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Desert Safari

Weekend in Western Desert

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

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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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Desert Safari

Christmas in Kharga Oasis

The Pass of Fools descending to Kharga Oasis is one of the challenging itineraries in the Western Desert.

Don’t spend Xmas time alone, bored, or doing nothing special.

Make those times special by joining me in the upcoming trip to the ‘Pass of Fools’- Kharga Oasis. This is an adventure of its own into some of the most fascinating areas of the Western Desert of Egypt. The route crosses some of the most spectacular areas of the Egyptian Desert and the most diverse.

In cooperation with Desert expert Mahmoud MARAI: PhD in Education/ Desert Explorer and Adventurer/ Traveler/ Writer/ Photographer. Places are being filled up. Dont wait.
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4X4 Landcruisers
ABDU SHABAN & MAHOUD MARAI
Caraween Dunes
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Desert Safari

Agabat, Caraween Dunes & Al Haiz Ecolodge

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

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Eco Lodge Al Haiz

Al Haiz Oasis & White Desert Safari

November 24-26th, 2022

Al Haiz Ecolodge & White Desert Safari

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: 2 Nights 3 days November  24/25/26 2022

Activities will include :

•  Camping

•  4×4 safari adventures

•  Sand boarding 

•. Traditional cooking methods 

•  Campfire under the moon

•  Sightseeing

•  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 Ecolodge, take hot lunch and settle 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 and a BBQ dinner will be served 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, Aguabat Area, arriving at 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 Baharya Oasis 

Arrive Baharya Oasis, grab snacks for the ride home and 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, 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.

For reservation to book your trip:

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

WhatsApp: 20 100 9510219 

Abdu Shaban Owner/operator

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Desert Safari

White Desert & Al Haiz Ecolodge

BLACK DESERT

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

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Desert Safari

6 October Holiday Desert Safari

Djara Cave & White Desert 2 nights 3 days 

 

2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS RETURN FROM CAIRO

Tour this ancient Oasis, discover traditional Bedouin way of life and natural healing. Campfire and stars, caves and dunes, 4×4 adventure in the Sahara.

Djara Cave & White Desert 

Day 1: 7:30AM pickup from Cairo, leaving at 8AM. Take transportation 360kms south Baharya Oasis. Take a rest stop and lunch in Oasis Restaurant. Move to 4×4 Landcruisers, visit local hot springs (over 400 here!) head south for a tour of Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, 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: 6AM sunrise, early birds will enjoy this serene landscape at dawn! 7AM 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 head south to Al Haiz Oasis Lodge. Settle into tents (rooms available for an additional 400le) then enjoy a traditional BBQ dinner, campfire, and astronomy under the incredible night sky. 

Day 3: 6AM sunrise and hot coffee, breakfast at 8:30AM. Take a swim in our fresh spring pool, and take a tour of the animals on the farm, spending there morning here. Then head toward Baharya around 1PM. Arriving in the Oasis, we will have a rest stop and optionally have lunch in Oasis Restaurant Baharya (on Facebook for menu and details), and browse the Date & Oil Market. The bus will pick you up here at 3PM, arriving in Cairo by 8:00PM. 

Price: 330 Euro per person


Contact:
WHATS APP: +20 100 9510219 (Abdu Shaban, Arabic)
WHATSAPP: +20 011 2160147 (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. 

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

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

Ways to secure your trip:

Visit our website SHOP  

  1. Choose DEPOSIT (and pay reminder in cash) 
  2. Choose applicable event, pay in full with Visa or Apple Pay 
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Desert Safari

White Desert Camping 1 Night/2 Days

Chicken & the Mushroom
ICONIC CHICKEN & MUSHROOM

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
20/21 MAY 2022

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: 2200le per person (Egyptian)
2400le non-Egyptian 

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.

For reservation to book your trip visit our SHOP in the MENU of main page

PLEASE NOTE WEBSITE USES CANADIAN DOLLARS NOT USD
WhatsApp: 00201009510219 

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Eco Lodge Al Haiz

Bedouin Clay House for rent

Our eco lodge offers our guests a few different options for your stay with us.
We have a large 2 bedroom house surrounded by the majestic mountains of The Black Desert, and our working date orchard for nightly or weekly rentals.
It has 2 spacious bedrooms, each with a single and a queen bed with full linens, blankets and towels provided. With a kitchen, bathroom, large living space, full wrap-around patio to enjoy the sunrise to the east, and sunset to the west.
Great for families, or couples looking to relax and recharge in the peaceful desert surroundings. Property has its own fresh water spring and plunge pool for those hotter days.
We have a 24 hour Bedouin kitchen on the premises if you don’t want to cook your own meals, we offer traditional Bedouin breakfast with fresh bread made over a wood fire, dates with oil, fresh fruits, iconic Egyptian fool, fresh fruits and more.
Our expert desert guides will be happy to plan an overnight camping trip to the White desert, or tours of the local attractions like: Ancient Roman winery ruins, Crystal Mountain, Abu Muharrik Dunes, Djara Cave, Dakhla Oasis, El Qasr ancient Islamic village and much more.

Entrance
Ellen's House
Front entrance
Large living room
Bedroom Westside
Bedroom Eastside
Full Kitchen
Nespresso
Pigeon house
Library on land
Date Palms on land
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Ellen’s House
Bedroom Westside
Bedroom Eastside
Living Room
Bathroom
Entrance
Wrap-around Patio
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Desert Safari

Baharya Oasis Tour

Al Haiz Ecolodge

Discover Baharya Oasis Tour

2 nights – 3 days 

from Cairo and back

Tour this ancient Oasis, discover traditional Bedouin way of life and natural healing 

7AM pickup from Cairo, leaving at 7:30AM.  360kms south Baharya Oasis. We will visit a few of the over 400 hot springs in the Oasis, and learn about their ancient medicinal effects and mineral properties. We will visit the old village of Baharya, Mamour Salt Lake, take a hot lunch of Lamb Kofta and Bedouin Macaroni at the Pyramid Mountain. Lastly English Mountain, and then head south for sunset in The Black Desert and onto Al Haiz Oasis for the night. 

Settle into rooms then enjoy a traditional Bedouin dinner and party with flute and sensemia, dancing and a fire in the Bedouin tent. 

Morning will start with hot drinks and local dates with oil, Bedouin bread and organic fruits and fresh vegetables. 

We will take a local tour of the old village of Al Haiz, and visit a herd of camels. 

We will cross the desert to New White desert, on the way seeing an ancient Roman Winery, and take lunch in Crystal Mountain. We visit Aquabat area, a Roman spring, and ancient Acacia tree. Finally choosing our campsite in the New White Desert. 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.

6AM sunrise and hot coffee, breakfast at 8:30AM. Pack up camp and head through Old White Desert, toward Baharya. Arriving in the Oasis for a 2 hour tour of the Golden Mummies  Museum, Pharaonic teachings and Selem Tombs. We will have lunch in Oasis Restaurant Baharya (on Facebook for menu and details), and browse the Date & Oil Market. The bus will pick you up here at 3PM, arriving in Cairo by 7:30PM. 

Price: 3300le

Non Egyptian: 3500le

TO BOOK TOUR VISIT OUR SHOP

Contact WHATS APP: +20 100 9510219
email: alhaizoasisegypt@gmail.com

Includes:

Tour & Desert Guides, camping tents, sleeping bag, camel blanket, mattress. 

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

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

Don’t forget: bathing suit for hot spring, towel, dress in layers, light jacket. Evenings are a comfortable 20ºC

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Desert Safari Eco Lodge Al Haiz Egyptian foods

Djara Caves & Abu Maharak Dunes Desert Safari

Abu Maharak & Djara Cave Safari

Join us for 2 nights & 3 days

Day 1: 

  • Pickup at meeting place in Cairo 7:00AM 
  • Leave 7:30AM sharp.
  • Move by bus 240 km towards Baharya to meet 4×4 cars and go off road to Abu Maharak Dunes towards Djera Cave. 
  • Take a picnic lunch on the way to campsite in Abu Maharak. 
  • Build our camp, set up tents and have campfire BBQ dinner, enjoy the incredible desert sky and natural surroundings

Day 2

  • After hot coffee, breakfast, we move to visit Djera Caves, driving to lunch in Caraween Sand Dunes.
  • After lunch we will visit Magic Spring, the Big Valley and set camp in the extraordinary White Desert with its wing blown rock formation. 
  • After camp set up we will enjoy a traditional Mandi dinner, Bedouin party and warm fire. 

Day 3:

  • Sunrise, hot coffee, traditional Bedouin Breakfast with fresh bread, in White Desert. We will visit Crystal Mountain, Arriving in Al Haiz Oasis, natural hot spring, take tea and dates with oil in Al Haiz Eco Lodge.
  • Leave toward  Baharya Oasis, stopping in Black Desert to arrive for lunch in Oasis Restaurant. 

– Take our lunch, shop Dates & Oil Market and grab snacks for drive back to Cairo 3PM, arriving at 7PM 

Includes, camping tents, sleeping bag, camel blanket, mattress. 

All meals, water, soda, snacks, transportation, permission, natural park tickets

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

Don’t forget: bathing suit for hot spring, towel, dress light cloths in layers, light jacket. 

Contact: alhaizegypt@gmail.com

WhatsApp: 01009510219 

Price: 2900le

Non Egyptian: 3300le

TO BOOK OUTR VISIT OUR SHOP

Desert Breakfast
Abu Mabarak Dunes
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Desert Safari

White Desert Camping Tour

2 day, 1 night White Desert:

– Pickup in GIZA, Cairo 7:30AM, leave Cairo 8AM

– Arrive Baharya Oasis, take lunch at Oasis Restaurant 

– Leave for 4×4 off-road tour of Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Aquabat Area

– Take tea in the dunes and a snack 

– Enter New White Desert, choose campsite

– Set-up camp, enjoy nature surroundings at sunset

– Traditional Bedouin meal, fireside evening, music and stargazing 

– Sunrise in the incredible White Desert

– Hot coffee, full Bedouin breakfast with fresh bread & fresh fruit

– Move through Old White Desert, visit ancient Acacia Tree

– Arrive at Natural hot springs (bring bathing suit & towel)

– Move to Al Haiz Oasis for tea, warm dates & olive oil

– Leave for Baharya Oasis, take lunch, shop dates & oil market

– Head back to Cairo 3PM, arriving at pickup destination around 7PM

PRICE: 3500le per person

TO BOOK TOUR VISIT OUR SHOP

Includes, camping tents, sleeping bag, camel blanket, 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: bathing suit for hot spring, towel, dress and bring warm cloths in layers, wool socks, winter jacket. 

email: alhaizegypt@gmail.com for bookings

WHITE DESERT
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Observatory

Al Haiz Observatory

The ideal location of Al Haiz Lodge offers stargazers an incredible opportunity to observe the night sky in one of the darkest places on earth. We work with astronomers to offer star gazing, in-depth Astronomy sessions, telescope observation, and astrophotography workshops 

 

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