Eid in the Oasis: Springs, Palms, Black & White Deserts – 3 Nights May 27-30, 2026

Baharyia + Al Haiz Oasis Ecolodge

| 3 nights / 4 days |

Day 1 – Arrival + Al Haiz Oasis

· Check into new chalet. Local tour of Al Haiz – visit our farm, see date palm cultivation (date fingers/spathes everywhere).

· Swim in our cool spring pool (perfect for May heat).

· Roast lamb Mandi Dinner + evening semsameya music around the campfire.

Day 2 – Baharyia Tour + Black Desert Sunset

· Vintage Toyota Landcruiser 4×4 caravan tour to Baharyia’s fresh springs (swim in Crystal Spring, Bir al Ghaba).

· Lunch under ancient date palms in a lush orchard.

· Afternoon: Climb English Mountain for oasis views.

– Visit the local Salt Lake

· Sunset: Black Desert (volcanic mountains between Baharyia & Al Haiz).

· Campfire tea + snacks as the sun turns lava rocks gold.

· Return to lodge. Night: dinner, drum & flute session.

Day 3 – White Desert Expedition

· Early departure: White Desert via Aguabat Valley (Valley of Obstacles) – dramatic rock passages.

· Visit Crystal Mountain (quartz crystals glowing in the sand).

· Lunch en route – Learn to make Garassa – Bedouin bread baked under hot sand in the campfire. Eat it warm with butter & honey, or fresh tomato salsa.

· Feast dinner + Eid party – dancing to drums, flute, semsameya under the stars.

· Overnight chalet.

Day 4 – Departure

· Breakfast. Transfer back to Cairo.

What’s Included:

· Round-trip Cairo transport (A/C vehicle)

· 3 nights new chalet rooms (private bath, cooling)

· All meals – organic, locally grown

· Private spring pool on our land (200+ date palms)

· Al Haiz local tour + farm animal visit

· Vintage Landcruiser 4×4 tours:

· Baharyia fresh springs

· English Mountain, Salt Lake

· Black Desert sunset

· White Desert + Aguabat Valley + Crystal Mountain

· Garassa bread-making lesson (eat what you bake)

· Campfire Bedouin tea & snacks

· Live traditional music (dancing encouraged)

· Bedouin hospitality & local guides

Per person, double: 290€

Single supplement: 320€

Limited chalets for Eid – book early.

Don’t forget: Swimsuit | Sun protection | Layers | Camera/charger/headlamp or flashlight | Dancing energy!

Contact Abdu Shaban: +20 100 951 0219 on WhatsApp or visit our website: www.alhaizoasis.com Email: alhaizegypt@gmail.com

Published by abdushaban

I own a desert adventure company and eco lodgings in Bahariya Oasis, Egypt.

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