8 Days Desert Safari Tour to El Gilf El Kebir

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll get ready for our exploration of Gilf El Kebir. Millions of years ago, at the end of the Tertiary period, Gilf served as a watershed from which water flowed in all directions. Over the past 100,000 years, its wadis have been shaped by both water and wind. The highest cliffs are found on the south and southwest sides.

Our first stop will be the Sugar Loaf area, a notable landmark in El Gilf El Kebir featuring the iconic Sugar Loaf hill and arch. We’ll then visit the Mud Lions area, which was once a vast lake but is now dry. Erosion and atmospheric changes have sculpted the rocks into shapes resembling lions, hence the name.

In the evening, enjoy stargazing, savour a delicious dinner, and spend the night at our camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After waking up and having breakfast, we’ll set off in a 4x4 vehicle for an adventurous safari trip in El Gilf El Kebir. We’ll navigate the sand dunes and pass through Wadi Mashi, continuing until we reach the Central Gilf Kebir area, where the hill divides into two sections offering stunning views of sand dunes and rock formations.

Our journey will then take us to Wadi Assib, where we’ll set up camp in the desert. Enjoy the captivating atmosphere, stargaze, savour a delicious dinner, and relax for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We’ll continue our journey as we reach the Aqaba path to explore the western hills of Gilf El Kebir.

Our first stop will be the Swimmer’s Cave, located in Wadi Sura (Valley of Pictures), which was discovered by Almasi in October 1933. Frobenius’s expedition had previously searched for rock art in Uweinat and the western valleys of Gilf, areas explored by Patrick Clayton two years earlier. While Clayton’s son believes his father was the first to find the wadi and its caves, it was Almasi who uncovered and named the Swimmer’s Cave.

The cave is a small depression at the start of the wadi, open to the elements. Inside, you’ll find over a thousand figures in various styles. The famous swimmers, painted red and measuring about 10 centimetres long, feature small, round heads on stem-like and tadpole-like bodies, with spider-like arms and legs.

Next, we’ll visit the Mestekawi Cave, discovered in 2002 by an Egyptian-Italian tourist group led by Massimo Foggini (an Italian tourist) and Ahmed Mistikaoui (an Egyptian tourist). This cave is renowned for its well-preserved ancient rock drawings.

Later, we’ll set up camp in Wadi Sura, where we’ll enjoy the enchanting surroundings, stargaze, have a delicious dinner, and spend the night in our comfortable camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Each day, breakfast will be prepared and served at the camp. We’ll then set off in the jeep to Wadi Abd El Malik, an area also discovered by Al Masi. Here, you’ll explore the stunning acacia forest and capture some amazing photos.

We’ll end the day by camping in Wadi Abd El Malik, where we’ll relax with the local Bedouins, enjoying tea and dinner in the peaceful desert.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at the camp, we’ll continue our amazing Desert Safari Trip to El Gilf El Kebir. Our first stop is the Silica Glass Area, formed 26 million years ago. This remarkable site features large patches of stunningly clear yellow and green silica glass scattered across the landscape, creating a truly mysterious and breathtaking view.

We’ll then set up camp in the Silica Glass area and spend the rest of the day with the local Bedouins, enjoying tea and dinner in the tranquil desert.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Have breakfast at the camp before continuing your scenic safari to Ain Dalla water spring, one of Egypt's most beautiful and calming natural springs, surrounded by palm trees on all sides. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the warm water or take some time to meditate.

Afterwards, we'll set up camp in the same area and spend the evening with the local Bedouins, drinking tea and enjoying dinner in the peaceful desert setting.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, following our early breakfast, we'll set off for Cairo after spending 7 fantastic days on our safari trip to El Gilf El Kebir.

Meals: Breakfast