5 DAYS · PRIVATE · BUILT AROUND THE LIGHT
Photographer’s desert
Every day planned around sunrise and sunset, with camps chosen for the view, not the shelter.
Duration 5 days, 4 nightsType PrivateStart/end CairoKids 12+Effort Moderate — early startsGuide speaks AR · EN · DE
- Three camps chosen for the view
- Sunrise and sunset every day
- Charging in the car for your batteries
Every day planned around the light: sunrise and sunset shoots, camps chosen for the view rather than the shelter, and time to wait for the right moment. A new camp each night gives new foregrounds.
Who it’s for
Photographers of every levelTravellers who don’t mind early startsMaybe not for you if…
You like to sleep in — most mornings start before 05:30Drone pilots — drones are not allowed in the protected areaDAY 1
To Bahariya
Cairo → BahariyaSunset at English Mountain.
Overnight: lodge
DAYS 2–4
Three camps
Black Desert → Crystal Mountain → White DesertA new camp each night for new foregrounds.
Overnight: camp
DAY 5
Home
White Desert → CairoA last sunrise.
Included
Private 4×4 with driver-guideAll mealsPower bank charging in the carNot included
Drinks other than water and teaTipsTravel insuranceWHAT TO BRINGOpens on the season of your dates.
Every season
Passport, or a photo of itSunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50)A hat or scarf for sun and sandClosed shoes, plus sandals for campHead torch — red light keeps your night visionPower bank: there are no sockets at campToothbrush, wet wipes and a small towelSome cash in Egyptian pounds for tipsA tripodSpare batteries and memory cardsA blower and cloths for sandPlus, in Autumn
A warm layer for evenings from late OctoberLight long sleeves for the dayStart and endCairo. The exact pick-up time comes with your quote.
Flying in?Send us your flight — we plan day 1 around it and can collect you from the airport.
Drop-offBack at your hotel (or the airport) on the last day, usually by early evening.
SEASONAL PRICES · PER PERSONShown in EUR / USD / GBP · charged in EUR
Main seasonOct–Nov · Jan–Apr · Best temperaturesYOUR DATES€890
FestiveDecember · Book early — limited camps€1,015
SummerMay–Sep · Early starts, shorter drives€720
YOUR GUIDEMahmoudBorn in Bahariya, 14 years guiding. Knows where the fennec foxes come to camp.
WalkingModerate — early starts. You can always stay by the car at any stop.
TerrainSoft sand and loose rock; a few short climbs to viewpoints.
ToiletsA toilet tent at camp; on the road, café stops and the open desert.
HeatShade and water at every stop. From May to September we start at dawn and rest at midday.
WheelchairsNot suitable: soft sand and high 4×4 steps. Tell us about any needs — we adapt where we can.
DronesNot allowed in the protected area.
Main season price€890 pp
When would you like to go?● main● festive● summerExact dates come with your quote.
Adults12+
Children12–11 · 40% off
Estimate for 2, Nov€1,780
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