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
The Healing Waters of Bahariya Oasis: A Natural Sanctuary for Health and Wellness Al Haiz Oasis offers tailored treatments, combining hydrotherapy with desert excursions for a holistic retreat.
Bir Sheriff
Magic Spring
Fresh spring in Al Haiz
Desert Hot Springs
Tabl Amoun
Al Haiz Oasis
Warm desert spring
Al Haiz Oasis
Sunset in Al Haiz
Al Haiz Oasis
Baharyia Oasis
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Nestled in Egypt’s Western Desert, the Bahariya Oasis is a hidden gem renowned for its thermal waters, which have been celebrated for centuries for their remarkable therapeutic properties. These mineral-rich springs, emerging from deep within the earth, offer a unique blend of warmth and natural chemistry, making them a sought-after destination for those seeking relief from various ailments. Let’s explore the science and tradition behind their healing power.
Mineral Composition: Nature’s Pharmacy
The thermal waters of Bahariya are infused with a potent mix of minerals, including sulfur, iron, and magnesium each contributing distinct health benefits. These elements work synergistically with the water’s naturally warm temperature (typically between 35°C to 45°C) to create a therapeutic environment that promotes healing and relaxation.
Therapeutic Applications of Bahariya’s Thermal Waters
1. Muscle Relaxation: Warmth and Magnesium Unite
The heat of the water penetrates deep into muscle tissue, alleviating tension and stress by increasing blood flow and reducing stiffness. Magnesium, a mineral crucial for muscle function, enhances this effect by aiding in the relaxation of muscle fibers and preventing cramps. This combination makes the waters ideal for athletes, individuals with chronic pain, or anyone seeking post-stress recovery.
2. Skin Health: Sulfur’s Restorative Power
Sulfur, a cornerstone of the oasis’s waters, is renowned for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps combat skin conditions like acne by unclogging pores and reducing bacteria, while its soothing effects alleviate inflammation in eczema and psoriasis. Regular immersion can promote smoother, healthier skin, drawing visitors seeking natural dermatological solutions.
3. Enhanced Circulation: Iron and Heat Synergy
The warm water induces vasodilation, improving blood flow and oxygenation throughout the body. While the role of iron here is more symbolic (as topical absorption is minimal), its presence underscores the water’s mineral richness. The improved circulation aids in detoxification, accelerates healing, and may benefit those with mild circulatory issues.
4. Joint and Arthritis Relief: Buoyancy and Anti-Inflammatory Action
The buoyancy of the water reduces pressure on joints, allowing for pain-free movement, while sulfur’s anti-inflammatory properties target conditions like arthritis and rheumatism. This natural remedy offers respite from stiffness and swelling, making it a haven for elderly visitors or those with chronic joint pain.
Historical and Cultural Significance
For millennia, the thermal springs of Bahariya have been a wellness cornerstone for local communities and travelers. Ancient Egyptians likely valued these waters for their restorative qualities, a tradition upheld today by modern visitors. The oasis itself, with its lush palm groves and stark desert contrasts, adds a serene backdrop to the healing experience.
Experiencing the Waters: A Traveler’s Guide
Bahariya Oasis hosts several spas and open-air pools where visitors can immerse themselves in the therapeutic waters. Popular sites include Bir Sigam a sulfur-rich spring, and Bir Al-Ghaba, known for its high iron content. Al Haiz Oasis offers tailored treatments, combining hydrotherapy with desert excursions for a holistic retreat.
A Natural Oasis of Renewal
The thermal waters of Bahariya Oasis stand as a testament to nature’s ability to heal and rejuvenate. Whether seeking relief from physical ailments or a tranquil escape, these mineral springs offer a timeless remedy. As both a scientific marvel and a cultural treasure, Bahariya invites the world to discover its restorative embrace—one soak at a time.
Plan your journey to Bahariya Oasis, where ancient wellness meets the serenity of the desert. 🌿✨
Bahariya Oasis,Egypt offers mineral-rich thermal waters (sulfur, iron, magnesium) with therapeutic benefits: relieves muscle/joint pain, improves circulation, treats skin conditions (acne, eczema), and promotes relaxation. Warm, buoyant springs reduce inflammation and enhance healing, drawing visitors to this desert sanctuary for natural wellness. 🌿✨
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
On January 25th, a rare planetary alignment will grace the night sky, featuring Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn clustered together after sunset. Visible to the naked eye, in the vast expanse of Egypt’s Western Desert, this celestial event will offer a stunning visual display.
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.
Solo travelers welcome!
Pickup Cairo 8AM Saturday Jan 25th Cilantro Cafe Moustafa Mahmoud Sq. toward Baharyia Oasis SW. 3 hours. Transfer to 4×4 cars and head into Abu Muharrik Dunes. 2 nights camping with Djara Cave on day 2 and White Desert on Day 3. Returning to Cairo Monday Jan 27th, 8PM.
All inclusive of meals, camping gear, park permits, bottled water. $350 USD _ 335€ _ 14,000le for Egyptian
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
Car to Pyramids of Giza – climb inside of Khufu must be done early before lineups form
Lunch in Giza
Civilization Museum in Tahrir Square or GEM museum in Giza
Khan el Khalili Souk & dinner at Nageb Mahfouz Egyptian Restaurant (live music)
Hotel in Giza
Day 3
Saqqara Necropolis in morning
Drive to Fayoum in afternoon
Visit Qaran Lake, Tunis Village, pottery lesson
Hotel in Tunis Village
Day 4
Visit to Wadi el Hitan Museum (Valley of the Whales)
Wadi el Ryan (waterfalls)
Magic Lake
Move south through Fayoum Desert to Abu Muharrik Dune Belt
Camping in Abu Muharrik Dunes
Day 5
7AM sunrise in dunes with coffee and fruit
Time here while we pack up camp, load the car and prepare breakfast 8AM
Continue in 4×4 through Abu Muharrik
Spend the day in one the longest moving dune belt in the world (600+kms) , with many interesting discovery spots
Sand boarding
Stone age tools area
Day 6
7AM sunrise with coffee and fruit
You will have time to walk around, relax while we prepare breakfast 8AM
Djara Cave for lunch – hidden underground cave with many stalactites and stalagmites
Find perfect camp spot, enjoy sunset while camp is set-up
Bedouin BBQ, campfire and music under the stars
Day 7
Visit Magic spring – ancient Roman Spring – time to wash and refresh
New White desert, Old White Desert with many interesting large wind-swept rock formations
Crystal Mountain – time here for discovery of quartz crystal area, climb up into cave
Dinner in and room in Al Haiz Lodge
Day 8
Tour of Rees Village – Ancient Roman Winery, Hot Springs, local dunes
Black Desert
Baharyia Oasis Tour – English Mountain, Pyramid Mountain, Salt Lake for sunset
Dinner in local House
Back to Al Haiz Lodge
Day 9 Nov 9
Breakfast in Al Haiz Oasis
Local tour (if time permitting) of hot springs in Tabl Amoun
Back to airport in Cairo
185E /person per day = … x 9 days =( 2 people = 3330 Euro)
Itinerary includes:
All transportation- pickup in Cairo International Airport and return
All hotels in Cairo and Fayoum
Full board: 3 meals a day, bottled water, hot beverages, fresh local fruits, vegetables and organic meats, snacks
camping gear in desert
Egyptologist Guide in Cairo
Natural Park permits and military permissions
Solar light panels, GPS marking equipment, satellite phone, USB charging ports in car
Bedouin chef
1 4×4 Landcruiser from Cairo the whole trip
Itinerary excludes:
Tomb, temple or museum entrance fees
Personal purchases or additional snacks
Alcohol
Gratuities for any team member
25% deposit required 1 weeks from arrival
Don’t forget: headlamp, power-bank, bathing suit for springs,travel towel, wet wipes,sun hat/scarf for wind and sand, sunscreen, clothes in layers, light winter jacket for wind and cooler nights, Merino wool base layers and toque are ideal at night in desert.
Itinerary for 8 nights Cairo to Aswan -through Alexandria, Siwa, White Desert and Dakhla Oasis
Day 1:
• Pickup AM from airport, visit Pyramids of Giza, spend a few hours there. Take lunch before heading west along the North Coast.
• Arrive in Alexandria check into hotel, dinner out in the city. Visit the castle and waterfront at night.
Day 2:
• Breakfast then early start to Siwa, Possible stop in Ageeba Beach for picnic lunch if time permits.
• Arrive to Siwa at around 4 PM. Visit Al Mawta Mountain, then Fatnas Lake for sunset. Dinner, hotel.
Day 3:
• Early breakfast for full day in Siwa. Visiting Salt pools 1st for a swim and amazing pictures! Then Temple Umm Abayda, Cleopatra Spring fresh water spring and swim, lunch there.
• Head to Great Sand Sea desert in 4×4 to see Bir Wahad (requires permission) relax in the palm trees, swim, tea and snacks. Ending up at Siwa Salt lake for sunset. Return to village for market shopping, dinner then hotel.
Day 4:
• Early breakfast and full day driving to Baharya Oasis with lunch stop along the way. Arrive at Al Haiz Ecolodge for checkin.
• Move to 4×4 and visit Roman Winery and sunset tea in the dunes. Return to Lodge for dinner and settle into rooms.
Day 5:
• Leisurely wakeup, breakfast, small tour of Tabl Amon, swim in warm spring of Bir Sherif. Return to Lodge, pack up from room and light lunch. Move to 4×4 and start Safari of Western Desert.
• Visiting points of interest with many stops for pictures and discovery. Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Aguabat Valley, White Desert.
• Find camping stop and set camp. Bedouin dinner of roast duck under the sand. Evening under the stars with Bedouin tea and music.
Day 6:
• Leisurely wakeup, breakfast, breakdown camp and head to Magic Spring for a fresh water wash.
• Move south to Djara Cave; discover an underground cave full of stalagtites, stalagmites and petroglyphs while chef prepares lunch.
• Move to Caraween dunes for sandboarding and dune ride adventure. Set up camp in the dunes. Relax for sunset, dinner under the stars.
Day 7:
• Sunrise in dunes, break down camp and breakfast. Move to highway to meet sedan car for 10 AM and move southwest to Dakhla Oasis.
• Lunch, visit Deir Hagar pharaonic temple and Mezzawakka tombs.
• Move to Salt Lake in dunes, tea and sunset.
• Arrive at guesthouse Sosal House (beautiful traditional Bedouin house) dinner served in house. Relaxing evening
Day 8:
• Full day in Dakhla Oasis visiting ancient village of Al Qasr and if you missed one of the sites from the day before you will have time today. Dinner in Bedouin restaurant and back to Sosal House for the night.
Day 9:
• Breakfast brought to house and pack a picnic lunch for your big travel day to Aswan, arriving around 7 PM
We can continue with a separate program of Upper Egypt including: Aswan, Abu Simbel, Felucca on Nile, Luxor temples and Tombs and Hurghada for beach days.
Witness over 100 shooting stars an hour in the spectacular White Desert! Moon phase: 1st quarter 25% set after midnight) Tuesday August 13/14 1 night White Desert
PICKUP CILANTRO CAFE Moustafa Mahmoud 8AM
Who needs to: • get out into nature 🌴 • be barefoot in the sand 🦶⛱ • sleep out under the stars 💫 ⛺️ • Bedouin foods by the campfire 🔥 • meet new people 👬 • sing, dance 💃 and laugh 😃 • ride dunes in 4×4 Landcruisers 🚙 • take awesome pictures 📸 • discover new places in Egypt 🇪🇬
enjoy the spectacular Perseid Metor Shower from the incredible White Desert 💫
Discovery sites include: White Desert, Crystal Mountain, Aguabat Valley & Dunes
All meals, water, beverages, camping gear, transfer to and from Cairo, 4×4 car, military park permits
JOIN US!
To book a seat call or message (WhatsApp) Abdu Shaban +20 100 9510219 to reserve
– Meet 4×4 cars on El Minya rd. and head into the dune belt of Abu Muharrik; the longest movable dunes in Egypt
– Stop for picnic lunch in the shadow of the many rock formations
– Sandboarding, landscape photography and discovery along the dunes
– Pick the perfect, secluded spot among the dunes for camping
– Set up camp, while we prepare a BBQ Bedouin dinner
– Enjoy a campfire, music and storytelling under the starry skies
Moon phase: 28% rising at 12:30AM
– Temperatures will be a beautiful 20° at night for optimal sleeping
– Disconnect from everyday life and experience the peaceful quiet only the desert offers
– 5:30AM uninterrupted, sunrise over the dunes
– 7AM coffee, tea and fruit
– 8AM breakfast with Bedouin bread made on the fire, pack up camp
– Continue our trip riding out of the dunes
– We will stop for discovery & photography along the way, throughout this stunning dune landscape.
We will start our drive back to Baharya, arrive at a fresh water springs in Baharya Here we will swim, relax on this beautiful Palm tree covered property while lunch is prepared.
AC transportation will pick you up there by 4PM, and head back to Cairo.
Siwa Oasis Tour 4 nights, 5 days from Cairo return
Discover the wonders of Siwa Oasis: ancient settlements, desert lakes, and rich Siwan culture.
Explore this remote paradise in Egypt.
Siwa Oasis is one of the most remote human settlements in Egypt and has been inhabited for thousands of years since Pharaonic times. With over 2000 springs, desert lakes, salt pools, ancient fortress villages,
adventure dune riding in the Great Sand Sea, and rich Siwan culture, it is worth the journey to Siwa Oasis!
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, we will visit 13th century Fortress of Shali- Gebel Al Mawta and after lunch, the 26th Dynasty’s Oracle Temple of Alexander The Great, take dinner in Bedouin restaurant and back to hotel.
Day 4
Full day in 4×4 to Great Sand Sea, visiting Bir Wahed 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, with lunch and rest stops along the way.
Price includes all permissions, transportation, 4×4, tickets, hotel accomodations, all meals, beverages etc
Ghurd Abu Muharrik or “Father of Movement”; one of the largest dune belts in the Western/Libyan Desert in Egypt, over 600 kms of moving dunes, beginning east of Baharya Oasis (350kms south of Cairo) down to Abu Tartur cliff at Kharga Oasis. Moving at a rate of 1m/year this safari is destined for adventure travelers looking to fully disconnect from our modern busy lives and live and travel with the Bedouins of Baharya Oasis.
Once we leave the ashphalt, we will not encounter and roads, people, or filling stations; all water and benzene will be carried by our 4×4 Landcruisers, with a 2nd supply stashed along the route as we continue south along the dune belt.
The cars will fly along, beside, up and over countless dune-scapes as the tires hum along the trackless sand. 5 nights of camping in different locations, numerous diverse landscapes, campfire meals, countless stars and the Milky Way overhead at night will clear the mind and stimulate the imagination of thousands of years of travel by foot and camel by the keepers of this ancient land.
Day 1 Your trip will start in Cairo at 8AM, traveling by car to Al Haiz Oasis Ecolodge where you will settle into rooms, enjoy a welcome drink and lunch. We will take an afternoon excursion to the hot spring in the small village of Rees, a visit to an ancient Roman Winery, and a sunset tea in the local dunes before returning to the Lodge for dinner. Day 2 Our adventure safari will begin after breakfast, heading 1 hour north to the top of Abu Muharrik dunes. We will spend 2 days traversing the dunes, discovering ancient springs (Magic Spring), stop for a fresh water wash in the sunshine and find scattered pottery left by the Roman Garrisons (trade posts)
Day 3 We will reach the underground wonder of Djara Cave.
Djara Cave
Day 4 Over the next 2 days we will continue southwest toward Kharga Oasis with many stops at points of interest; ultimately letting the weather, travel time and the Bedouins lead the way. We will traverse valleys full of prehistoric (stone-age) signs of life, tools, Alums (desert markers) plateaus, and mountains with incredible views. Sometimes we get stuck! It is all part of the adventure, and we always have equipment and able bodies to get us out of anything. Satellite phones, air compressors, GPS mapping systems, mechanical tools and first-aid kit are all close at hand. Sit back and enjoy the ride! While they dig us out, there will be an opportunity to get out stretch your legs and take in the current surroundings.
Day 5 & 6 we will start heading north towards Aguabat Valley and finally the incomparable White Desert of Egypt. Our last night of camping always prompts a Bedouin party with music, dancing, fireside snacks and tea.
We will end the safari with Crystal Mountain, with time for discovery, cave & mountain climbing and photos. Finally reaching the ashphalt and the last hour back to Al Haiz Lodge for a hot shower and relaxation in the sun and fresh spring. Our last dinner together is our Duck Mandi, special rice, rich soup and live music around the fire in the Bedouin tent. Day 7 One last breakfast and light lunch before the car will pick up at 3PM for the return trip to Cairo.
This Safari is available at anytime, with at least 2 weeks for permissions and preparations to begin. Passport photos must be sent within this time. Minimum attendees are 2 people at $220/per day, per person. 3 people at $210/day per person, 4 people $200/day per person. Groups larger than 4 people please contact us directly for current pricing.
Prices are in USD, and gratuities in cash are greatly appreciated.
Email us at alhaizegypt@gmail.com or WhatsApp +20 011 951 0219 Abdu Shaban