Camping in the White Desert in Egypt
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Loading... - Felipe Chaves
- 19 Sep 2022
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Lots of tourists come to Egypt just to see the ancient Egyptian culture, temples, and pyramids, and totally skip the magnificent nature Egypt has to offer!
Egypt is home to around 30 National Park which very few foreign tourists get to see! The White Desert National Park, also called Sahara el Beyda, is located about 4.5 hours outside of Cairo and is one of the most beautiful in the country.
What is the West Desert?
The West Desert in Egypt is the vast expanse of barren desert west of Cairo between the Nile and the Libyan Border.
Thought to have been grassland in prehistoric times, home to the mythical oasis of Zerzura, and fought over during World War II, the West Desert has a rich and varied history but today is now the best known for its magical and moon-like landscape.
The West Desert can be further divided into the White and Black Deserts , as well as Bahariya Oasis , and Siwa Oasis .
To the south, there are also Dakhla Oasis and Kharga Oasis, but they’re not as popular with tourists.
Do You Need a Tour Guide for the White Desert?
Unless you’re arriving in Egypt with your own off-roading vehicle and camping equipment, yes!
There’s no public transit to get to Bahariya Oasis, which is considered the gateway to the White and Black Deserts. Once you’re there you need a 4×4 vehicle, camping equipment, as well as extensive knowledge of the area. Read More...
