White Desert Camping & Al Haiz Ecolodge

Spend 2 nights, 3 days out of Cairo experiencing off road adventure travel in Egypts White Desert, incredible landscapes photography, geological sites, camels, relaxation, fresh springs, traditional Bedouin foods, stargazing & campfires.

White Desert Safari & Al Haiz Ecolodge: 3 Days 2 Nights 

•  Outdoor camping, meet new friends
•  4×4 safari adventures in dunes and White Desert
•  Sand boarding, meet local camels
•. Traditional cooking methods
•  Campfire under the Full moon
•  Sightseeing, photography, relaxation in springs.

Full detailed program:

• Pickup in Cairo 8AM at Cilantro Cafe -Mustafa Mahmoud Square
• Travel 360 kms Southwest to arrive in Baharya Oasis, tea and coffee stop at Oasis Restaurant
• Arrive in Al Haiz Oasis for Lunch
• Take a welcome drink, get settled into rooms, rest under the palm trees, swim in the fresh water spring, discover the farm and surroundings.
• Before dinner we will take a sunset dune ride of surrounding area of Al Haiz and Rees. Take tea in the dunes at sunset. Visit some local camels.
• Return for a BBQ dinner in Al Haiz Ecolodge
• 7AM rise and shine for a hot coffee and breakfast for 8AM and final packing. Transfer to 4×4 Landcruisers and start our Safari through the Black Desert, Aguabat Area, arriving at our camp in The White Desert.
• Set-up camp, enjoy nature surroundings at sunset and  the unique rock formations
• Settle in for a Traditional Bedouin meal, fireside evening, music, stargazing and storytelling.
• 6AM Sunrise in the incredible White Desert, enjoy hot coffee, a full Bedouin breakfast with fresh bread & fresh fruit
• After breakfast we will pack up camp and start a tour of Old White Desert, visit ancient Acacia Tree & Crystal Mountain, heading north to Al Haiz Oasis
• Lunch served in Al Haiz Ecolodge
• 3PM Leave for Baharya Oasis, grab snacks for the ride home or shop dates & oil market before leaving back to Cairo, arriving at pickup destination around 9PM

PRICE: 450€ per person minimum 2 people (single rate available)

Price includes: Private room in Al Haiz Lodge, camping tents, sleeping bag, mattress. All meals, water, fruits, snacks, 4×4 transportation, permission, natural park tickets, transfer from Cairo

Don’t forget: Sunhat for the day, bathing suit for natural spring, travel towel, and light jacket for evening, power-bank, head-lamp, cash for purchases or gratuities

The trip might be canceled due to: governmental changes or bad weather.

For reservation to book your trip: Joanne Clayton: alhaizoasis@egypt.com

We will cross a remote and mysterious region between the Baharya and Farafara oases, hiking 20–25km daily through vast, magnificent landscapes. This route includes the unique White Desert in the heart of Egypt’s Western Desert—a lunar-like terrain with stunning sunsets and night skies. This trip offers a complete desert experience: silence, camels, unmatched scenery, and traditional food. It is a journey for physical challenge, rejuvenation, and self-reflection.

Itinerary

Day 1

· 10:00 – Meet at hotel and depart for Baharyia Oasis (400km from Cairo).

· 13:00 – Arrive at Al Haiz Oasis Eco-Lodge for lunch and rest amid palm trees and pools.

· 15:00 – Final preparations; head toward Crystal Mountain, a region of crystal hills.

· 16:00 – Meet camels and attendants. Explore Crystal Mountain, then have tea and head into the Aqabat desert.

· 18:00 – Arrive at Base Camp 1. Bedouin dinner and overnight camp.

Days 2–5

· 5:00 – Wake before dawn; light fire.

· 5:30 – Coffee, tea, and light breakfast.

· 6:00 – Pack gear and load camels.

· 7:00 – Begin hiking. Stops made as needed or at interesting sites.

· 11:30–14:00 – Midday rest, lunch, and escape from the heat.

· 18:30 – Arrive at night camp; unload camels, set up camp, dinner, and sleep.

Day 6

· 6:00 – Wake, hot drinks, breakfast.

· Morning – Hike final 10km to the asphalt road; lunch under a lone palm tree.

· 13:00 – Farewell to camels and crew.

· 15:00 – Return to oasis for a hot natural spring shower and refreshments.

· 18:00 – Al-Haize Desert Eco Lodge for the night.

· 21:00 – Traditional Bedouin dinner with local band entertainment.

Day 7 (Saturday, 17th Feb)

· 9:00 – Leisurely wake-up and breakfast at Eco Lodge.

· 11:00 – Tour AlHaiz Oasis; tea on a dune overlooking ruins.

· 14:00 – Lunch.

· 15:00 – Drive back to Cairo.

Important Information

· Route: Crystal Mountain – Aqabat – Ain El Sareo (Magic Spring) – Wady Hinnis – White Desert.

· Distance: 20–30km daily, depending on pace and weather.

· White Desert: At least one night will be spent here.

· Safety: A support vehicle accompanies us (unseen during hiking). We meet the crew twice daily—at lunch and night camp.

· Luggage: Kept in the vehicle. You carry only a light backpack with snacks and water for the 3–4hr hike.

· Water/Provisions: Extra supplies carried by camels.

· Camels: Shared by 2–3 hikers. Camels can carry tired individuals, but we advise against riding at all times for the full nomadic experience.

· Support Vehicle: Tired or non-hiking individuals may ride in the 4×4 with the crew, but will accompany crew duties rather than sightsee.

Price

€950 / All Inclusive minimum groups of 3+ hikers.

Includes:

· All transportation to/from Cairo.

· All meals (minimum 3/day).

· Bottled water for the hike.

· Permissions, guides, camels, and support vehicle.

· Camping gear (mattress, blankets; bring your own sleeping bag if preferred).

Excludes:

· International flights.

· Hotels in Cairo.

Overseas Guests

We can assist with:

· Airport meet-and-assist and hotel transfer (not included in price).

· Extended visits and additional activities. Please provide flight details.

Contact: For inquiries, WhatsApp: +20 100 9510219

Email: Joanne Clayton alhaizoasis@gmail.com

((NEWS UPDATE)) DEC, 1ST, 2024: 
GREAT NEWS! Canadians can once again obtain a single-entry visa upon entry to Cairo Or Sharm el Sheik International Airports, or get an e-visa pre-travel (3-7 business days). You will require a valid passport (at least 6 months beyond travel exit date), address of the hotel, guardian’s information, proof of travel, and visa fee of $100 USD, CASH ONLY (no ripped, broken or pre-dates 2008 bills will be accepted). Please print your e-visa, and keep an electronic copy on your phone, laptop or tablet.

Please be advised at this time, Canadians have been denied entry because their passport bore an Isreali border stamp.

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As of October 1st, 2023, travel requirements to Egypt for Canadians has changed. Due to some ill advised international relations, Canada made it more difficult for Egyptians to travel to Canada. This prompted Egypt to change their requirements for Canadians. The application to obtain an e-visa website has been removed, they no longer answer emails or telephone at the consulate.

But there are 2 options in obtaining an Egyptian travel visa. Canada has 2 available consulates to process requests:

OTTAWA: 454 Laurier Avenue, East Ottawa, Ontario K1N6R3
MONTREAL: 1 Place Ville Marie, # 2617 , QUE H3B 4S3

Process:

• Fully completed and signed visa application form with ONE photo stapled to the form and ONE copy of the completed application form with photo
• ONE 2″ x 2″, recent high definition personal passport photo on white background (the photo must be no more than 6 months old)
• Actual Passport plus TWO copies of the information page (still valid for at least 6 months) and has an empty Visa page
• TWO copies of School registration for Student Visa Holders ONLY
• TWO photocopies of round-trip ticket or confirmed itinerary

Fees: If applying by Mail, all payments are in Cashier’s Check Only payable to the Consulate of Egypt. ( They DO NOT accept MONEY ORDER or PERSONAL CHECKS)

If applying in person: of $150 CAD cash is accepted. Please allow yourself as least 4 weeks turn around time.
If you are able to travel to Ottawa or Montreal, the process is the same for drop off. Please allow a minimum 2 weeks to process the visa.
Hours of operation: at the consulate for in-person drop off are as follows: 10AM-12PM to drop off package (you can pay cash only for in-person) and for pick-up hours are 2PM-4PM only.
Multy-entry visas: are the same steps but the fee is $200 CAD, is vaild for 90 days. Please remember you MUST leave passport with them for processing.
American & European Passport Holders: E-visas are available on-line for $25 USD or you can obtain a visa upon arrival at Cairo International Airport or Sharm el Sheik Airport.

For additional information, please visit their website:
https://www.egyptembassy.org/travel/visa-requirements/

SEPTEMBER arrives the sun starts to shift lower in our endless horizons. We feel the change in wind, in bird migration, and the long cast of shadows in the late afternoon on the mountains and on the desert dunes. This is the beginning of the best time to visit the Western Desert of the great Sahara, a days journey south of Cairo and the beginning of your adventure in a remote, breathtaking, diverse part of Egypt. If you seek out a different type of travel, enjoy immersing yourself in a foreign culture; through food language and music, seek thrill of discovery and camping under the endless stars, you have found your people.

 

Complete the desert routes for the ancient Pharaohs, Romans, Greeks, and traveling Bedouins from Cairo through the Western Desert through 4 of Egypts Oases, finishing on the mighty Nile in Luxor.

Day 1 over 5 nights and 6 days, our tour will take us from the bustling Cairo, through the plains of the Sahara, 380 kms southwest to Baharya Oasis, a continue for a short 25 minutes through the magestic Black Desert, we will reach our 1st nights destination; our private land and Ecolodge, Al Haiz Oasis. after a welcome drink, a quick tour of the camp and the buildings, get settled into rooms, then gather for a Bedouin BBQ dinner, tea and starry nights observation of the desert sky.

Day 2/3 after breakfast, we will leave for Crystal Mountain, Aguabat Valley, Ancient Roman Springs, The White Desert of Farafara Oasis, spending 2 nights in this incredible, diverse landscape.
Day 4 we pack camp and leave to meet the car for the trip to Dakhla Oasis and the beautiful Sosal House, settle into rooms, dinner.
Day 5 we will visit the ancient Islamic Village Al Qasr, Pharaonic Temple of Al Hagar, take a picnic lunch outside, returning to Sosal house for 2nd night.
Day 6 we leave for Kharga Oasis: the largest of all Egypt’s Western Oases, stopping for lunch and to visit the ancient Roman fort, Qasr el Baramoudy and the Temple of Hibis. The drive continues west, arriving in Luxor by dinner time.

TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS: INCLUDED

AL HAIZ OASIS

DESERT CAMPING

DAKHLA OASIS: SOSAL HOUSE

TRIP TRANSPORTATION: INCLUDED

From Cairo: Microbus
Al Haiz Oasis & off-road 2 nights: 4×4 Toyota Landcruisers
Farafara Oasis to Dakhla Oasis: Sedan Car
Dakhla to Kharga Oasis: Sedan Car
Kharga to Luxor: Microbus

PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
1 week ahead of travel, photos to be sent.

TICKET ENTRY & PARK PERMISSIONS
White Desert Natural Park, Museum, Temples and Tomb site entry fees: INCLUDED

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING
3 meals/day, bottled water, hot/cold beverages, fresh fruit & snacks, camping gear: including tent, mattress, sleeping bag, blanket.

Tipping & gratuities for craftsman, guides, drivers, temple gatekeepers, & housekeepers is optional but welcomed.

WHAT TO PACK
– head lamp or flashlight
– re-fillable water bottle
– wet nap tissues
– mosquito repellant
– powerbank
– light wind jacket
– hiking/sneakers and sandals
– favorite sleeping bag (if you wish)
– cool comfortable clothes in layers
– sunscreen, sunhat
– loose light scarf (good for wind/sand & sun)

CONTACT US:

Abdu or Saied Shaban: on WhatsApp for questions or pricing

Joanne Clayton: alhaizegyptgmail.com

Weekend in Western Desert: 2023 Season – Djara Cave, White Desert, Caraween Dunes, Crystal Mountain, Aguabat Valley, Ain Khadra & Ain Seuf (Magic Spring)

Join us for 3 nights, 4 days out of Cairo for our program in the Western Desert of Egypt.

Day 1: Pick-up in Cairo 7:30AM, 4.5 hour drive just past Baharya Oasis to our land in Al Haiz. Here we will take lunch and finish loading the cars. 2Pm we leave for our adventure off road starting in Crystal mountain. Fro here we make 3 decent into the Aguabat Valley, making stops for pictures along the way. By sunset we will arrive at our campsite in the south end of Aguabat area.
Set-up camp and have a BBQ dinner, campfire and hot tea under the starry night.

Day 2: 7AM wake-up to hot coffee, start to pack up camp while the crew prepare a hot breakfast including fresh made Bedouin bread & fresh fruits.
10AM we start our journey through the gorgeous Caraween Dunes south to Djara Cave, the largest of its kind in Egypt. After a short time on the asphalt, a quick rest stop to re-fuel, grab snacks or use the restroom, we will arrive at the cave by lunch time.
As you tour the cave, our crew will prepare a hot lunch outside the cave, where we will eat, have hot tea/coffee before we continue on by 2PM.
After a short time on the asphalt, we will head off-road again, passing through a very unique area of ‘watermelon stones’. Our journey continues north west through Caraween dunes, for an afternoon of riding the dunes, sand boarding, until we find the perfect spot to set-up camp for the night.

Day 3: 7AM sunrise in the dunes, with the long shadows and picturesque landscapes, we will pack up camp, have a hot breakfast. Continuing to head northwest through the dunes, we will arrive at the southend of the White desert by 11AM. We will spend the next few hours discovering the large wind-swept rock formations, stoping to walk and take pictures.
As we leave the White Desert, we will be on the asphalt for a short while until we arrive in Aguabat Valley, we will find a nice lunch spot in this area.
After lunch we will pack up and head back to Al Haiz Oasis Ecolodge. We will unpack while everyone settles into their rooms for a swim, shower and a restful sunset until dinner is served at 9PM.

Day 4: Good morning! Last breakfast with us at 9AM, enjoy the fresh spring pool, the animals on the farm, or relax in the sunshine until the mini-bus picks up by 2PM. Arriving in Cairo by 7PM.
 

Includes: Transportation from Cairo-return, 4×4 Toyota Landcruisers, expert Bedouin guides, Bedouin chef, room for 1 night in Al Haiz Lodge, 3 meals/day including beverages, water and snacks, camping gear: tents, plush sleeping bag, mattress, park permission.

CONTACT US: WHATSAPP: Abdu Shaban +20 100 9510219

This is an amazing opportunity to explore and discover one of the hidden gems of the Western Desert of Egypt; an area hardly known or visited.
It’s the cross road of ancient routes, and area of spectacular beauty, and diverse landscapes.
You will get the chance to wander across magnificent hills, spectacular dunes, and shimmering outcrops as if in some lost or unknown planet!

Detailed program:
Day 1: 
7AM – Pick-up from meeting point in Cairo, and drive to Baharya Oasis.
11AM – Meet our crew and 4×4’s at the point pf departure to the desert.
12:30PM – Stop for an amazing group lunch courtesy of our Bedouin chef
2:30PM – Resume our course into the desert to watch amazing landscapes and stop at a number of sites.
5:30PM – Stop for our night camp in the desert; coffee and refreshments are served by the campfire. Delicious dinner is freshly cooked in camp as we watch the stars and listen to some Bedouin songs if our crew is inspired.

Day 2: 
7AM – Wake-up call and enjoy coffee, tea and juices by the fire. Freshly baked bread is prepared.
9AM – Wander for an hour hike in the desert as our crew loads the vehicles and follow us to resume our desert excursion.
12PM – Stop for lunch by an amazing spot to capture the landscape of our Western Desert of Egypt.
2PM – Ensure our course to the highlight destination for the trip; a spectacular area of high hills, that shimmer up over the desert plain. This is an area of immense beauty and variety.
5PM – Camp amid the dunes of the spectacular bAy Maharrik belt with an amazing dinner served.

Day 3: 
6AM – A rather early wake-up call for hot drinks and refreshments
7AM – Breakfast is served
8AM – Leave our camp for a 1 hour walk of the desert until the crew loads the vehicles and pick us up. Our course is towards the oasis of Al-Harra, the northernmost oasis of Baharya
12:30PM – Stop for lunch in an amazing and spectacular picturesque area of “el-Garenat”
This area is hardly reached by visitors and one of the hidden gems of the Western Desert of Egypt.
4PM – Exit the desert at al-Harra oasis and arrive at the meeting point with the buses to take you back to Cairo

Price is 5200 for foreigners or 4400le for Egyptians – Per person

Price includes:
– all transportation to and from Cairo
– all meals; 3 meals/day
– 2 nights camping
– all camping gear; mattresses, blankets and tents
– All water and refreshments
– guiding and permissions

What to bring:
– head lamp
– re-fillable water bottle
– wet nappies
– heavy warm jacket
– hiking or warm shoes
– comfortable socks (we recommend wool/thermal between October-April)
– warm hat/toque (winter) light headscarf for sand and wind (summer)
– warm comfortable clothes in layers (winter)
– Light cotton clothes (May-September)

2 nights, 3 days December 2-4th, 2022

Agabat Off-road & Al Haiz Ecolodge Safari 

Off road adventure travel, landscapes photography, geological sites, camel and/or horse rides, relaxation, fresh spring plunge pool, traditional Bedouin foods, stargazing & campfires.

Caraween Dunes, White Desert & Al Haiz Ecolodge: 2 Nights, 3 days- December 2-4th

Activities will include :

•  Camping

•  4×4 safari adventures

•  Sand boarding 

•. Traditional cooking methods 

•  Campfire under the moon

• Sightseeing
• Star gazing
• Relaxation in Springs

Full detailed program:

• Pickup in Cairo 7:30AM at Cilantro Cafe -Mustafa Mahmoud Square
• Travel 360 kms Southwest to arrive in Al Haiz Oasis
• Take a welcome drink, hot lunch, get settled into rooms, rest under the palm trees, swim in the fresh water spring, discover the farm and surroundings. 
• Before dinner we will take a sunset dune ride of surrounding area of Al Haiz and Rees. Take tea in the dunes at sunset.  
• Return for a BBQ dinner in Al Haiz Ecolodge
• 6 AM sunrise, hot coffee by 7 AM, learn how to make Bedouin bread, enjoy a fresh breakfast outside.
• Transfer to 4×4 Landcruisers and start our Safari through the Black Desert, Agabat area, White Desert, arriving in Caraween dunes. 
• Set-up camp, settle in for a Traditional Bedouin meal, fireside evening, music, stargazing and storytelling. 
• 6AM Sunrise in the dunes, enjoy hot coffee, a full Bedouin breakfast with fresh bread & fresh fruit
• After breakfast we will pack up camp and start a tour of Old White Desert, visit ancient Acacia Tree & Crystal Mountain, heading north to Baharya Oasis. 
• Arrive in Baharya Oasis, grab snacks for the ride home and a hot lunch in Oasis Restaurant Baharya, shop dates & oil market before leaving back to Cairo, arriving at pickup destination around 8PM

PRICE: 3670le per person (Egyptian)

3900le non-Egyptian 

Price includes: Transportation from Cairo/return, lunch in Oasis Restaurant, room in Al Haiz Lodge, camping tents, sleeping bag, mattress. 3 meals/day, water, fruits, soda, snacks, 4×4 transportation, permission, natural park tickets 

Not including additional snacks, or all drinks in Restaurant & Cafe. 

Don’t forget: Sunhat for the day, bathing suit for natural spring, towel, and warm jacket for evening, power-bank, cash for purchases or gratuities (no bank, debit or visa available) 

The trip might be canceled due to:

governmental changes or bad weather.

– If the number of attendees was not sufficient to operate the trip.

For reservation to book your trip:

visit our SHOP at www.alhaizoasis.com

PLEASE NOTE CURRENCY IS IN CANADIAN DOLLARS 3670 EGP = $200 CAD

Great Sand Sea, Egypt

Great Sand Sea, Egypt

We welcome you to join our deep desert safari
Friday October 28th to Wednesday November 2nd
for 5 nights and 6 days.

This is an exclusive deep desert trip, led by owner Abdu Shaban out of Baharya Oasis, to Dakhla Oasis then deep into the Great Sand Sea SE of the Libyan boarder. Please note this safari requires special military permission that must be submitted at least 30 days prior to departure.

Cost will be approximately $150 USD or $195 Canadian dollar (used in this website) per day, per person.

Full detailed program:

coming soon…

2 NIGHTS, 3 DAYS FROM CAIRO JULY 10-12

White Desert Camping & Al Haiz Ecolodge 

Off road adventure travel, landscapes photography, geological sites, camel and/or horse rides, relaxation, fresh spring plunge pool, traditional Bedouin foods, stargazing & campfires.

White Desert Safari & Al Haiz Ecolodge: 3 Days 2 Nights 10-12 July 2022

Activities will include :

•  Camping

•  4×4 safari adventures

•  Sand boarding 

•. Traditional cooking methods 

•  Campfire under the moon

•  Sightseeing

• Relaxation in Springs

• Meet the local camels

Full detailed program:

• Pickup in Cairo 7:30AM at Cilantro Cafe -Mustafa Mahmoud Square
• Travel 360 kms Southwest to arrive in Baharya Oasis, take hot lunch at Oasis Restaurant 
• Transfer to 4×4 Landcruisers and start our Safari through the Black Desert, Aguabat Area, arriving at the White Desert.
• Set-up camp, enjoy nature surroundings at sunset; the unique rock formations will be glowing bright white. It is spectacular!
• Settle in for a Traditional Bedouin meal, fireside evening, music, stargazing and storytelling. 
• 6AM Sunrise in the incredible White Desert, enjoy hot coffee, a full Bedouin breakfast with fresh bread & fresh fruit
• After breakfast we will pack up camp and start a tour of Old White Desert, visit ancient Acacia Tree & Crystal Mountain, heading north to Al Haiz Oasis & Ecolodge
• Take a welcome drink, get settled into rooms, rest under the palm trees, swim in the fresh water spring, discover the farm and surroundings. 
• lunch and a BBQ dinner will be served in Al Haiz Ecolodge
• Before dinner we will take a sunset dune ride of surrounding area of Al Haiz and Rees. Take tea in the dunes at sunset. Visit some local camels. 
• Return for a BBQ dinner in Al Haiz Ecolodge
• 6 AM sunrise, hot coffee by 7 AM, learn how to make Bedouin bread, enjoy a fresh breakfast outside.
• Leave for Baharya Oasis, grab snacks for the ride home or a quick lunch in Oasis Restaurant Baharya, shop dates & oil market before leaving back to Cairo, arriving at pickup destination around 8PM

PRICE: 3700le per person (Egyptian)

3900le non-Egyptian 

Price includes: 1 lunch in Oasis Restaurant, room in Al Haiz Lodge, camping tents, sleeping bag, mattress. 

All meals, water, fruits, soda, snacks, 4×4 transportation, permission, natural park tickets 

Not including additional snacks, 2nd meal or all drinks in Restaurant & Cafe. 

Don’t forget: Sunhat for the day, bathing suit for natural spring, towel, and light jacket for evening, power-bank, cash for purchases or gratuities (no bank, debit or visa available) 

The trip might be canceled due to:

• governmental changes or bad weather.

• If the number of attendees was not sufficient to operate the trip.

For reservation to book your trip:

visit our SHOP at http://www.alhaizoasis.com

WhatsApp: 20 100 9510219 

Abdu Shaban Owner/operator

FRIDAY JUNE 10TH-11TH, 2022

Abu Maharrik- Djara Cave Safari

1 nights – 2 days from Cairo and back

Tour the LONGEST DUNES IN EGYPT , discover DJARA CAVE, traditional Bedouin FOODS

Day 1: 6:30AM pickup from Cilantro Cafe, Mostafa Mahmoud, Gam3et El Dewal, Cairo, leaving at 7AM. Take AC transportation 140kms south to El Minia Rd, we will meet our transfer there to 4×4 Landcruisers.

Entering Abu Muharrik dunes and stop for lunch in the dunes. Continue our adventure in the sand with sand-boarding and dune riding! 

Abu Muharrik dunes are longitudinal sand dunes, East of Baharya in the Sahara desert. It is considered the longest sand dune system in Egypt, extending more than 600km! 

We will arrive at the campsite and set up camp for the night. Fire started, tea made, then enjoy a traditional Bedouin dinner and a campfire under the stars.  We will learn about the Bedouin way of life, and traveling in the desert, sharing valuable knowledge and enjoy the incredible Milky Way and starry night sky. 

Day 2: 6AM sunrise, early birds will enjoy this serene landscape at dawn! 7AM fresh fruit, coffee and biscuits and pack camp. We will stop for discovery & photography along the way, throughout this stunning dune landscape, arriving at Djara Cave by 9AM. We will spend the morning discovering the Cave, the numerous stalagmites, stalactites and ancient petroglyphs. The cool cave is a perfect place to escape the heat of the desert and we will enjoy a brunch meal here. 

By 11:30AM we continue our journey along these movable dunes 120kms to El Jerinat mountainous area. The picturesque high landscapes make incredible memories. 

We will start our drive back to Baharya, arrive at a private property with fresh water springs in Baharya by 2:30PM. Here we will swim, relax on this beautiful Palm tree covered property under the famous Pyramid Mountain and dinosaur area, while lunch is prepared. 

AC transportation will pick you up there by 5PM, and head back to Cairo. 

Arriving in Cairo by 10:00PM. 

Price: 3000LE

Contact WHATS APP: +20 100 9510219

email: alhaizoasisegypt@gmail.com

BOOK ON WEBSITE

http://www.alhaizoasis.com

Includes:

Tour & Desert Guides, camping tents, sleeping bag, blankets, mattress. 

All meals, water, soda, snacks, transportation from Cairo, 4×4 transportation, permission, natural park tickets. 

Not including additional snacks or personal beverages 

Don’t forget: bathing suit for fresh pool, towel, sun hat, light jacket. 

Djara Cave & White Desert 

Day 1: 7AM pickup from Cairo, Take transportation 360 km SW to Baharyia Oasis, rest stop 1/2 way. Arrive for lunch in Al Haiz Oasis. Move to 4×4 Landcruisers, head south for a tour of Black Desert, and Aquabat area. We will arrive at our camp in White Desert at sunset. Set up camp. 

Settle into tents then enjoy a traditional Bedouin dinner and party with flute and sensemia, dancing and a campfire under the stars.  We will learn about the Bedouin way of life, and traveling in the desert, sharing valuable knowledge. We will have our dinner around the fire and enjoy the camp and surroundings.

Day 2: 7AM sunrise, early birds will enjoy this serene landscape at dawn. Breakfast & hot coffee. After packing up camp, we will cross the desert to New White desert, and onto Caraween Dunes, stop for sandboarding, on the way to Djara cave. After spending the afternoon discovering the Cave, we will find the perfect camp spot nestled in the dunes, enjoy a traditional BBQ dinner, campfire, and astronomy under the incredible night sky. 

Day 3: 7AM sunrise and hot coffee, breakfast. Full morning touring the White desert and Crystal Mountain before returning to Al Haiz Oasis for lunch.

Take a swim in our fresh spring pool, and take a tour of the animals, walk among the giant date palms, or use our yoga/meditation space. Car will pick up at 4PM, arriving at hotel in Cairo by 9:00PM. 

Contact:
WHATS APP: +20 100 9510219 (Abdu Shaban, Arabic)
WHATSAPP: +20 01122160147 (Joanne Clayton, English)

email: alhaizegypt@gmail.com

Includes:

Tour & Desert Guides, camping tents, sleeping bag, blankets, mattress & chemical toilet in desert. 

All meals, water, soda, snacks, 4×4 transportation, permission, natural park tickets. 

Don’t forget: bathing suit for hot spring, towel, sun hat, light jacket for the evening

4 DAYS, 3 NIGHT CAIRO RETURN

Our 4-day Valley of the Whales tour will start and ends in Cairo.

With this tour you will discover a yet more impressive meaning of ancient Egypt. This tour’s highlights are the sights of Fayoum Oasis—the Lake Quran, the Wadi al Rayan Protected ares, and the Wadi-al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales UNESCO World Heritage Site, – the Natural fresh water springs of Al Haiz Oasis, the beautiful Agabat Valley, and the spectacular White Desert National Park.

Day 1

After meeting in Cairo, we will be leaving Egypt’s capital heading south towards Fayoum Oasis. We first visit the Lake Qarun Protected Areaand the waterfalls of Wadi al-Rayan Protected Area. Tour around Tunis Village and visit some local pottery makers & shops. Take lunch in Fayoum. In the evening we head out to the dunes where we spend the night under the stars near Magic Lake.

Day 2

On our second day, we visit the Wadi al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales) UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 for its hundreds of fossils of the earliest—and now extinct—suborder of whales, the archaeoceti. No other place in the world yields the number, concentration, and quality of such fossils.

In the late afternoon we drive to our Eco Lodge, in Al Haiz Oasis. Settle into tents, and enjoy the a traditional organic BBQ dinner in the Bedouin tent. Early mornings are peaceful long the working date orchard and farm. Breakfast at 8AM, a tour of the farm, swim in the Natural Spring pool, then we head south.

Day 3

The highlights of the third day are the famous the Black Desert,and the sparkling Crystal Mountain. In the evening, we head to the beautiful Agabat Valley. Late afternoon we will leave to our camp in the even more spectacularWhite Desert National Park. Not without good reason the White Desert National Park is honored as a “lonely Planet Top Choice” This spectacular place with its blindingly white sculptures nature has been shaping for hundreds and thousands of years, looks like it is on another planet.Have our Bedouin dinner, campfires, music & storytelling under the stars.

Day 4

After a night under the open sky, breakfast will be ready at about 8:00 am and the early birds will enjoy the sunrise in this spectacular place. Later that day, we pass great sand dunes where you might want to try sandboarding before returning to Baharya Oasis. We arrive in Bahariya Oasis and take a rest stop, lunch and shop the local dates & oil market before you take your transportation back to Cairo, arrival at about 8:00 pm.

Pricing are subject on the number of people in your group, Egyptian residents pay less for park permissions. Contact us for pricing details.

White Desert Camping Trip
2 days, 1 night Cairo return

It is time for the Full Moon in the White Desert. Off road adventure travel, landscapes photography, geological sites, relaxation, traditional Bedouin foods, stargazing & campfires.

White Desert: 2 Days 1 Night

Activities will include :

• Camping
• Discovery
• 4×4 safari adventures
• Sand boarding Traditional cooking methods and teaching 
• Campfire under the moon
• Sightseeing
• Relaxation in Springs.
  Many more Activities……

Full detailed program:
– Pickup in Cairo 7:30AM at Cilantro Cafe -Mustafa Mahmoud Square
– Travel 360 kms Southwest to arrive in Baharya Oasis, take picnic lunch at Oasis Restaurant 
– After lunch we will transfer to 4×4 Land-cruisers for an off road tour of Black Desert & Aquabat Area
– Enter New White Desert, stop for pictures in a few choice places. Arrive to the camp.
– Set-up camp, enjoy nature surroundings at sunset. It’s a full moon, and the unique rock formations will be glowing bright white. It is spectacular!
– Settle in for a Traditional Bedouin meal, fireside evening, music, stargazing and storytelling. 
– 6AM Sunrise in the incredible White Desert, enjoy hot coffee, a full Bedouin breakfast with fresh bread & fresh fruit
After breakfast we will pack up camp and start a tour of Old White Desert, visit ancient Acacia Tree & Crystal Mountain
-Move to Al Haiz Oasis Lodge for lunch, tea, warm dates & olive oil. After lunch enjoy a swim in our Natural spring (don’t forget to bring bathing suit & towel) or shower at the Lodge.
– Leave for Baharya Oasis 3PM, shop dates & oil market before leaving back to Cairo, arriving at pickup destination around 8PM

Price includes: camping tents, sleeping bag, mattress. 
All meals, water, soda, snacks, 4×4 transportation, permission, natural park tickets 

Not including additional snacks or all drinks in Restaurant & Cafe. 

Don’t forget: Sunhat for the day, bathing suit for natural spring, towel, and light jacket for evening 

First Aid Kit on hand

The trip might be canceled due to:
-governmental changes or bad weather.
– If the number of attendees was not sufficient to operate the trip.

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