The 9 Best White Desert & Oasis Trips

1.White & Black Desert tour 2 Days 1 night camping from Cairo.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $110Our pick

Spend two days crossing Egypt’s Black and White Deserts from Cairo by van and Toyota 4x4. Expect chalk formations, basalt hills, Crystal Mountain, sunset, sandboarding, a campfire dinner, star-filled skies, and a basic overnight camp. Guides may include Hazem, Badr, Mahmoud, Wahid, or Careem.

“Very nice trip and stunning nature, yet the pickup location was a challenge as the selected pickup point was different from the actual pickup location at very early time”

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2.2-Day Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 2 days · from $205

You leave Cairo or Giza for Bahariya Oasis, then ride a 4x4 through the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, and White Desert National Park. Expect sandboarding, a sulfur-water swim, dinner by the fire, and a night in a tent beneath the stars. Guide assignments vary, with Eslam, Bakr, Yaya, and Anas among the praised guides.

“Sharing about the sites..the different stops that were gorgeous! The brothers were so awesome (and the food at the desert camp was AMAZING). We traveled quite a ways so be prepared for that. The areas we stopped at were so beautiful and natural.”

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3.White & Black desert camping tour 2 Days 1 night From Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $110

Leave Cairo early for a long but rewarding ride to Bahariya Oasis, then switch to a 4x4 for the Black Desert, Agabat Valley, sandboarding, sunset, and a night in the White Desert. Guides such as Mahmoud, Momo, Hazem, and Badr handle the driving, cooking, camp, and local stories. Meals are included, but park fees cost extra.

“Best experience. The owner will message you via whatsapp explaining the details of the trip and your pickup area and time, i like this because it is well organized. Camping in the desert under the stars is the best experience of this tour together with other tourist makes our desert night really fun with dancing and sumptuous dinner. Follow the tour guide on the allotted time for you to experience the whole trip.”

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4.Private tour El Fayoum Oasis and Wadi Rayan waterfall from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $80Best value

Travel from Cairo in a private air-conditioned van with a guide such as Amr, Megoo, Ali, or Mina. Visit Lake Qarun, Wadi El Rayan waterfall, Mudawara Mountain, Medinet Madi, and Tunis Village. Lunch, park tickets, a short boat trip, and 30 minutes of sandboarding are included.

“This was an amazing experience. Beautiful scenery. The guide was Ali. He was excellent A+. I would recommend 100% this tour if you love nature and countryside. The entire service was fantastic including transportation, food, activities and customer service given by the guide and driver. They were A+. Ali was my tour guide 👍”

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5.Siwa Oasis All inclusive 3 days Tour from Cairo or Giza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · from $315

Travel privately from Cairo or Giza to Siwa with an air-conditioned vehicle, a desert 4x4 safari, sandboarding, salt-lake swimming, hot springs, historic sites, and two nights of accommodation. Guides such as Magdy, Hassan, Anton, and Mary have been praised for their care, though the long road journey requires stamina.

“Outstanding experience with Magdy and his team!!!! I was a bit jet lagged for the trip and I lost a pair of sunglasses and a variety of other unfortunate circumstances, but Magdy and his team saved the day every time, seamlessly without any fuss! Truly hospitable and professional.”

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6.White Desert – Overnight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews

Set out from Bawiti with Mohammed and his Bedouin family for two days across Egypt’s Western Desert. You’ll visit the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, and the White Desert, then camp under the stars with dinner by the fire. The trip ends at a hot spring, with meals, camping gear, guiding, and bus-station transfers included.

“Amazing experience with amazing crew. One of the best camping I’ve ever had and you should definitely try!”

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7.Siwa Oasis Tour All inclusive 3 Days Experience from Cairo&Giza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · from $319

Travel from Cairo to Siwa with a private guide and driver, then float in salt lakes, swim at Cleopatra’s Pool, sandboard across the Great Sand Sea, visit ancient sites, and watch desert sunsets. Guides such as Amn, Mo, Aya, Mahmoud, and Mazen have been praised for careful driving, local knowledge, photos, and warm service.

“This tour was an unforgettable journey through Siwa’s breathtaking landscapes and rich culture. Floating in the tranquil Salt Lake, relaxing in the hot springs, and enjoying the calm waters of Cleopatra’s Pool were highlights of the trip. The desert safari with Aiman—our adventRead more”

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8.Full-Day Fayoum Oasis and Waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan Tour from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $99

You’ll leave Cairo with a guide and private driver for Fayoum Oasis, Lake Qarun, the Fayoum museum, Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls, and a short felucca ride. Guides such as Galal, Henry, Mahmoud Badr, and Osama have earned praise for clear history lessons and friendly service. Lunch, park fees, and hotel transfers are included.

“Good guide, interesting fort, and fun boat ride (he let us play with the boat). Our lunch was enjoyable.”

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9.Siwa Oasis All Inclusive Tour From Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $453

Travel from Cairo to Siwa with Mohamed, Youssef, or another local guide from the team. Spend two days visiting Old Shali, the Oracle Temple, Cleopatra Spring, salt lakes, mountain tombs, and the Great Sand Sea, with 4x4 safari time, sandboarding, meals, and desert nights included.

“Mohamed, along with his guides Youssef (Siwa Star!) and the others, are truly exceptional people. We shared a magical moment as a family, discovering the beauty of Siwa-a place unlike any other in Egypt. I am deeply grateful for their hospitality and kindness. In addition Read more”

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