Best Safari Tours from Cairo

Best Safari Tours from Cairo | Egypt Tour Packages

Hagar Asal

Department of Civilization and History

  • 22 Jul, 2024

The Best Cairo Desert safaris

Egypt offers a wide range of travel packages and exciting Cairo safari tours. Explore the beautiful sites such as Bahariya Oasis, White Desert, Black Desert, Farafra Oasis, Dakhla Oasis, and Kharga Oasis. Experience the natural beauty, sleep under the stars, and immerse yourself in desert life. Interact with the friendly locals and choose from our Egypt Desert Safari Tour Packages for an unforgettable adventure.


2 Day tour to the White Desert and Bahariya Oasis from Cairo

The White Desert 
Experience a 2-Day trip to the White Desert and Bahariya Oasis from Cairo, with an overnight camping adventure in the white desert, explore the black desert, Crystal Mountain, and enjoy untouched nature!
Day1:
Depart at 06:00 am from your hotel in Giza or Cairo to Bahariya Oasis, 350 km east of Cairo. The journey takes about 4 hours. Enjoy 2 coffee breaks and see iron ore being transported to Helwan's Steel mill. Arrive at Bahariya oasis at 10:00, meet your Safari guide, and head to the black desert. Lunch at El Haize oasis at 12:00, with a hot water spring to relax in. Visit the valley of Agabat at 13:00 and reach the valley of Agabat in the white desert at 14:00.
Day2:
Watch the sunrise at 06:00, have breakfast in the desert, then visit Crystal Mountain. Return to Bahariya Oasis, relax at Bir Sigam hot spring, and in the summer, visit Bir Madi cold spring. Lunch in Bahariya before heading back to Cairo.
Additional options:
1- Explore the museum of the golden mummies, Bawiti tombs, and Alexander the Great temple in Bahariya Oasis 
2- Take a 3-hour tour of Bahariya Oasis, including palm and olive fields, Gebel Maghrafa, and the English Mountain summit for sunset view. Drive back to Cairo afterwards.Book you trip online now 




Best tour to Siwa Oasis from Cairo

3 DAYS TRIP TO SIWA OASIS FROM CAIRO
Day1:
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 5:00 am. It's a long drive to El Alamein, approximately 259 km, so we suggest grabbing a breakfast box from your hotel. The journey will take around 3 hours, with a coffee break along the way. We will reach El Alamein by 08:30. The El Alamein Museum is a small yet fascinating stop for those interested in war memorabilia. Established in 1965 from battlefield debris, it houses uniforms, weapons, flags, and other war-related items. The El Alamein War Cemetery is a solemn but significant site, where numerous soldiers from different countries are laid to rest or commemorated. The German and Italian war memorials also hold historical and cultural importance.

Day2:
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel. We will pick you up at 07:00 am to explore Siwa's top attractions. Our first stop will be the Alexander the Great Temple, also known as the Temple of the Oracle. Legend has it that Alexander the Great visited this temple to confirm his divine lineage. Next, we will visit the salty lake where you can float due to its high salt concentration. Choose Crystal Lake for a pure experience. Don't forget to bring a bottle of Mineral water for a refreshing rinse after swimming. The salt lakes in Siwa are known for their healing properties similar to the Dead Sea. We will then see Cleopatra's Bath, followed by the temple of Umm Ubaydah or Amun temple. Enjoy a traditional Siwan lunch at Abdo restaurant before embarking on a desert adventure in the Great Sand Sea. Prepare for thrilling sandboarding on Egypt's finest dunes! Explore the hot and Cold spring Bir Waheed. Later, savor some traditional Bedouin Tea at sunset and spend the night in the desert Camp with a BBQ dinner. If you prefer a hotel stay over the camp, there are charming Ecolodges in Siwa.

Day3:
Have breakfast at the camp at 07:00, then return to Siwa Oasis to visit the Shali fortress is a place that was formed a long time ago. Currently, there are no people living inside, but there are many people living around it. Shali Fortress . The fortress, built in the 13th century, served as the center of Siwan life for over 800 years. The mosque is still in use today, with many homes restored and some turned into guesthouses. After visiting the fortress, head to the The Mountain of the Dead is a mysterious and imposing landmark in the Siwa Oasis. Mountain of the Dead , where tombs from different periods are cut into the side of the mountain. Finally, drive to Cairo passing by Marsa Matrouh for lunch, known for its sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters. Lunch will be served at Magdy restaurant, either a seafood or Bedouin restaurant. Arrive in Cairo at 20:00.Book now your trip


Day trip to Wadi Al Hitan and Fayoum Oasis from Cairo

TRIP TO WADI AL HITAN AND FAYOUM OASIS FROM CAIRO
We provide a special Day trip to Wadi Al Hitan and Fayoum Oasis from Cairo. Explore ‘Wadi Al Hitan’, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 4*4 vehicles. Depart from Cairo hotel to Tunis village in El Fayoum Oasis. Travel distance: 126 km. Duration: 1 hour 52 mins. Embark on an adventure with a Toyota land cruiser 4x4 to Wadi Al Hitan from Tunis village in Fayoum. Wadi Al Hitan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich collection of whale fossils and skeletons. Enjoy lunch and return to Tunis village to visit The Magic Lake and Gebel Al-Mudawara.

The Magic Lake offers stunning views of sand dunes and beautiful sunsets. Gebel Al Mudawara, located south of the waterfall, is a picturesque area with three mountains along the lakeshore, perfect for picnics.

Visit Wadi El Rayan, a depression 42 meters below sea level covering 673 km. Enjoy tea by the Rayan waterfall at sunset before returning to Tunis village and then back to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo at 19:00. Book now online 


Bast tour in Fayoum from Cairo

2 Day Camping trip in Fayoum from Cairo
Explore a special camping adventure to Fayoum and Wadi Al Hitan (Whales Valley) from Cairo. Spend the night camping in the desert and visit the protected area of Wadi Al Hitan, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.

Day1:
At 07:00 AM, you will be picked up from Cairo airport and driven to El Fayoum Oasis in the Western Desert in a comfortable car. Your journey will then continue to Wadi Al Hitan in Egypt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After having lunch at 12:00, you will visit the Magic Lake and Gebel Al-Mudawara. The Magic Lake in Wadi El Rayan is famous for its changing colors and beautiful sunsets. Gebel Al Mudawara, located seven kilometers south of the waterfall, is a picturesque area with three mountains along the lakeshore, perfect for picnics. Wadi El Rayan, a depression 42 meters below sea level covering 673 square kilometers, became a water reservoir in 1966 when connected to Qarun Lake. Enjoy tea time by sunset, followed by a BBQ dinner and overnight camping.

Day2:
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian breakfast before heading to the Hawara Pyramid at 09:00. The pyramid was built by King Amunemhat III and is an important archaeological site. The Mortuary temple, known as the labyrinth, was visited by ancient travelers and is a fascinating place to explore. Afterward, visit the Museum of Kom Aushim and Karanis to learn more about the history of the region.Book now online.




Best tour to the white desert in Egypt

4 days tour to the white desert with Djara Cave and Bahariya oasis from Cairo
Experience a 4-day tour to the white desert in Egypt and Djara Cave from Cairo. The tour includes camping for one night in the valley of Agabat and one night in the white desert. Explore the black desert, Crystal Mountain, and enjoy the unspoiled nature! You will be taken to Bahariya Oasis and then to the surrounding region to witness the unique black and white desert in Egypt from Cairo.

Day1:
Depart from your hotel in Giza or Cairo and head to Bahariya Oasis. The journey will take around 4 hours. There will be 2 coffee breaks during the trip. On the way, you will see railways used to transport iron ore deposits to the Steel mill at Helwan. Upon arrival at Bahariya Oasis, you will meet your Safari guide and begin your adventure. Drive to the Black Desert, named for the black powder covering its mountains and sand. Lunch will be served in El Haize Oasis, known as a separate oasis during Roman times. Before lunch, relax in a hot water spring to reduce stress. Visit the Water Museum in El Haize Oasis to learn about the importance of underground water for desert dwellers. Continue your journey to the Valley of Agabat and visit Ain Khedra at 14:00. then Arrive at the Valley of Agabat is deep within the white desert white-desert Egypt You have to be there to feel the out-worldly beauty of the place. Millions of years ago, the place used to be under the sea. Over the years, unique rock formations of limestone, chalk (and maybe sand) developed. explore the white desert white-desert Egypt National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt. There are hundreds of images here each one is reminiscent of an animal- Chicken- A sphinx, Camels, tents, Mushrooms, 17:30 Make tents and Enjoy the sunset, 18:30 As the sky turns pink then the deepest fiery orange, the rock-shapes fade, and silence are all around. Sitting around a small fire and enjoying the simplest meal of chicken, rice, and vegetables, you will feel like nothing has ever tasted so good. Bedouin staff will arrange dinner and desert camping. ( Vegetarian food is available )

Day2:
At 06:00, watch the sunrise in the desert. Have breakfast there at 08:00. Then, drive to El Khor Mountain, which is 70 km off-road from the valley of Agabat. You'll arrive at 10:00. It's an amazing area with sand dunes. At 11:00, drive to Sahel Baraka and take the highway to Djara Cave, which is 110 km from Sahel Baraka. Djara Cave is a quiet and mystical desert with rock-art depictions of gazelles and other wild animals. The dripstone roof of the cave adds to its magical beauty. Lunch will be served at Ain El Serw, the Magic Spring, in the White Desert National Park. Explore the desert by discovering Qaraween sand dunes by Jeep 4x4 and enjoy sandboarding. Arrive at the White Desert in Egypt at 16:00. Witness the surprising changes in the landscape from the black desert to the white limestone mushroom-shaped formations. Enjoy the sunset at 17:30 and camp in the White Desert at 19:00 with a BBQ dinner.

Day3:
At 06:00 am, watch the sunrise and have breakfast in the desert. Then head to Bahariya Oasis. At 09:00, stop by Crystal Mountain, also known as Gebel al-Izzaz. It's a crystal hill made of quartzite crystals that sparkle in the sunlight. Next, visit Bir Sigam, a hot spring 7 km east of Bahariya on the Cairo road. Have lunch at a local restaurant in Bahariya at 12:00. Explore Bahariya Oasis, including the palm and olive fields, Gebel Maghrafa, and Lake al-Marun. Watch the sunset from the summit of English Mountain. Finally, check in at Alaya hotel.

Day4:
After having breakfast, you will explore the tombs of Bannentiu and Djed-Ankh-Amun-Iuf (Zed-Amun) at Qasr Selim, which date back to the 26th Dynasty. In 1938, the Egyptian archaeologist Ahmed Fakhry discovered four tombs at the ridge of Qarat Qasr Selim. Next, you will visit Bawiti, the capital of Bahariya Oasis, followed by a visit to the Museum of the Golden Mummies and the Temple of Ain El Muftella in Bahariya Oasis. Enjoy lunch in Bahariya Oasis before heading back to Cairo. Book now online



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