From Cairo: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Magic Lake, & Lunch
Cairo Region, Cairo
Experience an exciting adventure from Cairo with a thrilling 4x4 ride across the dunes. Enjoy a camel or horse ride, enjoy BBQ lunch, and visit El Rayan waterfalls, Mudawara Mountain, and Magic Lake.
This full-day desert adventure from Cairo or Giza offers dune driving, sandboarding, camel rides, and visits to Wadi El Rayan waterfalls and Magic Lake.
Highlights
- See the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls amidst the desert
- Photograph the Mudawara Mountains
- Experience a dune drive in a 4x4 vehicle
- Enjoy a sandboarding session on soft desert sand
- Visit Magic Lake and have a BBQ lunch at a desert camp
Description
Your experience begins with a pickup from your location in Cairo or Giza, followed by a photo stop at Qarun Lake. Capture photographs overlooking the lake before heading to the desert for more activities.
Board a 4x4 vehicle for a dune drive across the soft yellow sand. After driving over the dunes, enjoy a sandboarding session. Keep an eye out for local desert wildlife such as the slender-horned gazelle.
Next, visit Wadi El Rayan Lake to admire the waterfall and choose between a camel or horse ride along the shore. Then proceed to Mudawara Mountain for panoramic views of Wadi El Rayan Lake and photo opportunities.
Continue to Magic Lake to see its unique color changes. The tour concludes at a Bedouin desert camp where you will have a BBQ lunch before being dropped back at your hotel or chosen location in Cairo or Giza.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Dune drive in 4x4 vehicle
- Sandboarding session
- Camel or horse ride
- Photo stops at Qarun Lake, Mudawara Mountains, Wadi El Rayan waterfall, and Magic Lake
- BBQ lunch at the desert camp
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Entry fees to Wadi El Rayan National Park (USD 10, payable on-site)
- Gratuities (optional)
Important Information
- Dune bashing and sandboarding may be canceled due to bad weather
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for desert conditions
- Dune bashing is not recommended for toddlers, pregnant women, or those with back or heart problems
- Long-range pickup from locations such as Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis, and others can be added during checkout
- International travel insurance is recommended for this activity
- The entrance fee to Wadi El Rayan National Park (USD 10) must be paid in cash on-site
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring sun protection, a camera, and wear clothes suited for desert temperatures. Morning departures are recommended to avoid the midday heat.
