Starting From
USD 1350
Gara Cave Desert Tour
Get a taste of desert life on this 5-day tour in the Western Desert. Start in Bahariya Oasis and set out for 3 nights of camping and sight seeing in the desert. Travel by 4×4 to see the White Desert, the Black Desert, Ain Khadra, and Gara Cave.
Trip Overview
- Trip profileGet a taste of desert life on this 5-day tour in the Western Desert. Start in Bahariya Oasis and set out for 3 nights of camping and sight seeing in the desert. Travel by 4×4 to see the White Desert, the Black Desert, Ain Khadra, and Gara Cave.
- CostUSD 1350
- TypeAdventure Packages
- Trek Days5
- Accomodation
- Transportation
- Day 1A Memphis Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo at 06:00 AM and then transfer from Cairo or Giza by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Bahariya 365 Kms on road, about 04 hours driving. Upon arrive at Bahariya visit the Golden Mummies Museum from the Graeco-Roman period. Continue to Tombs of Nobles, Ain Mefettella and Alexander Temples. Then have a trip to the ruin on a hill, “the English House†at sunset and enjoy the panoramic view of the Oasis. Overnight in Bahariya. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Day 2er breakfast, we set off on our tour to the Gara cave 170 Km off road, lunch on the way at the foot of sand dunes or where we decide to make it. Dinner and overnight camping. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3After breakfast, visit the Gara Cave (also called Djara Cave), a natural hollow formed by rain in the Eocene limestone (55 million years ago). Water dissolved the limestone to form beautiful stalagtites and stalagmites. Prehistoric people lived in the cave probably during late Neolithic period as evidenced by artifacts and rock art found in the cave. Then Transfer to Aqabat about 150 km driving. Then Overnight Camping in the desert. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4After breakfast, visit the Magic Spring and Ain Khadra where we have our lunch continue to Santa tree (Magic tree) Then enjoy the White Desert, which is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Shining white limestone covers the surface and makes amazing rock formations in the sand, giving this place its name. Overnight Camping. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5After breakfast, transfer to visit Crystal Mountain and Black Mountains. Upon arrival in Bahariya, you will have a shower before returning back to Cairo which takes about 04 hours driving.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Pick up from your hotel in Cairo and return
- Transfer from your hotel in Cairo & back by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- All transfers in Bahariya, White Desert & Gara Cave is by a 4x4 car
- Accommodation for 3 nights Camping on full board
- Accommodation for 1 night in Bahariya at Oasis Style Hut on half board
- Camping equipment like sleeping bags, camel blanket & tents
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
- English speaking guide during your tour
- Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
- Bottled water & soft drinks during camping in the desert
- 30 minutes of local calling (5 minutes international) and a mobile phone loaned for the length of your stay or an Egyptian sim card for your unlocked mobile device.
- All service charges & taxes
- Any extras not mentioned above
- Tipping kitty
- Soft drinks at your hotel in Bahariya
Kim L. Burney
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