Wide open spaces
The desert and Siwa Oasis
Chalk sculptures, hidden springs and starry nights: the secret Egypt of the White and Black deserts and Siwa Oasis.
The White Desert and the Black Desert
A few hours' drive from Cairo, the landscape flips. The White Desert unfurls its wind-sculpted chalk formations, the Black Desert its dark volcanic hills.
- The chalk mushrooms of the White Desert, unreal at sunset.
- Golden dunes and hot springs along the way.
- Bivouac under the stars, far from any light.
Siwa Oasis
Near the Libyan border, Siwa lives apart, with its Berber culture, palm groves and salt lakes where you float effortlessly.
- The mud fortress of Shali, at the heart of the oasis.
- Cleopatra's Spring, for a swim in crystal-clear water.
- The salt lakes and their almost unreal turquoise water.
- Sunset from Dakrour mountain.
Things to do in the desert
The desert isn't just scenery: you'll find both thrills and moments of pure calm.
- 4x4 safari among the dunes.
- Sandboarding down the sand slopes.
- A night in camp and dinner around the fire.
- Stargazing, among the finest in the country.
Preparing your escape
The desert takes a little preparation: a few precautions make the experience unforgettable rather than gruelling.
- The best season runs from October to April; avoid the summer heat.
- Nights are cool, even cold: bring something warm.
- An experienced guide and driver are essential.
- We adapt the length: from 4 days for Siwa to 6 days with the deserts.
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