- Baharia - white Desert - Farafra - Dakhla - Kharga - Baris Oasis - luxor
- 6 days/5 night
Day 1: Cairo to Baharia
In the early morning drive to Baharia Oasis which is 365 km away from Cairo. Visit the English houseMeet the famous Baharia Mountains, Eldess and Maghrafa, the Hot Spring of El Ghaba and sand dunes in Baharia Oasis. Dinner and overnight camping.
Day 2: White Deser
After breakfast, visit the Valley of Mummies which dates back to the Roman Era & excavated in 1997. Then continue driving to the White Desert road which is 120km from the Oasis of Baharia. During the drive there is a chance to make photo stops in the Black Desert, the Rose Desert and in a nice place called Ell Aqabat where stone collectors can find various colored stones. Drive to the Crystal Mountain before reaching the White Desert where you can take stunning pictures of the sunset view and natural limestone formations. Dinner and overnight camping.
Day 3: Farafra & Dakhla
Today we drive on for 340km to reach the Dakhla Oasis passing by another small oasis called Farafra. Enroute also visit the old Temple of Deir El Haggar and the old tombs of El Mozawakka both dated to the Greco-Roman Era. You can also visit the old city of El Qaser which dated to the Islamic Era. Set up camp in a sand dunes area.
Day 4: Kharga
After breakfast there is the opportunity to make a camel trip trough the sand dunes to see the sunrise, ending this trip beside a nice water spring called the Magic Spring. Afterwards we then drive to the Oasis of Kharga, the largest. Approx driving distance is 200km. Enroute visit the old tomb of Balat and the Temple of Beshendi which dated to the Pharonic Era.
Day 5: Oasis of Baris
Breakfast then on to visit the old Coptic Tombs of El Bagawat, the Temple of Hibis, ruins of El Nadoura Temple and the old city of Kharga, along with a carpet & dates factory. Then continue driving to the small Oasis of Baris enroute visiting the Temples of El Gowita and Kasr El Zayatt both dated to the Pharonic era. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: End of Jeep Safari in Luxor
Today visit the Temple of Dush and then the old village of Egyptian architect Hassan Fathi who built the chapel style. Afterwards continue on the 245km drive to Luxor where your safari will end.
An extension of your safari trip can be made at any of the destination upon your request.
Program includes:
- 5 Nights desert safari Camping / Hotel on full board basis.
- Transfers using air-conditioned vehicle.
- Multilingual expert Egyptologist guide.
- Meet and assist service in all destinations.
- Entrance fees when applicable.
- All taxes and services.
Excluding the following:
entry visa / international and domestic air fare / sleeper train / any optional tour / Personal items / Gratuities /
Insurance
General information about safari trips:
- All transportation are conducted using a new 4WD fully air conditioned with powerful diesel engines. The cars are spacious to ensure comfort for all passengers with wide windows to allow good view. The Safari jeep is equipped with GPS ( a special navigator tool connected with a satellite for direction) and first aid kit. Cooling boxes are available in each car to ensure drinks are cool and food is preserved form the heat. Books, maps of Egypt and binoculars, are available in the car.
- Each vehicle is equipped with 400-liter fuel tanks, extraction equipment, sand mats, roof racks and spare tires. Each expedition is secured with, complete set of spare parts and tools.
- The tents are of doom shape and well ventilated, they have enough room for movement. Mattresses, sleeping bags, clean sheets and blankets are available for each client.
- All necessary cooking utensils are available ( kitchen utensils, cooking gear and stoves, mugs and glassware, trash bags, ice boxes)
- The hotels or camps used for accommodation in the Oasis are clean with running water bathrooms.