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.
Black Desert Egypt the 2027 Eclipse: Escape the Crowds in Luxor for a Private Desert Miracle
Forget the images of crowded riverboats and packed viewing sites in Luxor. You’re not a tourist; you’re an explorer.
On August 2, 2027, the skies over Egypt will stage a celestial spectacle—a total solar eclipse lasting over 6 minutes. It will be one of the longest of the century, a moment of profound darkness in the middle of the day and we are right in the path of totality. The world’s eclipse chasers will be descending upon the typical viewing spots, creating what promises to be a chaotic and congested experience.
Our offer is different. It is an invitation to an exclusive, private, and profoundly authentic experience.
We are a Bedouin-owned company, and we are inviting a limited number of guests to witness this cosmic event from our ancestral home: the majestic Black Desert, just south of the Bahariya Oasis; 4.5 hours drive SW of Cairo.
Imagine this: instead of jostling for a view, you will have the otherworldly, volcanic landscape of the Black Desert as your private backdrop. The silence of the desert, broken only by the wind and the beating of your own heart, will be the soundtrack to your eclipse.
A 3-Day, 2-Night Immersive Program (Aug 1-3, 2027)
This is not just a viewing; it’s a complete immersion. Here is what we have crafted for you:
· Day 1 – Arrival & Preparation (August 1): You’ll be meet-up with a private transfer from Cairo at 8 AM, there will be 3 meeting points across Cairo in Giza, Maadi and New Cairo.
Private car – hotel pick up one way +50€
After 1 rest stop you will arrive in The Black Desert camp on 25 acres of private land, surrounded by hundreds of ripening date palms and the sound of a rushing fresh water spring. This is your base camp, a sanctuary of tranquility.
Checkin on arrival and tent assignment.
We will have set up, a massive main tent with fans and A/C for dining, meeting & lounging, charging stations, and crucially, for you to set up your photography equipment to capture the perfect shot. Toilets and shower facilities on site in several locations for your accessibility and comfort.
Limited option of a comfortable double-occupancy in Ecolodge (SOLD OUT) waiting list available.
This day is yours to settle in, acclimatize, and plan for the big event.
FREE Early bird option: join our day trip 4×4 Safari to the White Desert! Don’t miss this incredible photo opportunity only an hour away. Price 120€ per person after August 31, 2026. Includes 4×4 Landcruisers, Bedouin tea, juices, water and snacks along the many stops. We will see the magnificent Aguabat Valley, Crystal mountain and finally the White Desert at sunset!
Tour will return after sunset to Bedouin BBQ dinner in the Black Desert camp in Al Haiz Oasis
Exact location is 2 seconds away from center line of totality at 6m 20 sec!
· Day 2 – The Day of the Eclipse (August 2, 2027): By now, you will know this land intimately. You’ll have already scouted the perfect vantage points.
In a place where the Bedouin sky has been read for generations, you will witness the sun’s corona blaze high in the cloudless sky, against the backdrop of the palm trees and the black desert hills. There is no rush; we have prepared everything for your comfort.
Breakfast & lunch will be served before & after the eclipse for all guests. Timeline of activities and meal times will available during orientation.
From there if you choose, we will have cars moving for a 1.5-2 hour Black desert excursion for photography of the desert away from the camp. You will visit an ancient Roman Winery, soft dunes and stunning Black topped mountains. Free to all guests, booking times available on site through Joanne our General Manager. Minimum 4-5 people per car.
Al Haiz Oasis will have fresh juices, snacks, coffee/tea available all afternoon, swim in our fresh spring pools or relax under the palm trees until sunset. Camel will be available for photos and riding, and a full farm and vegetable garden to visit.
After dark, Dinner will be served in the communal tent, and of course a Bedouin party with dancing & drums for your last night in the desert. Step away from the activity go for a walk to several locations across the property and enjoy the millions of visible stars, the Milky Way and the beginnings of the Perseid Meteor Shower! · Day 3 – Departure (August 3): After a final sunrise & breakfast, you have full access to Al Haiz Oasis property, meet the camels, (rides 20€, please tip for pictures) or swim in our fresh spring pools. Lunch will be served before the private transfer arrives to take you back to Cairo at 3PM, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
The Details & The Offering
We believe in responsible, comfortable, and authentic travel. This is what is included:
· Full Board: You will enjoy delicious, organic, locally-sourced meals each day. Afternoon snacks, fresh juices and coffee station. · Transport & Accommodation: All transfers, your tent, and all camping gear provided.
We will have a very large communal tent with a generator, fans and air-conditioning units. Lounging and meals will be served here. Charging stations available.
We also have a large yoga/meditation space with spectacular 360° views!
· Flexible Pricing: · Standard Rate: €1000 per person / 56,000 EGP (includes 2 nights desert camping). · Couples Rate: 100,000 EGP (1820€ or $2000 USD) · Eco-Lodge Upgrade: Accommodations at the Al Haiz Ecolodge are available for an additional €150 per room (double occupancy). SOLD OUT waiting list available · Staff Gratuity: A 10% suggested gratuity to be added to total for our dedicated staff, who will be there to ensure your stay is flawless. · Early Bird Bonus: Book before September 1st, 2026, with a 15% deposit to secure your spot, and receive an additional White Desert day safari for incredible photography opportunities or 100€ per person starting September 1, 2026
Deposit & Cancellation policy:
• 15% down upon booking
• 25% deposit total must be completed by May 1st, 2027 (+10% top up)
• an additional 25% by July 1st (25% refundable from 50% payment if cancelled)
• final 50% at completion of trip on August 3rd in cash – as we assume all transaction fees for the first 50%
Payment on website (Apple pay and credit card) PayPal: jojo.clayton@gmail.com Final installment must be paid in cash.
This is more than a trip; it’s a chance to be a part of a story as old as the desert itself. While others are fighting for a view of the sky in Luxor, you will be standing beneath it, in one of the most remote and beautiful places on Earth.
Secure your place in the shadow of the eclipse. Contact us today. alhaizegypt@gmail.com or WhatsApp Abdu Shaban +20 100 9510219
This offer is for serious travelers and photography enthusiasts. Spaces are strictly limited for room accommodations, and are now 100% occupied.
Note on Pricing: The price of 56,000 EGP is accurate as of June 2026. While the exchange rate is dynamic, we have made our best effort to ensure the price is up-to-date.
Why Choose the Black Desert?
Zero Light Pollution: Far from major cities, the celestial corona will appear exceptionally sharp against the pristine desert atmosphere.
High Sun Angle: The eclipse occurs with the sun high in the sky, providing perfect angles for panoramic photography and tracking the shadow’s approach over the mountains.
Weather Certainty: August in the Western Desert features a statistical cloud cover of under 5%, offering virtually guaranteed visibility.
This specific location will experience an astonishing 6 minutes and 16 seconds of complete darkness in the middle of the day, making it one of the absolute best natural settings on Earth to witness the event!
7 Days in Egypt’s Western Desert – A Rocky Adventure for Curious Travelers
Forget the idea that the desert is just empty sand. Egypt’s Western Desert is like a giant, open-air museum of Earth’s history—and you get to 4×4 caravan right through it.
Over 7 days, you will:
· Walk on seafloors that were once underwater.
· See whale bones frozen in stone.
· Climb black volcanic hills.
· Explore a real cave with ancient stalactites.
· Camp under stars so bright you’ll forget city lights exist.
This trip is designed for curious minds, not scientists. You don’t need a geology degree—just good mood, a sense of adventure, and a love for strange rocks and big landscapes.
Day 1: Cairo → Fayoum → Valley of the Whales
From the city to an ancient ocean floor- A surreal introduction to the desert—part paleontology, part time travel.
Drive south from Cairo into the Fayoum Depression. Your first stop is the famous Valley of the Whales—a UNESCO site where you can actually see 40-million-year-old whale skeletons lying in the sand.
These weren’t just any whales—they had tiny legs! They lived in a shallow, warm sea that covered this area long before the Sahara was a desert.
· Sandy rocks with wavy lines—those are ancient ripples from ocean currents.
· Dark, crumbly layers with fossil roots—signs that the sea once retreated and plants grew.
· You’ll also spot burrows and tracks left by ancient worms and crabs.
Day 2: Watermelon Stones & The Great Dunes
Giant stone balls and endless sand waves- A day of weird shapes and endless horizons—great for photos and quiet thinking.
Head into the Fayoum Desert to find the famous “Watermelon Stones”—huge, round, perfectly spherical rocks that can weigh as much as a person.
Nobody knows exactly why they’re so round, but they formed underwater millions of years ago, as minerals slowly crystallized around tiny particles—like pearl formation, but on a giant scale.
Drive along the Abu Muharrik Dunes—a massive chain of golden sand dunes that stretch for miles. You’ll see how the desert meets the white limestone cliffs.
Day 3: Prehistoric Tools & Desert Treasures
Hunting for ancient artifacts and shiny rocks- Like a scavenger hunt across a prehistoric workshop floor.
Today is about treasure hunting—but the ancient kind. You’ll visit spots where prehistoric people left behind stone knives, arrowheads, and flakes—tools they made right here, thousands of years ago.
You’ll learn to spot the raw materials they used:
· Quartzite in red, yellow, and black.
· Flint—sharp and glassy.
· Fossil wood—petrified tree trunks to tiny branches turned to stone.
· Fossil coral and shell mounds—proof that the sea once covered this desert.
· Alabaster veins—a soft, creamy stone used by Egyptians for jars and carvings.
Day 4: Djara Cave – Underground Time Capsule
Stalactites, climate clues, and Neolithic shelters- Cool, dark, and mysterious—a hidden world beneath the blazing sun.
Deep in the desert, you’ll find Djara Cave—one of the few caves in the region with real stalactites, stalagmites, and stone columns, some over 6 meters tall.
These formations grew only during wet periods—when rain was common in the Sahara. Scientists have dated them to over 140,000 years ago. That means this cave was dripping water while mammoths still roamed Europe.
You’ll see flint tools left by Neolithic people who stopped here around 5,500 BC, using the cave as a rest stop between the Nile and the oases.
Day 5: The White Desert – Moonwalk on Earth
Chalk towers, wind sculptures, and flower stones- Surreal, quiet, and unforgettable—especially at sunset.
Enter the White Desert National Park—a landscape so strange it feels like another planet. Bright white chalk and limestone have been carved by wind into mushroom shapes, giant cones, and even rock “flowers.”
The white rock is made of tiny marine fossils—so you’re walking on ancient plankton. The wind has done the rest, sculpting soft stone into surreal art over millions of years.
The “flower stones”—delicate-looking rock formations that look like petals, but are actually made of basalt.
Day 6: Aguabat Valley, Crystal Mountain & The Black Desert
From white chalk to black volcanic peaks and finally private room in ecolodge
A complete change of scenery. First, we enter the soaring white mountains and rock obstacles of Aguabat Valley. Incredibly picturesque, rapidly changing landscape as we sail along the sand highways.
Crystal Mountain—a hill covered in glittering quartz crystals that sparkle like diamonds in the sun. Adventures can climb up into the Crystal Mountain’s cave.
Enter the Black Desert, where volcano-shaped hills rise from the sand, capped with dark basalt rock.
These black caps are 180 million years old—from the time of the dinosaurs. They formed underwater, as lava erupted on the seafloor. Later, the sea disappeared and the land rose up, leaving these dark, jagged mounds behind.
A dramatic contrast—white, black, and crystal-clear—all in one day.
Arrive back to the Oasis, check into rooms (single occupancy available in pre-booking)
Final dinner and Bedouin party in Al Haiz Ecolodge
Day 7: Return to Cairo & Wrap-Up
Lazy morning on the oasis, swim in our fresh water spring pool, walk among the date palms or visit the farm animals. The ecolodge also houses a 10x10m yoga space, a meditation spaces and library.
After a big brunch of local Oasis produce, final packing for transfer back to Cairo 3PM
Putting the pieces together
· How this desert was once a sea, then a jungle, then a cave-filled land, and finally a volcanic seascape.
· How the same place can hold whale bones, ancient tools, cave deposits, and lava caps—all within a week’s drive.
Satisfied, dusty, and full of awe—with a new way of seeing the world beneath your feet.
This trip isn’t about memorizing names or dates. It’s about seeing with your own eyes how our planet changes—slowly, violently, and beautifully. Whether you’re a rock hound, a history buff, or just someone who loves wide-open spaces, this desert will leave you changed.
Pack your camera, your curiosity, and a good hat. The desert is waiting.
Total costs are all inclusive 1600€ per person – minimum 4 people
exact itinerary path may vary due to weather conditions
For the traveler who defines adventure by depth, not checklist. This is the journey beyond all others—an eleven-night, 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.
Arrival & Departure Logistics
All expeditions begin at Al Haiz Ecolodge. You must arrive the day before departure and spend the night with us. This is essential—not only to rest, but to begin shedding the outside world. The following morning, after a final breakfast together, we pack the 4x4s as a team. This is when the journey truly begins: checking supplies, securing gear, and feeling the weight of the deep desert settle in. By the time we roll out, you will already be part of the caravan, not just a passenger.
The Expedition Arc
Days 1–2 | Al Haiz Ecolodge & Departure Arrival, overnight, breakfast, and final packing. Then we roll south into the void.
Days 2–6 | The Abu Muharrik Dune Belt – North to South A full traverse of one of the Sahara’s most legendary dune fields. From the northern edge to the southern tip, we move with the rhythm of the ancient sands. Towering razorbacks, hidden corridors, and camps where no other tracks disturb the ground. This is the deep desert as it has always been: vast, silent, and unforgivingly beautiful.
Days 6–8 | The Toshka Lakes – Two Nights at the Water’s Edge You cross from endless dunes into something that defies belief. Freshwater. Deep, clear, and abundant with fish, sitting at the base of rock walls and golden dunes. The Nile reached this place decades ago and never left.
We descend. We stop. We stay for two full nights.
Day 6: Arrive in the late afternoon. The light turns the dunes gold and the water deep blue. Swim. Wade. Fish alongside local Bedouin fishermen who work these silent waters. Watch them haul tilapia and Nile perch from a lake that should not exist.
Night 1 at Toshka: A fire on the shore. The lapping of freshwater against desert rock. Stars reflected in a surface no other tourist will see this year.
Day 7: A full day of stillness. Explore coves where sandstone meets the lake. Sit in silence. Float in freshwater while staring at endless desert in every direction.
Night 2 at Toshka: Your final night on the water. No rush. No exit. Just the fire, the water, and the profound strangeness of this place.
Days 8–11 | The Return North – Through the White Desert From the water’s edge, we turn north. Three nights moving through landscapes that feel like another planet—the White Desert’s wind-sculpted chalk formations. Mushroom rocks, crystalline fields, and dawn light turning the limestone to silver and rose. By the time we emerge, you will have crossed the Sahara not as a visitor, but as someone who lived inside it.
Night 11 | Final Night Under the Stars Your last camp. The fire is low. The stories have been told. In the morning, the drive back to Al Haiz—but you already know you will return.
What This Journey Holds
· A True North–South Traverse: Not a loop. Not a tourist circuit. A full crossing of the Abu Muharrik dune belt from end to end. · The Impossible Lakes of Toshka: Two nights camped at the edge of freshwater Nile lakes in the deepest Sahara. Swim. Fish. Float. Witness what few have seen. · The White Desert: Three final nights among the most surreal rock formations on Earth—chalk towers carved by wind into impossible shapes. · Bedouin Navigation & Wisdom: Travel with generations of knowledge. Our guides share the stories, survival skills, and heartfelt hospitality that have defined life here for centuries. · The Gift of Profound Space: Night after night under the open sky. No schedule but the sun and stars. Silence so complete you will hear your own heartbeat.
This is the definitive desert experience—a convergence of thrilling adventure, raw beauty, and cultural authenticity. Designed for those who wish not just to see, but to be transformed by the elemental power of the deep Sahara.
Ready to answer the call of the desert?
Price per person: 2200€ (includes suggested 10% gratuity)
Contact us at: alhaizegypt@gmail.com Abdu Shaban: +20 100 9510219 on WhatsApp
Egypt sits at the northeast corner of Africa, brushing shoulders with the Middle East—and embodying the best of both worlds. It shares deep connections with the region: the same rich gastronomy, soulful music, vibrant atmosphere, and religion. Yet Egypt stands entirely on its own.
With over 20 years of consistent operation in this extraordinary country, Al Haiz Oasis brings unmatched local expertise and on-the-ground experience—opening the door to unforgettable journeys.
Few places on Earth can rival Egypt’s depth of history. Dynasties and archaeological sites seem to outnumber the stars in the desert sky. In the 19th century, Egypt sparked a worldwide fascination that has never truly faded.
The Great Pyramids of Giza rise as the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. In Luxor, the Valleys of the Kings and Queens whisper stories of pharaohs and complex cosmologies. In Aswan—a city shaped by ancient Nubian language and culture—honey-colored ruins glow in the sun.
But Egypt’s legendary landmarks are only the beginning.
In the gritty, storied capital of Cairo, architecture and cuisine draw from a melting pot of influences: Roman, Ottoman, French, and British. The Red Sea beckons divers with clear, warm waters and vibrant reef systems. Along the Mediterranean, Alexandria pulses with life and legend—forever tied to Cleopatra, whose lost tomb remains hidden somewhere beneath its maze of museums and modern architecture.
And flowing through it all is the Nile—one of the world’s greatest rivers, cutting the desert in two as the lifeblood of the country.
Finally, create a custom safari to landmark geologic locations and beyond; into the sands of sunrises and sunsets. In powerful Toyota Land Cruisers, you’ll discover profound silence, thrilling dune adventures, camping under the Milky Way, and authentic Bedouin food, music and hospitality.
Let Al Haiz Oasis tailor your perfect Egyptian vacation today.
WhatsApp: Abdu Shaban +20 100 9510219
Email: Joanne Clayton alhaizegypt@gmail.com
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When the sun sets on Al Haiz Oasis, the real magic begins. 🔭✨
Summer in the desert isn’t just about the heat — it’s about crystal-clear skies, zero light pollution, and the Milky Way stretching from one silent horizon to the other.
Grab your camera. Set up under the immense skies, and let the cosmos put on a show you’ll never forget. 📸🏜️
📍 Al Haiz Oasis, Bahariya 🌡️ Night 18°C-25°C 📸 Video & astrophotography
Hosted by Al Haiz Oasis Tours – Bedouin Safari Experts Since 2006
Forget everything you think you know about Egypt. Beyond the pyramids and the Nile lies a world of shifting golden dunes, ghostly white chalk forests, ancient Roman springs, and a sky so thick with stars it feels like a dream. This is the Egypt of the Bedouin—and we’re inviting you to experience it all.
A New Year’s Eve Like No Other: Under the Saharan Stars. This Year, escape the ordinary. Welcome 2026 in the heart of the Sahara.
Tired of the same old crowded parties, noisy countdowns, and fleeting celebrations? This year, trade the familiar for the truly extraordinary. At our Bedouin Ecolodge in Egypt’s Western Desert, we invite you to our annual New Years Eve adventure- a journey into the silent majesty of the Sahara, where the sky becomes your fireworks display!
Your Unique Desert Odyssey: Dec 30: Depart Cairo in private, comfortable transportation. Leave the noise behind as you journey to our peaceful ecolodge. Arrive to a warm, delicious dinner, and your cozy room under a blanket of stars. Dec 31: Wake up to the profound silence of the desert. Enjoy hot coffee and a leisurely brunch. Then, our 4×4 vehicles will take you deep into the surreal, chalk-rock landscapes of the White Desert– a place that feels like another planet. New Years Eve: We will journey onward to the golden Caraween Dunes to our camp. As dusk falls, prepare for a grand desert feast – a celebration of local flavours on an open fire. The Celebration: As night deepens, gather around the campfire for a Bedouin Party. To the rhythm of traditional music, share stories, dance on the sands, then raise a glass under countless stars. This is your midnight moment; profound, peqceful, and utterly magical. Jan 1: Welcome the first sunrise of the year in a pure, open desert before we have a light breakfast, lots of hot coffee while we pack up the camp. We will return to AL Haiz for lunch refreshed and transformed. Car back to Cairo will be 3PM pickup.
Program is all inclusive and includes: Transportation from Cairo, 4×4 Safari to visit: Black & White Desert, Crystal Mountain, Aguabat Valley, Caraween Dunes Meals, camping gear and park permits.
Price per person: 19,500le or 350 Euro Egyptian: 12,500le
WhatsApp: Abdu Shaban: +20 100 9510219 arabic & english
Looking for a unique way to spend Christmas this year? This is our 5th annual holiday event at our Ecolodge where we blend Christian traditions with our Bedouin hospitality! Escape from the hussle of Cairo and surround yourself in the Black and White Desert of Baharia Oasis.
DECEMBER 24-26, 2025 Holiday package includes 1 night (double occupancy) in our Ecolodge, local tour of Baharyia Oasis, a traditional roast turkey dinner and sides, Bedouin Party with homemade cookies and sweets. Day 2 is a full day Safari into the White Desert with stops in Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Aguabat Valley to camp for a BBQ dinner after sunset. Campfires, stars and Bedouin tea around the fire. Sunrise with hot coffee, light breakfast, pack up camp and return to Al Haiz Oasis for lunch, relax, enjoy the Oasis with a trip to the hot springs before the return trip to Cairo.
All inclusive: transportation, meals, safari, all camping gear, room for 1 night and park permits 19500le or 350 Euro 12,500le Egyptian
Private Tour – Cairo to Siwa return with Al Haiz Oasis
Salt pools Cleopatra SpringGebel 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
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
Spend New Years Eve 2025 in the Western Desert with 2 nights camping under the stars, with a Bedouin Party, traditional Mandi feast, dancing, meeting new people and discovering new places in the magical desert near Baharyia Oasis.
Program is all inclusive and includes: transportation from Cairo, 4×4 Safari to visit: Black & White Desert, Crystal Mountain, Aguabat Valley, Djara Cave and Abu Muharrik dunes! Price per person is 12,500le or $300usd
Their positioning will create the illusion of cosmic choreography. Alignments like these are relatively rare and bring an aura of mystery and fascination, as ancient cultures often associated them with pivotal changes or moments of great significance.
Astrology views such alignments as amplifiers of planetary energies. Mercury, the planet of communication, might stir deep conversations. Venus, shining brightly, symbolizes love and beauty, while Mars energizes with its fiery passion. Jupiter’s presence brings expansion and wisdom, while Saturn offers lessons in discipline and resilience. Together, they create a dynamic mix of energies, sparking reflection on personal and collective paths.
Travel the dunes by day and camp under the expansive sky at night, warm up by the fire and enjoy the Bedouin food, music and hospitality.
This 2 night safari will have many points of time to meditate, take a contemplative walk, discover ancient desert tools and travel over the smooth sands in 4×4’s with awe.
Looking for a unique way to spend Christmas this year? This is our annual holiday event at our Ecolodge where we blend Christian traditions with our Bedouin hospitality.
DECEMBER 24-26, 2024 Holiday package includes 2 nights (double occupancy) in our Ecolodge, local tour of Baharyia Oasis, a traditional roast turkey dinner and sides, Bedouin Party with homemade cookies and sweets. Day 2 is a full day Safari into the White Desert with stops in Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Aguabat Valley, then back to lodge for dinner after sunset. Day 3 is a day to relax, enjoy the Oasis with a trip to the hot springs before the return trip to Cairo.
All inclusive of transportation, meals, safari, tour and room for 2 nights 9000le or $180usd
