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From Cairo 4x4 Safari, Camel Ride, Magic Lake, Waterfalls & Lunch

4.9(420)1 hour
VIATOR4.8(79)TRIPADVISOR4.9(341)

Description

Travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle across the beautiful dunes of the Fayoum desert. Try fun sandboarding on soft, golden sands. Enjoy a calm camel ride and visit the beautiful Wadi El Rayan waterfalls. See the amazing Magic Lake and take in the peaceful desert views. After your adventure, relax with a delicious local BBQ lunch at a desert camp before returning to Cairo. Book now for a fun and unforgettable desert adventure just outside Cairo! Round-trip transfers in a comfortable A/C vehicle from Cairo or Giza Exciting 4x4 ride through the scenic Fayoum desert Camel or horse ride along the banks of Wadi El Rayan Lake Visit Mudawara Mountain and enjoy panoramic desert views Stop at Quran Lake for scenic photo opportunities

Tour Options

Shared Tour with BBQ Lunch
  • Pickup included
Private Tour with BBQ Lunch
  • Note: The price for children above 3 years old is the same as the adult price in the private option. Pickup included

Itinerary

180 min

Beginning with a pickup from your hotel or another designated place in Cairo or Giza between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, we will be boarding a comfortable air-conditioned car for a pleasant 100-minute journey to the Wadi El Rayan Desert following a photo stop at Qarun Lake, considered the oldest natural lake in the world.

240 min

Continuing the journey, you shall experience the exhilaration of a desert adventure. After boarding the 4X4 car for a dune drive adventure, enjoy the thrill of gliding over yellow, soft sand before stopping to enjoy sandboarding. Next, you visit the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls and have the chance to admire the stunning views in the center of the desert. You also have the opportunity to enjoy a camel ride or horse ride along the banks of Wadi El Rayan Lake. If you're lucky, you could see some desert animals, such as the slender-horned gazelle, before stopping to photograph the stunning Mudawara Mountains for panoramic views of Wadi El Rayan Lake. Later, visit the Magic Lake and witness the mesmerizing beauty of the color-changing lake before stopping at the Bedouin desert camp for an extravagant and tasty barbecue lunch.

180 min

As the tour concludes, you will be dropped back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza.

Highlights

Camel ride or Horse ride
Dune bashing in 4X4 vehicle and Sandboarding
Visit Mudawara Mountains & Wadi Al Rayan waterfall
Photo stop at Qarun Lake & Magic Lake Visit
BBQ lunch at a desert camp and Bottled water
Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Cairo or Giza)

What's included

Included
Camel ride or Horse ride
Dune bashing in 4X4 vehicle and Sandboarding
Visit Mudawara Mountains & Wadi Al Rayan waterfall
Photo stop at Qarun Lake & Magic Lake Visit
BBQ lunch at a desert camp and Bottled water
Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Cairo or Giza)
Not included
Entrance fee to Wadi El Rayan National Park

Pickup Locations & Times

Pickup service is available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Pick up/drop off services at your accommodation from the regions of Al Nasr City, Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, and 6th of October City are available at an additional charge. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dune drive and sandboarding activities may be canceled in the case of bad weather conditions.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
  • It is not recommended to carry jewelry, expensive watches.
  • Entrance fee to Wadi El Rayan National Park USD 10 must be paid directly on-site in USD
  • By participating, you acknowledge and accept that some activities involve inherent risks and unforeseen incidents, and adequate travel and health insurance is strongly recommended for your safety and financial protection.
  • Recommended Age for Self-Driving Activities: (Sandboarding: 12-50 years)
  • Animal-related activities (company not responsible for uncontrollable natural behaviour of animals): ⁠Camel Ride (Recommended age: 12–50 years)
  • Participation is entirely at your own risk, the company will not be responsible for any accidents, damage, loss, or death from these activities.
  • Children under 3 years are not allowed in shared tour.

Reviews(420)

4.9
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