White Desert 2 Days and 1 Night Camping
From€250 for 2 people
Bahariya · Farafra
White Desert
Chalk rock shapes, the Black Desert and Crystal Mountain, with a night in tents under the stars.
At a glance
What White Desert is famous for
Desert · Western Desert
Bahariya & White Desert
White chalk rocks, Black Desert, camping
Taste: Bedouin BBQ · Best: Oct–Apr
Explore White Desert
Area by area: what to see and why it matters
Open any place for its story, key facts and how long you need.
On the way: Bahariya
Bahariya OasisStop on the way
The gateway to the White Desert, with hot and cold springs and the Valley of the Golden Mummies.
- Hundreds of Greco-Roman mummies were discovered here in 1996
- El Hez village has a cold spring
The Black Desert1 hour
Hills of orange sand topped with black volcanic stones.
- Views from the top of the "English Mountain"
Crystal Mountain & Agabat1 hour
A ridge of sparkling quartz crystal, and a valley of dramatic dunes and rock towers.
- Don't take crystals or fossils – they are protected
The White Desert
White Desert National ParkProtected since 2002Overnight
Wind has carved the chalk rock into white towers and mushroom shapes that turn pink and orange at sunset.
- Famous shapes are called "the mushroom" and "the chicken"
- Nights are cold – bring warm layers
Tours & prices
All trips →Trips in White Desert
What to see
Sites & museums
Foreign adult tickets, 2026. Students pay half with a valid student ID; children under 6 are free. Prices change, so check before you go.
| Site | Ticket | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahariya archaeological sites | Combined ticket | 400 EGP ≈ €6.79 | New price from 1 Oct 2026 |
Hotels by travel style
Where to stay in White Desert
Our picks for families, friends, couples and solo travellers.
Families
Bawiti, Bahariya
International Hot Spring Hotel
Simple hotel with its own hot spring pool.
Friends & young travellers
White Desert
Camping in the White Desert
Tents among the chalk rocks, dinner by the fire.
Couples
Bawiti, Bahariya
International Hot Spring Hotel
A warm soak after a day in the desert.
Solo
White Desert
Camping in the White Desert
Join a small group: the easiest way to go solo.
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Nightlife
Evenings in White Desert
A night out or a quiet evening: where to go.
Quiet evenings
White Desert camp
Campfire & Bedouin tea
Grilled dinner, music and tea around the fire.
Bahariya
Hot spring at night
Warm spring water under the stars.
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Nature & wellness
Springs, parks and places to slow down
Western Desert
Bahariya Oasis
Hot springs (e.g. Bir Sigam) near the Black & White Desert
Good for: relaxation after desert trips · Best: Oct–Apr
Farafra / Bahariya
White Desert National Park
Chalk rock formations, desert camping under stars
Good for: adventurers, photographers · Best: Oct–Apr
The desert
What you'll see out there
Farafra (Western Desert)
White Desert
Giant white chalk 'mushrooms' & sculptures
Camping under the stars, sunset & sunrise · Best: Oct–Apr
Bahariya
Black Desert
Volcanic black-topped hills
Views from English Mountain · Best: Oct–Apr
Between Bahariya & Farafra
Crystal Mountain & Agabat
Quartz crystal ridge, dramatic valleys
Photo stops on White Desert tours · Best: Oct–Apr
Desert safety: Water - Min. 3 L per person per day · Layers - Hot days, cold nights – bring a fleece · Sun - Hat, sunglasses, SPF 50, scarf/buff for dust · Shoes - Closed shoes – sand is hot and full of thorns · Respect - Leave no trace; don't take fossils or crystals · Guides - Always go with licensed guides & 4x4 – permits are needed for remote areas
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