more interaction, proactivity and story telling from the guides.
Written 20 July 2023
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Jackie C
1 contribution
Jun. 2023 • Friends
My friend and I had an exceptional three night/four day tour to Siwa, Bahariya and the white desert with Islam and Mohammed. It was seamlessly coordinated, and each day was packed with amazing activities, sites, people and food. This is one of the best tours I have ever been on and I can't thank the lovely team enough!! We always felt well looked after, safe and were blown away by the stunning landscapes. I would highly recommend booking with them. They accommodated everything we asked for and were such a pleasure to spend time with.
Written 20 June 2023
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Tracey M
10 contributions
Jun. 2023
We spent four days/three nights with Islam and Mohammed and it exceeded all my expectations! The whole trip was meticulously planned to the highest standard and we felt so taken care of and safe. Every day was a new adventure and filled with great food, beautiful places and fantastic experiences -- we went sand boarding, swam in crystal blue salt pools, 4x4 sand duning (if you haven't done it, you need to before you die), visited ancient tombs and citadels, camped under the stars with a fire, climbed a mountain in the black desert and woke up to the sunrise in the white desert.
I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for an Egyptian desert adventure. I just wished we had more time! If you can, do 5 days minimum.
I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for an Egyptian desert adventure. I just wished we had more time! If you can, do 5 days minimum.
Written 20 June 2023
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