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Great Sand Sea Expedition: Siwa to the White Desert
Six days crossing the Western Desert off the beaten track
- Duration6 days / 5 nights
- LocationSiwa, Great Sand Sea, Bahariya & White Desert
- Group4–8 travellers
- DifficultyModerate
- From$1,150 per person
About this journey
For true desert lovers: a full crossing from Siwa Oasis through the dunes of the Great Sand Sea to Bahariya and the White Desert, with nights in wild camps and oasis lodges. Permits, support vehicle and experienced desert navigators are all included.
Cross the Great Sand Sea by 4x4 convoy
Wild camps in the dunes
Remote springs and fossil sites
End in the White Desert
Permits & support vehicle included
5 stops, one journey
- 1Siwa Oasis
- 2Great Sand Sea
- 3Bahariya Oasis
- 4White Desert
- 5Cairo
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Detailed itinerary
1Day 1 — Siwa
Arrive in Siwa, settle into an eco-lodge and explore the old town.
2Day 2 — Into the Great Sand Sea
Leave the oasis behind and drive south into the dune sea. First wild camp.
3Day 3 — Dunes & springs
A full day among the dunes with stops at remote springs. Camp in the sand.
4Day 4 — Toward Bahariya
Cross toward Bahariya Oasis. Hot spring and night at a lodge.
5Day 5 — Black & White Desert
Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and camp in the White Desert.
6Day 6 — Return to Cairo
Sunrise in the White Desert and drive back to Cairo.
What’s included
Included
- Desert permits
- 4x4 vehicles plus support vehicle
- Experienced desert navigator & cook
- Camping equipment and lodge nights
- All meals and water
- Transfers from/to Cairo
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and drinks
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit?
Yes, crossing the Great Sand Sea requires a security permit. We handle it — we just need your passport copy 15 days before departure.
How fit do I need to be?
No special fitness is needed, but the days are long in the vehicle and nights are spent camping in the open desert.
Book in three easy steps
- 1Choose date & travellers
Pick your preferred date and group size — no payment needed.
- 2We confirm in 24h
Your planner checks availability and sends the final price.
- 3Secure & travel
A 20% deposit confirms it. The rest is paid as agreed.
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