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8 DAYS · PRIVATE · THE FULL LOOP
The long way round
The whole Western Desert in one loop: Bahariya, the White Desert, Farafra, the Sand Sea and Siwa. The trip we named ourselves after.
Duration 8 days, 7 nightsType PrivateStart/end CairoKids 8+Effort ModerateGuide speaks AR · EN · DE
- The White Desert, the Sand Sea and Siwa in one trip
- Nights in camps and oasis lodges
- A private 4×4 for eight days
The whole Western Desert in one loop, and the trip we named ourselves after: Bahariya and the Black Desert, a night in the White Desert, the oasis of Farafra, the dunes of the Great Sand Sea and finally Siwa.
Eight days, a private car and a guide who has driven every piece of it.
Who it’s for
Travellers with time who want to see it allCouples and families with children 8+Maybe not for you if…
You want a short tripYou don’t like several nights of campingDAYS 1–2
Bahariya and the Black Desert
Cairo → Bahariya → Black DesertSprings, black hills and a first camp.
Overnight: lodge, camp
DAYS 3–4
White Desert and Farafra
White Desert → FarafraTwo nights in the chalk and the painted village.
Overnight: camp, guesthouse
DAYS 5–7
Across to Siwa
Farafra → Sand Sea → SiwaThe long off-road leg through the dunes.
Overnight: camp, eco-lodge
DAY 8
Home
Siwa → CairoThe coast road back.
9 h drive
Included
Private 4×4 with MahmoudAll nights and mealsPermits and satellite phoneNot included
Drinks other than water and teaTipsTravel insuranceWHAT TO BRINGOpens on the season of your dates.
Every season
Passport, or a photo of itSunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50)A hat or scarfComfortable walking shoes and sandalsSwimsuit for the springsSome cash in Egyptian pounds for tips and small shopsPlus, in Autumn
A light layer for the eveningSunscreen — the sun is still strongStart and endCairo. The exact pick-up time comes with your quote.
Flying in?Send us your flight — we plan day 1 around it and can collect you from the airport.
Drop-offBack at your hotel (or the airport) on the last day, usually by early evening.
SEASONAL PRICES · PER PERSONShown in EUR / USD / GBP · charged in EUR
Main seasonOct–Nov · Jan–Apr · Best temperaturesYOUR DATES€1,480
FestiveDecember · Book early — limited camps€1,685
SummerMay–Sep · Early starts, shorter drives€1,200
YOUR GUIDEMahmoudBorn in Bahariya, 14 years guiding. Knows where the fennec foxes come to camp.
WalkingModerate. You can always stay by the car at any stop.
TerrainVillage lanes, gardens and some soft sand.
ToiletsAt lunch and café stops; none out in the desert itself.
HeatShade and water at every stop. From May to September we start at dawn and rest at midday.
WheelchairsNot suitable: soft sand and high 4×4 steps. Tell us about any needs — we adapt where we can.
PermitsPassport copy needed 14 days before.
Main season price€1,480 pp
When would you like to go?● main● festive● summerExact dates come with your quote.
Adults12+
Children8–11 · 40% off
Estimate for 2, Nov€2,960
Request this tripFree and no payment now. We reply within 24 h with exact dates and a confirmed quote.