Overview

Experience the black and white deserts' distinct landscapes firsthand, each offering unique textures and formations that define these iconic deserts.

1 Night 2 Days Available on request
Highlights
  • Black Desert
  • Old White Desert 
  • New White Desert
  • Desert Safari in 4x4 Car
  • Sandboarding
  • Salt Lake
  • Flower Stone
  • Crystal Mountain
  • Agabat Area
  • Wadi El Kebeer
  • Camping in the New White Desert
Itinerary

Day 1

White Desert

Drive to the black desert, an approximately 5-hour drive. As you arrive, you will first stop at Le Jardin Sous La Lune Eco-Lodge. You will have some time to freshen up and have light lunch, before heading into the White Desert. Start with exploring the Old White Desert and the New White Desert, adorned with rock formations. These rock formations, sculpted by the forces of wind and sand over millennia, primarily made of chalk and limestone, give the desert its distinctive white color. Along the way, you will visit the Agabat area, Crystal Mountain and Wadi El Kebeer. You will also experience the sands presenting a palette of colors, from traditional yellow and stark white to a vivid red/orange. In the afternoon, you will reach your campsite in the New White Desert, a perfect spot to witness the transformation of your surroundings. Dinner will be served at the camp site. Enjoy the Bedouins' rhythm as they play some live music. As the sky turns dark and is filled with stars, lose yourself in the beauty of stargazing.

  • Old White Desert
  • New White Desert
  • Agabat Area
  • Crystal Mountain
  • Wadi El Kebeer
  • Bedouin Night
Overnight camping at the New White Desert (light lunch, dinner)

 

Camp

  • a shared toilet will be available at the camp site
  • mattresses, sleeping bags, and blankets will be provided

Day 2

Black Desert

After breakfast, you will get to see unique rock formations that resemble a chicken, mushroom, and a rabbit. Natural masterpieces sculpted by the wind. Hop in your vehicle and set off towards the Black Desert. Once you arrive, grab your sandboard and prepare to put your skills to the test. Amidst this unique landscape, you'll see a Black Mountain, its darkened facade is a testament to the ages of erosion that have shaped this remarkable terrain. Then, head the Salt Lake before heading back to the lodge. Once you reach the lodge, you'll have time to freshen up and have lunch before you head back to Cairo. 

  • Mushroom
  • Chicken
  • Rabbit
  • Black Mountain
  • Salt Lake
(breakfast, lunch)

 

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All meals mentioned on the itinerary
  • All sightseeing tours and entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle 
  • German speaking companion 
  • All service charges and taxes

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Meals other than mentioned in above itinerary
  • Drinks and beverages
  • Optional activities
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping
  • Insurance
Electricity

In Egypt, the power supply is nominally Type C and F, with a standard voltage of 220V and a frequency of 50Hz.

Packing List
  • Comfortable Clothing
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Bathing Suit
  • Towel
  • Jacket
  • Sun Protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses)
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Camera (if available)
  • Flashlight (if available)
  • Power Bank (if available)
  • Speakers (if available)
  • Snacks (nuts, energy bars)
  • Electrolytes (if available)
Tipping

Tipping is an expected, though not compulsory, component of your tour program. While it's not mandatory, it's customary to tip around $5 per day per person for drivers. For other service providers, the amount is at your discretion, but an average of $5 USD is typical.

Remember, tipping directly benefits the local community. Although it may not be customary for you, it is an important source of income for those in the tourism industry. Giving a tip should be a seen as a formal 'thank you', and the action should in no way be awkward.