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2 Days White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour
Cairo, Egypt
48 hours
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What You Will Do
The White and Black Deserts are two stunning landscapes in Egypt, located within the Western Desert, which is part of the larger Sahara Desert. These unique areas offer a dramatic contrast in natural features and are popular among travelers for their surreal, almost otherworldly beauty. Here’s an overview:
White Desert
The White Desert is located about 45 km north of the oasis town of Farafra. It’s known for its mesmerizing landscape, marked by bright white chalk rock formations sculpted by wind erosion over thousands of years. Some key features of the White Desert:
Unique Formations: The chalk formations, some resembling giant mushrooms, animals, or other abstract shapes, are a result of weathering. The area looks particularly magical during sunrise and sunset when the rocks take on a pinkish or golden hue.
White Sands: The sand and rocks in this region have a distinct pale color, giving the area its name and adding a mystical quality.
Protected Area: Since 2002, the White Desert has
White Desert
The White Desert is located about 45 km north of the oasis town of Farafra. It’s known for its mesmerizing landscape, marked by bright white chalk rock formations sculpted by wind erosion over thousands of years. Some key features of the White Desert:
Unique Formations: The chalk formations, some resembling giant mushrooms, animals, or other abstract shapes, are a result of weathering. The area looks particularly magical during sunrise and sunset when the rocks take on a pinkish or golden hue.
White Sands: The sand and rocks in this region have a distinct pale color, giving the area its name and adding a mystical quality.
Protected Area: Since 2002, the White Desert has
What's Included?
- • 1 Breakfast meal, 2 Lunch meals and 1 Dinner meal
- • 4X4 Jeep land-cruiser for Safari tours
- • Bottled water during the tour & transfers
- Pick-up from your hotel and return
- • American tents, sleeping bags, safari equipment
- • 1 night accommodation camping in the white desert
- • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- • Entrance fees to all mentioned sightseeing
What's Not Included?
- • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- • Personal expenses
- • Gratuities (Tipping)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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Day 1 '̣Cairo / Bahariya Oasis / White Desert Tours' White Desert
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Tamer Safari.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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