5 DAYS · SMALL GROUP · FROM CAIRO
Farafra & Dakhla
The long road south through the oases: mud-brick villages, painted houses in Farafra, and the medieval lanes of Al-Qasr in Dakhla.
Duration 5 days, 4 nightsType Small groupStart/end CairoKids 8+Effort Easy — long drivesGuide speaks AR · EN · DE
- The painted houses of Farafra
- The medieval mud-brick town of Al-Qasr
- A night in the White Desert on the way
The long road south through the oases, with a small group and plenty of stops: the Black and White deserts, the painted houses of Farafra, and the medieval lanes of Al-Qasr in Dakhla.
Nights are in simple oasis hotels and one desert camp.
Who it’s for
Travellers interested in village life and architectureSmall groups and solo travellersMaybe not for you if…
You dislike long drivesYou want private travel — this is a small groupDAY 1
Cairo to Bahariya
Cairo → BahariyaThe oasis road west.
4.5 h drive
DAYS 2–3
White Desert and Farafra
White Desert → FarafraA night among the chalk, then the painted village of Farafra.
Overnight: camp, guesthouse
DAYS 4–5
Dakhla
Farafra → Dakhla → Al-QasrOld mud-brick towns and hot wells, then a flight or drive back.
Return by drive or flight
Included
4×4 with driver-guideLodges, guesthouse and campAll mealsPermitsNot 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€720
FestiveDecember · Book early — limited camps€820
SummerMay–Sep · Early starts, shorter drives€585
YOUR GUIDEMahmoudBorn in Bahariya, 14 years guiding. Knows where the fennec foxes come to camp.
WalkingEasy — long drives. 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.
TravelLong drives. Return flight from Dakhla on request.
Main season price€720 pp
When would you like to go?● main● festive● summerExact dates come with your quote.
Adults12+
Children8–11 · 40% off
Estimate for 2, Nov€1,440
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