White Deserts

White Desert - A Tamer Safari representative will pick up guests from their hotel in Cairo in the morning and head towards Bahariya Oasis. Upon arrival, guests will check in at the hotel and enjoy lunch. Afterward, a local tour around Bahariya Oasis will commence, showcasing the best natural sites such as the date gardens, the salty lake, the dunes, Pyramid Mountain, and English Mountain. The day concludes with a drive to the Black Desert to set up camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Bahariya Oasis - Bahariya Oasis is a notable oasis in Egypt’s Western Desert, celebrated for its rich history, natural beauty, and archaeological importance. It acts as a gateway to exploring the desert and nearby attractions like the Black Desert and the White Desert. Here is a detailed look at Bahariya Oasis:

1. Geographical Overview:
   • Location: Bahariya Oasis is situated about 370 kilometers southwest of Cairo and is one of Egypt’s main oases, covering approximately 2,000 square kilometers.
   • Landscape: The oasis is encircled by hills and features lush date palm groves, natural springs, and agricultural fields. It is also bordered by striking desert landscapes, such as the Black Desert to the east.
2. Historical Significance:
   • Ancient Roots: Bahariya has been inhabited since ancient times and was a crucial part of trade routes between the Nile Valley and Libya. It played a significant role during the ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman periods.

Black Desert - The Black Desert in the Bahariya Oasis is a remarkable natural feature located in Egypt’s Western Desert. It is renowned for its unique and striking landscape, contrasting with the nearby White Desert. Here is more detailed information about the Black Desert:

1. Geographical Overview:
   • Location: The Black Desert is located in the Bahariya Oasis, approximately 100 kilometers northeast of the White Desert and around 370 kilometers southwest of Cairo.
   • Area: The desert spans a significant region within the larger expanse of the Western Desert.
   • Topography: Characterized by volcanic hills, mountains, and vast sandy plains covered with a dark layer of iron-rich basalt and other volcanic rocks.
2. Geological Features:
   • Volcanic Origins: The black rocks and dark appearance result from ancient volcanic activity. The landscape is dotted with mounds and hills formed from solidified lava and basalt, giving the terrain its distinct dark coloration.

Day 2

White Desert - After breakfast, the journey continues with a drive to explore more of the Black Desert, visiting El Marssos Mountain, and then heading to El Hez village to see the cold spring. The trip proceeds to the Crystal Mountain and Aqapat area, followed by an off-road drive through the valleys to reach the Green Spring, where lunch is served. Guests can view the spring from Roman times before driving towards the New White Desert, home to the best limestone formations. A pleasant spot is chosen to set up camp for dinner and an overnight stay under the stars.

White Desert - The White and Black Deserts are two breathtaking landscapes in Egypt, located within the Western Desert, part of the larger Sahara Desert. These unique areas offer a dramatic contrast in natural features and are popular among travelers for their surreal, almost otherworldly beauty. Here’s an overview:

• White Desert: Located about 45 km north of the oasis town of Farafra, it’s known for its mesmerizing landscape, marked by bright white chalk rock formations sculpted by wind erosion over thousands of years. Some key features of the White Desert include:
  • Unique Formations: The chalk formations, some resembling giant mushrooms, animals, or other abstract shapes, are a result of weathering. The area looks particularly magical during sunrise and sunset when the rocks take on a pinkish or golden hue.
  • White Sands: The sand and rocks in this region have a distinct pale color, giving the area its name and adding a mystical quality.
  • Protected Area: Since 2002

Day 3

White Desert - After enjoying breakfast at the camp, preparations begin for the return drive to the oasis. There may be an opportunity for a shower before taking transportation back to Cairo.

• Round-trip private transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
• Complete meal package with 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners
• All-inclusive pricing with taxes and service charges covered
• Expert desert guide for your adventure
• Two nights of desert camping accommodation
• Private 4x4 excursion to the white and black deserts
• Complimentary bottled water throughout the trip
• Included entrance fees to historic sites
• Convenient hotel pick up and drop off service

• Any extras not mentioned in the program
• Personal spendings
• Tipping

This excursion will take you to Bahariya Oasis in the Western Desert and then out into the surrounding desert to see the unique regions known at the Black and White Deserts in a unique adventure experience.

Everything is legendary in the White Desert. The huge, rare chalk rocks are not just rocks, but giant, plastic sculptures that colonize the void, carved by the creative hand of nature. There is the rock that is in the shape of a bird, that is in the shape of an animal, that resembles a “Sphinx” statue, that resembles a human being, that mimics a tree, and that becomes a canopy under which passers- by lie.

• recommended for all travelers

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.