Fayoum desert safari & Magic Lake from Cairo

Overview

A desert day in Fayoum with 4x4 driving on the dunes, sandboarding, a camel or horse ride and a barbecue lunch in the desert near Magic Lake. Available as shared or private.

Highlights

• Convenient Hotel Pick-Up: Start your adventure smoothly with direct pick-up from your location in Cairo or Giza.
• Scenic Qarun Lake Stop: Capture memorable photographs against the backdrop of this historic lake.
• Thrilling 4X4 Dune Bashing: Experience an exciting ride as an expert driver glides through soft yellow desert sands.
• Sandboarding Adventure: Test your skills and slide down the towering desert dunes.
• Desert Wildlife Viewing: Keep an eye out for native wildlife, such as the slender-horned gazelle.
• Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls & Lakeside Ride: Admire the magnificent waterfalls and enjoy a scenic camel or horse ride along the shoreline.
• Mudawara Mountain Panoramic Views: Take in breathtaking aerial vistas and snap unforgettable panoramic photos of the landscape.
• The Spellbinding Magic Lake: Witness the stunning, color-shifting beauty of this famous desert oasis.
• Authentic Bedouin BBQ Lunch: Relax and enjoy a delicious meal in the calm, serene atmosphere of a desert camp before your return transfer to Cairo or Giza.

Itinerary

1. 1

   - Scenic Van Transfer to Fayoum· 2 Hours

   Comfortable 2-hour van ride toward Fayoum landscapes.

2. 2

   - Qarun Lake· 10 Minutes

   Quick break, photos, and scenic views along the lake route.

3. 3

   - Wadi El Rayan· 2.5 Hours

   Tour with sandboarding, dune bashing, camel ride, and tea.

4. 4

   - Jabal El Medawara· 1 Hour

   Off-road adventure, sightseeing, and stunning aerial views.

5. 5

   - Magic Lake & Camp· 1.5 Hours

   Swimming and sightseeing, followed by a delicious BBQ lunch.

6. 6

   - Return Van Transfer· 3 Hours

   Relaxing 3-hour van ride back to Cairo and Al Giza.

Order of stops may change and is confirmed with your quotation.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your location in Cairo or Giza
• Egyptologist tour guide
• Dune drive in 4X4 vehicle
• Sandboarding session
• Camel ride or Horse ride
• Photo stop at Qarun Lake
• Photo stop at Mudawara Mountains
• Photo stop at Wadi Al Rayan waterfall
• Photo stop at Magic Lake
• BBQ lunch at a desert camp
• Bottled water

• Entry fees to Wadi El Rayan National Park
• Gratuities (optional)

Pickup & meeting point

The long-range pickup service from Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, or 6th of October City is available to book in the checkout process as an "add-on."

Cancellation

Cancellation terms are pending and will be stated in your quotation before you commit.