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Between the Dunes & The Stars: The Ultimate 10 day Desert Expedition

April 25th-May 4th 2026
For the traveler who defines adventure by depth, not checklist. This is the journey beyond all others—a ten-day, fully-immersive crossing into the silent, uninhabited heart of the Sahara. Leave every notion of Egypt behind and travel with us, a Bedouin-owned company with over 20 years of guiding in the deep desert, to where the map ends and the true story begins.

This is not a tour. It is a full-scale expedition for the spirit of exploration. We move with the rhythm of the ancient sands, traversing legendary dunes, forgotten oases, and crystalline rock formations unseen by the outside world. Here, you will trade crowded trails for boundless horizons, noise for profound silence, and the familiar for the truly sublime.

We don’t just show you the desert; we welcome you into its timeless embrace.

Your 10-Day Expedition Awaits:

This journey is crafted for those who seek to understand the desert by living within its rhythms. Each day brings a new landscape, a new wonder, and a deeper connection.

· A Journey of Scale & Silence: Experience the the towering magic of the Abu Muharrik dune field, and its hidden secrets with Al Haiz Oasis. This is a complete immersion in the world’s most awe-inspiring wilderness.

· Bedouin Navigation & Wisdom: Travel with generations of knowledge. Our guides don’t just lead the way; they share the stories, survival skills, and heartfelt hospitality that have defined life in this landscape for centuries.

· The Pulse of Desert Life: Feel the thrill of a 4×4 ascent up a razorback dune and sailing on the sand. Gather each night at a crackling fire under a celestial dome of stars, sharing stories and authentic cuisine.

· The Gift of Profound Space: With nine nights under the open sky, you will find a natural rhythm. The desert’s immense scale offers unparalleled space for personal reflection, photography, and the simple, powerful act of being present in a truly wild place.

This is the definitive desert experience—a convergence of thrilling adventure, raw beauty, and cultural authenticity. It is designed for those who wish to not just see, but to comprehend; to not just visit, but to be transformed by the elemental power of the deep Sahara.

Ready to answer the call of the desert?
TOTAL COST: 2000 Euro per person

Contact us at: alhaizegypt@gmail.com

Abdu Shaban: +20 100 9510219 on WhatsApp

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Desert Safari

Siwa Oasis – 4 nights 5 days

Private Tour – Cairo to Siwa return with Al Haiz Oasis

Salt pools
Cleopatra Spring
Gebel el Mouta
Salt pools
Fresh water desert lake
Cool fresh water pool at Bedouin hotel
Bir Wahad

Day 1

Pickup Cairo 7AM direct to Siwa with Lunch stop in Marsa Matroua. Arrive at Dream Lodge Hotel or Ali Khaled Mountain Camp – dinner

Day 2

Breakfast, drive to salt cave, visit salt lakes, and then Cleopatra Spring for lunch. Visit to Siwan house museum, tour of the village walking. Leave for Fitness Lake for sunset, back to Oasis for dinner in Bedouin restaurant, back to hotel

Day 3

After breakfast visit Shali old village, Gibl el Mouta. Alexander Temple, take dinner in Bedouin restaurant and back to hotel

Day 4

Full day in 4×4 to Great Sand Sea, visiting Bir Wahad for lunch, fresh water lake, sand-boarding, take sunset in desert. Back to Siwa and have some free time to shop, then dinner and hotel.

Day 5

After breakfast, and back to Cairo with stop in El Alamein Military Museum and lunch. Late return to hotel

Price includes all military permissions, transportation, 4×4, tickets, hotel, all meals, beverages etc

$220/day per person

Abdu Shaban – +20 011 951 0219

Joanne Clayton – +20 112 216 0147

www.alhaizoasis.com

alhaizegypt@gmail.com

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Eid Mubarak Safari 2025

Eid Safari in Western Desert – March 31st – April 4th, 2025

Join us for 4 nights, 5 days out of Cairo for our newest program in the Western Desert of Egypt.

Day 1: Pick-up in Cairo 2PM, 4.5 hour drive just past Baharya Oasis to our land in Al Haiz. After dinner you will settle in rooms.

Day 2: 7AM wake-up to hot coffee, fruit and biscuits while the crew prepare breakfast and the cars. We will take a quick tour of the local village and visit a hot spring, returning to Al Haiz for breakfast. Final packing of luggage into the 4×4’s.
11AM we start our journey off-road in the Black Desert, Village of Rees and the local hot spring, ancient Roman Winery. Heading north through Black Desert, up the escarpment towards the gorgeous El Gerrenat mountainous area for lunch. We will pack up lunch and continue towards Abu Muharrik sand dunes (Father of Dunes) with several points of interest along the way and photo and discovery stops until we find our camp spot for the night.
Bedouin BBQ dinner, campfire, music and stargazing.

Day 3: 7AM sunrise in the dunes, with the long shadows and picturesque landscapes, we will pack up camp, and have a hot breakfast. Continuing to head southwest through the dunes, to Djara Cave; the largest of its kind in Egypt, this underground cave is approximately 20 meters down soft sand to arrive at a massive cavern full of stalactites, stalagmites and petroglyphs. 

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.
After a short time on the asphalt, a quick rest stop to re-fuel, grab snacks or use the restroom.
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.
Bedouin BBQ dinner, campfire, music and stargazing.

Day 4: 7AM sunrise in the dunes, time for a walk up the dunes for pictures or sand boarding, while we pack up camp, and have a hot breakfast. Once camp is down and packed up, we will arrive at the southend of the White desert. 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 hit Aguabat Valley where we will find a nice lunch spot in this area. Final stop is Crystal Mountain, a massive Quartz crystal area for discovery.
We will head back to Al Haiz Oasis Ecolodge, unpack while everyone settles into their rooms for a hot shower and a restful time until dinner is served, followed by a Bedouin party!

Day 5: Good morning! Last breakfast with us at 10AM, enjoy the fresh spring pool, the animals on the farm, or relax in the sunshine. We will be back in the 4×4;s to head north for a tour of Baharyia Oasis.
We will visit important points of interest including: English Mountain, Pyramid Mountain, Golden Mummies museum (from the pharaonic time period), tour through the massive Date Palm groves of the Oasis and arrive at the Salt Lake for lunch, until the mini-bus picks up by 5PM. Arriving in Cairo by 10PM.


Safari Includes: Transportation from Cairo return, 4×4 cars, English speaking guides, Bedouin chef, room for 2 nights in Al Haiz Oasis Ecolodge. 3 meals a day: including hot beverages, water, juice and snacks. Camping gear: Personal tents, plush sleeping bag, mattress, warm camel blankets, Military and park permission. Please note, gratuities are not included but much appreciated for the staff.
Total Cost: $100 per person, per day = $500USD
Contact on WHATSAPP: Abdu Shaban +20 100 9510219 (Arabic) 
Joanne Clayton +20 0112 2160147 (English)
Visit our website to make a deposit to secure your spot: www.alhaizoasis.com 

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Desert Safari

Chasing the Full Moon 1 Night 2 Days

DAY 1: 7:00AM Meet in Cairo and ride to Al Haiz Oasis
12:00PM
Arrive at Al-Haiz Eco-lodge. Refreshments of coffee and tea are being served by the pool as lunch is being prepared and served.
2:00PM
Load the 4x4s to head out to the desert for an overnight camp.
6:00PM
Arrive at camp in the White Desert; Campsite is set and dinner is served by the campfire. 10:00PM
(OPTIONAL) 1hour hike amid the White Icebergs of the White Desert. The White Desert landscape and structures is so unique and one of its kind in the world; it I also spectacular during a full-moon because the white chalk formations reflect the moonlight like no other type of rock; transforming the entire landscape into a unique and phenomenal experience.

DAY 2: 7:00AM Wakeup call. Refreshments of coffee and tea are being served as breakfast is being prepared.
11:00AM
Load the 4x4s and head to ‘Ain Sareo’ or the ‘Magic Spring’ where we will hide under the shades of its palm trees and enjoy the cool waters.
Then head to Agabat Valley from the desert; the airport area (an amazingly flat stretch of sand surrounded by huge and high plateau-like cliffs, and finally end our desert tour Crystal Mountain.
Lunch is served mid-day and several pit-stops with refreshments, tea and fruits.

Head back to Al Haiz Ecolodge for cleanup and ride back to Cairo

What to Bring

  • –  Positive Vibes only please; the desire and will to enjoy the trip with amazing people like you.
  • –  Headlamps
  • –  Wet tissues
  • –  Very Warm clothes and socks
    Price Includes
  • –  All transportation to and from Cairo
  • –  All meals, all waters, all refreshments
  • –  All Camping gear; tents, blankets, mattresses.
  • –  Bedouin Guiding, 4×4’s
  • –  Permissions for the White Desert National Park

    PRICE: 4600 EGP (Egyptians) -based on 4 people in car
    PRICE: 6750 EGP or 135 Euro -based on 4 people in car
    All Inclusive
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Desert Safari

El-Buhur Safari 2 Nights

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!

Caraween
ABDU SHABAN & MAHOUD MARAI
4X4 Landcruisers
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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)


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