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Drive west from Cairo into a landscape of black dunes and chalk sculptures, camp beneath starlit skies, and wake at sunrise among mushroom-shaped limestone pillars. This two-day trip mixes short walks, jeep transfers, and an overnight desert camp.
Drive west from Cairo into a landscape of black dunes and chalk sculptures, camp beneath starlit skies, and wake at sunrise among mushroom-shaped limestone pillars. This two-day trip mixes short walks, jeep transfers, and an overnight desert camp.
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Operated by Egypt Desert Dunes · Farafra, New Valley Governorate
The sun drops off the horizon and the limestone spires of the White Desert take on a hard, lunar silhouette; your jeep rumbles to a stop and the team unfolds a simple camp beneath a sky that refuses to hide its stars. This two-day loop from Cairo pushes into Egypt’s Western Desert—through Bahariya’s black volcanic fields, past the crystal-studded slopes, and into the mushroom-carved white chalk of the national park.
easy.
2 days (approx. 48 hours).
Suitable for casual fitness: able to climb in/out of jeeps and walk on uneven sandy or rocky ground for short stretches.
You’ll be in a protected national park with limited services—access is by 4x4 and at least several hours from major towns, but guided tours provide basic camp setup and food.
Facilities are basic or non-existent at the camp site; most operators provide simple portable toilets and washing options, but no full showers.
Yes—this tour is listed as suitable for all fitness levels; however, consider the long drives, desert conditions, and cold nights when traveling with very young children or those with mobility limits.
Entrance fees and permits are typically handled by the tour operator as part of the booking; confirm inclusion before travel.
The White Desert sits on sediments of the ancient Tethys Sea; fossils and flint nodules record a marine past and prehistoric human activity in nearby oases.
White Desert National Park is protected to conserve its fragile chalk formations and desert ecosystems—stick to established tracks and avoid climbing fragile rocks to minimize erosion.
Egypt Desert Dunes operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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