1–3 August 2027
3 days · 2 nights
White Desert, Egypt
3-Day White Desert Total Solar Eclipse Tour 2027
Experience the 2 August 2027 total solar eclipse from Egypt’s spectacular Western Desert on an exclusive three-day journey combining one comfortable hotel night, one fully air-conditioned eclipse-camp night, private desert exploration and a purpose-built eclipse camp with a direct sky-view layout.
Inside the path of totality
A carefully selected open desert viewing area, with final operational details confirmed closer to the event
Luxury camp + hotel
One fully air-conditioned eclipse-camp night, followed by one comfortable night in Bahariya Oasis
Fully air-conditioned eclipse camp
Direct sky-view layout, maximum 40 guests, Wi-Fi, electricity, charging points and guest toilets
Reservations open · $500 adult deposit secures your place
Full package price
$2,800
per adult
Child aged 0–6
Free
Child aged 7–15
$1,400
Deposit due today
$500
$500 per adult · $250 per child aged 7–15 · No deposit for children aged 0–6
Path of totality
Planned open-desert eclipse viewing area
Air-conditioned transfers
Comfortable transport from Cairo or Giza
Fully air-conditioned eclipse camp
One night in the fully air-conditioned camp close to the planned eclipse viewing position
Direct sky-view eclipse setup
Air-conditioned comfort with clear sky access from the same camp environment
The luxury eclipse experience
One desert night. One hotel night. One extraordinary eclipse.
From Cairo and Giza to Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley and the White Desert, every part of this three-day journey has been designed to combine comfort, desert exploration and an unforgettable eclipse experience.
Your journey day by day
Three days designed around totality
Timings may be adjusted by the local operations team when required for desert conditions, safety, permits and the final eclipse viewing plan.
Day one
1 August
2027
2027
Cairo / Giza → Bahariya Oasis → Desert Eclipse Camp
Your journey begins with hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for approximately 4–5 hours to Bahariya Oasis, where lunch is served before the desert adventure begins. Continue by 4x4 through the Black Desert, visit El Hez Village and its natural sulfur springs, explore Crystal Mountain and then continue toward the fully air-conditioned eclipse camp located close to the planned eclipse viewing position. Arriving early gives you time to settle in, relax and prepare cameras, tripods and other photography equipment. In the evening, enjoy dinner surrounded by the peaceful Western Desert and spend the night beneath the stars.
- Cairo / Giza pickup
- Bahariya Oasis lunch
- Black Desert
- El Hez Village
- Natural sulfur springs
- Crystal Mountain
- Photography setup time
- Dinner under the stars
- Fully air-conditioned eclipse camp
Day two
2 August
2027
2027
Total Solar Eclipse → Agabat Valley → White Desert Sunset
Wake up to the desert landscape and enjoy breakfast before preparing for the main event. The purpose-built eclipse camp is designed as the eclipse viewing environment itself, with fully air-conditioned tented areas and a direct sky-view layout that allows guests to watch the eclipse comfortably from within the same camp setting. The camp is limited to a maximum of 40 guests and includes Wi-Fi, electricity, charging points and guest toilets. Dedicated time is provided before totality for cameras and photography setup, with refreshments and lunch available during the eclipse programme. After the eclipse experience and once the viewing programme is complete, depart at approximately 4:00 PM and continue by 4x4 to Agabat Valley. Explore its dramatic limestone formations and desert scenery before entering the White Desert for a beautiful sunset among the famous white formations. After sunset, return to Bahariya Oasis, check into the hotel, enjoy dinner and relax.
- Breakfast at camp
- Eclipse preparation
- Fully air-conditioned eclipse camp
- Total solar eclipse
- Photography time
- Eclipse lunch
- Approx. 4:00 PM departure
- Agabat Valley
- White Desert sunset
- Hotel in Bahariya
- Dinner at hotel
Day three
3 August
2027
2027
Bahariya Oasis → Cairo / Giza
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before beginning the journey back to Cairo or Giza. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for approximately 4–5 hours. Your three-day luxury eclipse adventure concludes with drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- Hotel breakfast
- Morning in Bahariya
- Air-conditioned transfer
- Approx. 4–5 hour drive
- Cairo or Giza drop-off
Comfort from city to desert
Air-conditioned road travel and desert-ready 4x4 support
We collect guests from hotels in Cairo or Giza in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, then continue the desert sections with locally operated 4x4 vehicles from Bahariya Oasis.
Cairo or Giza
Hotel pickup
Bahariya Oasis
Lunch and 4x4 change
White Desert
Luxury eclipse journey
Cairo to Bahariya
Modern air-conditioned transport
Comfortable passenger vehicles or HiAce transport are allocated according to the final small-group or private booking arrangement. HiAce vehicles carry up to 10 guests.
Cairo or Giza hotel pickup
Comfortable passenger vehicles
Pickup and return are arranged from hotels in Cairo or Giza as part of the programme.
Bahariya to the desert
4x4 safari with a local driver
Desert sections are operated with locally experienced drivers and 4x4 vehicles suited to the Western Desert terrain. Each 4x4 normally carries 3–4 guests.
Why the White Desert
Open horizons and room to experience totality in comfort
Egypt’s Western Desert offers a vast open landscape with broad horizons and minimal urban obstruction. August is normally dry in this arid region, although weather can never be guaranteed. The final eclipse site will be confirmed closer to the event after final planning, accessibility, safety requirements and operational permissions are reviewed.
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Inside the totality path
The planned viewing area will be selected within the path of totality for the 2 August 2027 eclipse.
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Wide open sightlines
A desert setting chosen for open views, photography access and a calm viewing environment.
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Fully air-conditioned eclipse camp
A purpose-built camp for a maximum of 40 guests, combining fully air-conditioned tented areas with direct sky-view access, Wi-Fi, electricity, charging points and guest toilets.
Accommodation across two very different nights
Fully air-conditioned eclipse camp. Hotel comfort after the White Desert sunset.
Night one is spent at the fully air-conditioned eclipse camp close to the planned eclipse viewing position, allowing you to wake up already in the desert and prepare early for the event. The camp uses a direct sky-view layout so guests can remain comfortable while still having clear access to the sky for the eclipse. Wi-Fi, electricity, charging points and guest toilets are available at the camp. After the eclipse, Agabat Valley and the White Desert sunset, return to Bahariya Oasis for a comfortable hotel night.
Air-conditioned sleeping, seating and dining areas with comfortable camping equipment
Open-view eclipse positions integrated with the camp so guests have clear access to the sky
Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, bottled water and soft drinks during the desert programme
A comfortable hotel stay after the eclipse and White Desert sunset
Camp photographs show real journeys operated by our local team. The final 2027 eclipse setup will be prepared specifically for the event and its operational requirements.
Clear before you book
What your luxury eclipse package includes
Accommodation, road transport, 4x4 desert exploration, meals, permits, local support and the dedicated eclipse-day setup are combined in one clearly structured experience.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
- Private or dedicated air-conditioned transportation from Cairo / Giza
- Transportation between Bahariya Oasis and the desert
- Professional local desert guide
- 4x4 desert safari
- One night at a comfortable hotel in Bahariya Oasis
- One night at the fully air-conditioned eclipse camp
- All required desert entry permits
- Camping equipment
- Mattress, pillow, sleeping bag and blankets
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners as listed
- Bottled water and soft drinks during the desert trip
- Black Desert
- El Hez Village and natural sulfur springs
- Crystal Mountain
- Agabat Valley
- White Desert and sunset experience
- Access to the direct sky-view eclipse setup within the camp
- Fully air-conditioned camp facilities with Wi-Fi, electricity, charging points and guest toilets
- Eclipse-day lunch
- Local team assistance throughout the eclipse experience
- Assistance with access and logistics for photography equipment
Not included
- International or domestic flights
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Personal photography equipment
- Professional photography services
- Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Certified eclipse glasses, unless specifically included in your booking
Safe eclipse viewing matters
Proper certified solar protection must be used during the partial phases before and after totality. Never look directly at the Sun without appropriate solar protection. Read the official NASA eclipse safety guidance before the trip.
Simple package pricing
Luxury eclipse travel with clear pricing
Children aged 0–6 travel free of charge and do not pay a deposit. Children aged 7–15 pay 50% of the adult package price and a $250 deposit. Travelers aged 16 and over are charged the adult package price. Every paid deposit is credited toward the traveler’s final package price. All children must travel with and remain under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Your local hosts
You are not arriving as a stranger
Elzaghandi Group was founded by Eyad Elzaghandi and has seven years of experience organising journeys in Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert. Eyad and the team were born and raised here. They know the routes, the people and the desert because this is their home.
We want you to feel looked after from the moment we meet in Cairo until we say goodbye after the desert.
Eyad Elzaghandi
Founder, local guide and trip organiser
Before you book
Questions travelers usually ask
Important details are explained here before checkout. If you still need help, speak directly with our local team on WhatsApp.
Is the viewing location inside the path of totality?
Yes. The eclipse camp and open-sky viewing area will be inside the path of totality, in the zone between the White Desert and the Black Desert. The exact operational point and coordinates will be shared later with confirmed guests after final terrain, access, safety, horizon and viewing-condition checks. These checks are designed to choose the best practical terrain, horizon and viewing conditions. The selected point will be astronomically verified to provide at least 6 minutes of totality.
Why are the exact viewing coordinates not published yet?
The exact operational point and coordinates will be shared later with confirmed guests after final terrain, access, safety, horizon and viewing-condition checks. These checks are designed to choose the best practical terrain, horizon and viewing conditions. The selected point will be astronomically verified to provide at least 6 minutes of totality.
Is clear weather guaranteed?
No responsible operator can guarantee weather this far in advance. August is normally dry in Egypt’s Western Desert and the planned area offers broad open horizons, but weather conditions will continue to be monitored as the event approaches.
Is there air conditioning at the eclipse viewing area?
Yes. The eclipse camp itself will be fully air-conditioned, including its main tented guest areas. It will also use a direct sky-view layout so guests can watch the eclipse while remaining within the same camp environment. Wi-Fi, electricity, charging points and guest toilets will be available at the camp, which is limited to a maximum of 40 guests.
Where do we sleep on each night?
Night one is spent at the fully air-conditioned eclipse camp close to the planned eclipse viewing position. After the eclipse, Agabat Valley and the White Desert sunset on day two, guests return to Bahariya Oasis for a comfortable hotel night.
Will photographers have time to prepare their equipment?
Yes. The programme is specifically designed to give guests dedicated time before the eclipse to prepare cameras, tripods and other photography equipment. Assistance with access and equipment logistics is included.
What is the price for children?
Children aged 0–6 travel free of charge and pay no deposit. Children aged 7–15 pay 50% of the adult package price, which is USD 1,400 for this package, and pay a USD 250 deposit. Travelers aged 16 and over pay the adult package price.
How do I reserve and how much is the deposit?
The booking deposit is USD 500 for each adult and USD 250 for each child aged 7–15. Children aged 0–6 travel free and do not pay a deposit. Every paid deposit is credited toward the traveler’s final package price.
Are solar eclipse glasses included?
Certified eclipse glasses are not included unless specifically stated in your booking. Proper solar protection must be used during all partial phases of the eclipse.
Can vegetarian meals or dietary requests be arranged?
Yes. Please tell us about dietary needs when you book so our local team can prepare suitable meal options in advance.
One Journey. One Desert. One Extraordinary Eclipse.
Join us in Egypt’s White Desert on 2 August 2027 and combine totality with a carefully designed luxury desert adventure, local support and the landscapes of Bahariya Oasis and the Western Desert.