This is an annual event, and 2026 promises to be one of the best years in recent memory due to the 100% New Moon on August 12, which will create exceptionally dark skies perfect for viewing up to 100 meteors per hour!
Program Highlights
· Destination: White Desert National Park (via Bahariya Oasis & Al Haiz)
· Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
· Pickup: 8:00 AM from your hotel in Cairo
· Return: 9:00 PM on Day 3
· Transport: Private air-conditioned car & 4×4 Jeep safari
· Price: €450 per person
Suggested Gratuities of 10% for our staff who make your journey flawless
📅 Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo to Al Haiz & Desert Camp (August 12)
· 08:00 AM – Pickup from your Cairo hotel. Private A/C transfer to Bahariya Oasis (approx. 4-5 hours)
· Arrival at Bahariya – Stop at Al Haiz, the southernmost village of the oasis, for lunch and a visit to local natural springs
· Afternoon – Switch to a 4×4 Jeep for a safari through the Black Desert and a stop at Crystal Mountain
· Sunset – Arrive at the first campsite in the White Desert. Set up camp among the surreal chalk formations as the sun sets
· Night – Enjoy a traditional Bedouin dinner and Bonfire, followed by the main event: Perseid meteor shower viewing under a perfectly dark, new moon sky
Day 2: Full Desert Exploration (August 13)
· Sunrise – Wake up for sunrise photography and breakfast
· Morning – Explore the New White Desert, visiting iconic rock formations like the “Chicken and Mushroom” . Includes sandboarding on the dunes
· Afternoon – Visit the Aqabat Valley and hidden fossil sites
· Sunset – Arrive at the second campsite deep in the desert. Dinner under the stars, with a second night of incredible stargazing
Day 3: Return to Cairo
· Morning – Breakfast and a short final tour of the White Desert.
· Late Morning – Return to Al Haiz Oasis for lunch and a fresh water spring swim, meet the farm animals or relax under the date palms
· Afternoon – 4PM Transfer back to Cairo in your private car, arriving 9PM
✅ Your Package Includes
· Private, air-conditioned transport from Cairo and back
· Expert desert guide & driver in a 4×4 Toyota Landcruisers
· Fully equipped desert camp (tents, sleeping bags, blankets, pillows) .
· All meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
· Unlimited water, coffee, Bedouin tea, and snacks
· Campfire entertainment and Bedouin music
🏜️ About Al Haiz & The White Desert
Al Haiz is the southernmost village of the Bahariya Oasis, a gateway to the Western Desert . The region is known for its unique geology, with the White Desert offering a spectacular, alien landscape of limestone formations that provide a breathtaking backdrop for astrophotography .
The area is a photographer’s dream. The lack of light pollution makes it one of the best places on Earth to capture the Milky Way and the Perseid meteors . This year’s new moon ensures you will capture the best possible shots without any moonlight washing out the stars.
