Witness the 2026 Perseid meteor shower like never before—under a 100% new moon in Egypt’s surreal White Desert. This 3-day, 2-night safari from Cairo takes you deep into the Western Desert near Al Haiz Oasis for prime stargazing, astrophotography, and Bedouin-style camping. With zero light pollution and iconic chalk formations as your backdrop, expect up to 100 meteors per hour. Private 4×4 transport, all meals, and expert guides included. €450 per person. Book now for one of the best celestial events of the decade.
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Calling All Rock Lovers & Stargazing Wanderers
Forget sand‑dune boredom—this 7‑day desert road trip is a whirlwind through 180 million years of Earth’s history. You’ll touch whale bones, crawl inside a dripping cave, climb black volcanic hills, and hunt for crystal treasures. No degree required—just boots, curiosity, and a taste for the extraordinary.
Egypt: Where Two Worlds Meet
Egypt sits at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, blending rich history, diverse culture, and timeless landscapes. From the Great Pyramid and Luxor’s royal tombs to the Red Sea and the Nile, Al Haiz Oasis brings 20+ years of local expertise to craft custom safaris and unforgettable journeys. Let us tailor your perfect Egyptian escape.
Eid in the Oasis: Springs, Palms, Black & White Deserts – 3 Nights May 27-30, 2026
Eid Al Adha in Baharyia & Al Haiz: Springs, Palms, White Desert Adventure
Escape Cairo for 3 nights in our new ecolodge chalets. Swim private springs, lunch under date palms heavy with baby fronds, and explore the Black Desert at sunset. Visit our farm and animals in Al Haiz, then chase otherworldly landscapes: the White Desert via Aguabat Valley (Valley of Obstacles) and Crystal Mountain. Learn to bake Garassa bread under hot sand, feast on organic local food, and dance to live semsameya, drums, and flute. Round-trip transport, full meals, vintage Landcruiser tours, and Bedouin hospitality included. Perfect for May heat—our private spring pool awaits.
3 nights / 4 days. Limited Eid spots. Book now.
7 Nights of Pure Magic: The Ultimate Egyptian Desert Safari (Sept 20–27, 2026)
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.
Between the Dunes & The Stars: The Ultimate 10 day Desert Expedition
April 25th-May 4th 2026 For the traveler who defines adventure by depth, not checklist. This is the journey beyond all others—a ten-day, fully-immersive crossing into the silent, uninhabited heart of the Sahara. Leave every notion of Egypt behind and travel with us, a Bedouin-owned company with over 20 years of guiding in the deep desert,Continue reading “Between the Dunes & The Stars: The Ultimate 10 day Desert Expedition”
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, 2025Holiday package includes 1 night (doubleContinue reading “Christmas on the Oasis 2025”
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 willContinue reading “Eid Mubarak Safari 2025”
Celestial Symphony in the Desert
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.Continue reading “Celestial Symphony in the Desert”
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, 2024Holiday package includes 2 nights (double occupancy) in our Ecolodge, local tour of Baharyia Oasis, a traditional roast turkey dinner and sides, Bedouin Party withContinue reading “Christmas on the Oasis”
8 Nights Cairo, Fayoum, White Desert
Itinerary for 8 Nights 9 days 2024/25 Season Cairo – 2 nights Western Desert Safari – 3 nights Al Haiz Oasis – 2 nights Fayoum Desert and Oasis- 1 night Day 1 Pickup at Cairo International airport to hotel Mohammed Ali Mosque, Citadel Dinner on Nile in Zamelek Hotel downtown Day 2 Full day inContinue reading “8 Nights Cairo, Fayoum, White Desert”
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 castleContinue reading “Cairo to Aswan Oases Tour”
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 CAFEMoustafa Mahmoud 8AM Who needs to:• get out into nature 🌴• be barefoot in the sand 🦶⛱• sleep out under the stars 💫 ⛺️• Bedouin foods by theContinue reading “Perseid Meteor Shower”
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 travelersContinue reading “Abu Muharrik Dune Safari – 7 days”
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 newContinue reading “White Desert Camping & Al Haiz Ecolodge”