Egypt Western Desert Safari Holidays in New Year

CAMPING ADVENTURES: Desert safaris are designed to suit everyone, not just those who have a deep interest in geology or who want to study the desert and its inhabitants. If you just love nature and serenity and want to try something a little different, maybe one of these is for you?
This year special desert safaris over Xmas and the New Year will be organized. Destinations include Bahariya Oasis, the White Desert, the Black Desert and Farafra in the Western Desert, as well as Nuweiba in South Sinai. Either way, travellers will get to enjoy a unique camping experience in the wilderness of nature.

Deluxe Travel, offers a four-day/three-night safari in the Western Desert travelling in 4x4 Toyota Land cruisers. The journey starts from Cairo and proceeds to Bahariya, where travellers can tour the city, visit the Temple of Alexander the Great, the Tombs of the Nobles, the Golden Mummies and the English Mountain. The next day, you will drive on towards the White Desert, visiting the area of wonders, the mushroom area, the crystal mountain and the Black Desert. That night, you camp in the White House area where you will enjoy a delicious Bedouin dinner under the stars.

The following morning, you start to explore the wild formations of the desert, the Santa Tree and wind-carved sculptures that resemble both human and animal faces. Then drive to Farafra oasis, where you can tour the city and visit the museum of local artist Badr. On the last day you strike camp after breakfast and head back, both on- and off-road, through the magnificent desert till you reach Cairo.

Some hotels in Bahariya also organise desert safaris with camping facilities for travellers. One of these is Safari Camp, that organises trips to the White Desert by 4x4 as well as with camels. The 4x4 trip takes four hours, whereas the camel "adventure" takes five days! Though more hectic, the camel safari is also more fun. Rates are LE150 per person per day, including meals.

On Xmas and New Year Eve, Safari Camp will be setting up a special tent in the White Desert, another in the sand dune area and a third at the hotel itself. Celebrations will include a Bedouin meal around a campfire and a special Bedouin entertainment programme.

If you prefer the Sinai Desert, you could also have lots of fun in the wadis, canyons and dunes around Nuweiba in South Sinai. Basata Camp, situated between Nuweiba and Taba, organises special camel safari trips for small groups, families or friends guided by local Bedouins. This kind of safari is tailor-made, as you decide on the number of days you want, up to four at a time.
Rates are LE90 per person per day, including meals.
For more information on desert holidays contact Deluxe Travel on (+202) 33764452; Safari Camp on (+202) 847 2090; and Basata Camp.

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