Exploring the Bahariya Oasis and White Desert Safari over a three-day tour allows for a more in-depth and immersive experience of these natural wonders. Here's a recommended itinerary for a 3-day adventure:
Day 1: Bahariya Oasis and the Black Desert
Morning:
Cairo to Bahariya Oasis: Depart from Cairo and make your way to the Bahariya Oasis by car or tour bus. The journey takes around 4-5 hours.
Arrival and Check-in: Arrive in Bahariya Oasis and check-in to your chosen accommodation, whether it's a desert camp or a hotel.
Lunch: 3. Local Cuisine: Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at your accommodation or a nearby restaurant.
Afternoon: 4. Bahariya Oasis Tour: Explore the Bahariya Oasis, including the Temple of Alexander the Great, Bawiti Village, and the nearby Black Desert.
Day 2: White Desert Exploration
Morning: 5. White Desert Drive: Depart for the White Desert, known for its surreal chalk-white rock formations. The drive to the White Desert is an adventure in itself and offers breathtaking desert views along the way.
Unique Rock Formations: Spend the morning exploring the White Desert, visiting remarkable rock formations such as the Mushroom Rock and the Chicken and Tree Rocks.
Lunch: 7. Picnic Lunch: Have a picnic lunch amid the otherworldly landscapes of the White Desert.
Afternoon: 8. Camping in the White Desert: Set up your campsite in the White Desert. Enjoy the serene surroundings and the beauty of the desert as the sun sets.
Day 3: Return to Cairo
Morning: 9. Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at your desert camp.
Morning Exploration: Take a short morning walk to explore more of the White Desert's unique formations and capture some stunning photographs.
Lunch: 11. Return to Bahariya Oasis: Pack up and leave the White Desert. Return to Bahariya Oasis for lunch.
Afternoon: 12. Return to Cairo: Depart from Bahariya Oasis and return to Cairo, concluding your three-day adventure.