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New Years Desert Safari 2026

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

WhatsApp: Joanne Clayton +20 0112 2160147 english

One night program available starting at 9500le

 ALL BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY DEC 28, 2025

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Desert Safari Eco Lodge Al Haiz

Christmas on the Oasis 2025

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 

WhatsApp:

Abdu Shaban +20 0100 9510219 Arabic & English

Joanne Clayton +20 0112 2160147 English

 

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Desert Safari

Siwa Oasis – 4 nights 5 days

Private Tour – Cairo to Siwa return with Al Haiz Oasis

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

Day 1

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

Day 2

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

Day 3

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

Day 4

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

Day 5

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

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

$220/day per person

Abdu Shaban – +20 011 951 0219

Joanne Clayton – +20 112 216 0147

www.alhaizoasis.com

alhaizegypt@gmail.com

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Desert Safari

Eid Mubarak Safari 2025

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

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

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

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

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

As you tour the cave, our crew will prepare a hot lunch outside the cave, where we will eat, have hot tea/coffee before we continue on.
After a short time on the asphalt, a quick rest stop to re-fuel, grab snacks or use the restroom.
We will head off-road again, passing through a very unique area of ‘watermelon stones’. Our journey continues north west through Caraween dunes, for an afternoon of riding the dunes, sand boarding, until we find the perfect spot to set-up camp for the night.
Bedouin BBQ dinner, campfire, music and stargazing.

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

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


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

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Desert Safari

New Years Desert Safari 2025

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

WhatsApp: Joanne Clayton +20 0112 2160147

One night program available starting at 9000le

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Desert Safari

Celestial Symphony in the Desert

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

WhatsApp:
Abdu Shaban (Arabic/English) +20 0100 9510219
Joanne Clayton (English) +20 0112 2160147

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Eco Lodge Al Haiz

Christmas on the Oasis

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

WhatsApp:

Abdu Shaban +20 0100 9510219

Joanne Clayton +20 0112 2160147

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Desert Safari

Cairo to Aswan Oases Tour

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.

AL HAIZ BEDOUIN TEA
Djara Cave
SOSAL HOUSE
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Desert Safari

Perseid Meteor Shower

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

 

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Desert Safari Eco Lodge Al Haiz

Ghurd Abu Muharrik 2 days 1 night Safari

⛺️ Desert camping & discovery

🚙 4×4 Dune riding adventures

🏄‍♂️ Sand boarding

🍜 Traditional cooking and teaching

🔥 Campfire under the stars 💫

📸 Take amazing pictures

👫 Meet new people

🌴 Eat dates from our trees

– Pickup from Cairo 8AM

– 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.

Arriving in Cairo by 8PM.

Price: $150USD/per person

minimum 3 person to make the trip


Contact ABDU SHABAN WHATS APP:

+20 100 9510219

email: alhaizegypt@gmail.com

Includes:

Bedouin Desert Guide, chef, camping tents, sleeping bag, blankets, mattress.

All meals, water, snacks, 4×4 transportation, AC private car from Cairo

Not including additional snacks or personal beverages

Don’t forget: headlamp, powerbank, bathing suit for spring, travel towel, sun hat, sunscreen.

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Siwa Oasis Tour

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

$220/day per person

Abdu Shaban – +20 011 951 0219

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Desert Safari

Abu Muharrik Dune Safari – 7 days

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.

 

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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

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Desert Safari

White Desert Camping & Al Haiz Ecolodge

White Desert Camping & Al Haiz Ecolodge

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

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

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

Full detailed program:

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

PRICE: 4600le per person (Egyptian) – based on 4 people
160 Euro or 8000le (non-Egyptian) – based on 4 people

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

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

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

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Desert Safari

Fullmoon Safari 2 nights 3 days

White Desert Camping & Al Haiz Ecolodge 

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

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

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

Full detailed program:

  • Pickup in Cairo 7:30AM at Cilantro Cafe -Mustafa Mahmoud Square
  • Travel 360 kms Southwest to arrive in Baharya Oasis, tea and coffee stop at Oasis Restaurant
  • Arrive in Al Haiz Oasis for Lunch and final packing. Transfer to 4×4 Landcruisers and start our Safari through the Black Desert, Aguabat Area, arriving at our camp in The White Desert.
  • Set-up camp, enjoy nature surroundings at sunset; 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 shop dates & oil market before leaving back to Cairo, arriving at pickup destination around 9PM

PRICE:
5500le per person (Egyptian) – based on 4 per car
160 Euro or 8000le (non-Egyptian) – based on 4 per car

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

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

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

For reservation to book your trip contact us:
WHATS APP:
+20 100 9510219 Abdu Shaban (Arabic)
+20 011 22160147 Joanne Clayton (English)

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Desert Safari

Walk The Desert Part 2 – Camel Safari

11th of Feb- 17th of Feb 6 Nights/7 Days

OVERVIEW:

EGYPT has quite a few ancient desert highways; most of them are unexplored. We tend to explore a lot of these desert trails. Recently, amazing efforts by few desert enthusiasts opened new trails in the Red Sea Trail (RST), and Sinai- the Sinai Trail (ST). I plan to open new trails in the Western Desert and this is the second undertaking; following a very successful trail we crossed in the area of North Fayoum.

The area we will cross is in areas that are less traveled and still has a lot of mysteries and amazing hidden landscapes. We will be hiking each day for 20-25km in the vast and magnificent region between the oases of Baharya and Farafara. This track will also include the picturesque and the unique White Desert.
The White Desert is one of its kind on earth; certainly a unique and magnificent area that lies in the heart of the Western Desert of Egypt. It is like being on a different planet with lunar landscape, amazing sunsets and spectacular night skies. This trip is designed to get a complete desert experience; silence, camels, unmatched landscapes, and traditional food. This is a journey through time and unique spaces where one can rejuvenate and self-reflect for a deeper self-understanding while enjoying a physically challenging experience which elevate the whole experience. This is a different desert and certainly a unique crossing of one of the most spectacular areas of the Sahara Desert.

Day 1
Sunday, 11th Feb
10:00
Meet in hotel and pickup… Head immediately to Baharyia Oasis- 400km from Cairo
13:00
Arrive at Al Haiz Oasis Eco-Lodge for lunch, and rest amid palm trees and water pools.
15:00
Regroup for final preparation and head to the desert towards Crystal Mountain Area. A fascinating region with tens of crystal hills lithering the desert floor.
16:00
Meet our camels and our camel attendants. After the introduction to the members of the camel caravan (attendants and guide) we will spend half an hour around the Crystal Mountain site after which we have a cup of tea and off we head deep into the desert of Aqabat.
18:00
Arrive at Base Camp1. Bedouin dinner and sleep in camp.

Day 2- Day 5
Monday, 12th Feb- Thursday 15th Feb
During those days our daily routine is as follows;
5:00
Wakeup before dawn and light fire
5:30
Hot drinks of coffee and tea are being served together with some light breakfast
6:00
Prepare our hiking gear and load the camels
7:00
Begin the hike and continue hiking all day; only stopping when rest is needed or at interesting and important sites.
We will have a major stop at midday;
This is an important stop for the following reasons; first, to stay away from the heat of the day; second, for a decent fulfilling lunch, and thirdly, for rest.
11:30- 14:00
Rest and lunch after which we will resume our hike.
18:30
Arrive at night camp and unload camels; set up camp, dinner will be cooked and then sleep

Day 6
Friday, 16th Feb
6:00
Early rise as usual; hot drinks and breakfast.
Slowly we will dash our last 1okm towards the asphalt road where we will have reached our final stop under a lone palm tree for lunch.
13:00
We bid farewell to our camels, the beasts of burden, and to our crew.
15:00
Head back to the oasis for a hot natural spring for shower and refreshments. Diving into a mineral-rich natural hot spring is an amazing, particular of Egyptian Oases, experience not be missed.
18:00
Go to the Al-Haize Desert Eco Lodge for spending a splendid night amid palm trees and simple, clean and comfortable rooms.
21:00
You will have a delicious traditional Bedouin dinner with some local band entertainment.

Day 7
Saturday, 17th Feb
9:00
Wake-up at leisurely pace and breakfast is served in Eco Lodge.
11:00
Go for a tour of AlHaiz Oasis and enjoy a cup of tea on a dune overlooking some old ruins. 14:00
Lunch
15:00
Drive back to Cairo.

READ CAREFULLY: Important information

  • –  Our itinerary will (roughly) be: Crystal Mountain- Aqabat- Ain El Sareo (Magic Spring)- Wady Hinnis- White Desert.
  • –  Each day we will be covering between 20-30km depending on our pace and the weather.
  • –  At least one night will be spent at the White Desert.
  • –  For safety; we will have a support vehicle accompanying us; which will not be seen or felt throughout hiking time;however, we will meet our crew twice a day- once at lunch and another time at night camp.
  • –  Luggage will be safely kept inside the vehicle, while you will only carry your light backpack with snacks and a bottleof water for the 3-4hrs hike.
  • –  Extra water and provisions will be carried by our camels.
  • –  Every 2 to 3 wanderers of the desert will share a camel. The camels will be fit to carry any tired individuals; however,for an optimum experience of a nomadic Bedouin, we advise to not ride the camel at ALL times.
  • –  Those individuals who feel tired or not want to hike may ride in the 4×4 support vehicle with our crew, however,they will not be driven around the desert at leisure; on the contrary, they will just accompany our crew who will be performing their own duties.
  • PRICE: 950 EUROS/ All Inclusive (no alcohol)
  • Special discounts for past participants from previous tours and for groups more than 3 hikers.
  • This price includes the following
  • –  All transportation from and to Cairo.
  • –  All meals minimum 3meals/day/wanderer.
  • –  All supplies of bottled water needed for the hike.
  • –  All permissions, guides, camels and the support is also vehicle included.
  • –  All camping gears is also provided which include, a mattress, and blankets; however, you may bring your ownfavorite sleeping bag.
  • –  Price does not include international flights, or any hotels in Cairo

For Guests coming from overseas; we can provide additional assistance during their visit. These services include

  • –  Meet and Assist in Cairo airport whenever you will arrive. And drive you to the hotel (not included in the price).
  • –  Guests can extend their visits and we can plan additional activities, or extend our camel trip.*Please provide us with the flight details.
    For any additional information and enquiries, kindly don’t hesitate to contact me at Whatsapp: +201220190989 mahmoudmarai@yahoo.co.uk or mahmoudmarei@email.arizona.edu

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