31 July–3 August 2027
4 days · 3 nights
Bahariya Oasis & White Desert
4 Day Bahariya Oasis & White Desert Total Solar Eclipse Tour 2027
Our most complete eclipse journey: begin with a comfortable night at Aliyah Lodge, discover Bahariya Oasis, travel deep into the White Desert and witness totality from our purpose-built event camp on 2 August 2027.
Arrive with time to settle
One hotel night in Bahariya before the desert expedition begins
Purpose-built for eclipse day
Permitted camp, full air conditioning, open sightlines and on-site support
Oasis, totality and desert
Four carefully paced days instead of rushing straight to the eclipse
Available to book unless marked Sold Out · Secure PayPal checkout
Full package price
$1,595
per adult
Child aged 0–6
Free
Child aged 7–17
$797.50
Deposit due today
$300
$300 per adult · $150 per child aged 7–17
No deposit for children aged 0–6
No deposit for children aged 0–6
Path of totality
Verified eclipse viewing area
Modern AC transport
Cairo, Giza and desert transfers
Hotel + two camp nights
Three different stays across four days
Four carefully paced days
Oasis, totality and White Desert
The complete eclipse expedition
Arrive gently. Go deeper. Meet totality fully prepared.
The extra first day changes the rhythm of the whole journey. You reach Bahariya with time to rest, discover the oasis and sleep at Aliyah Lodge before two nights in the White Desert—one at the eclipse event camp and one at a smaller shared camp after totality.
Your first night · Aliyah Lodge
A soft landing in Bahariya before the desert opens
Instead of driving from Cairo straight into camp, this package gives you a full first day in the oasis and an overnight stay at Aliyah Lodge. Its stone architecture, shaded spaces and traditional details introduce Bahariya with warmth—while an air-conditioned room gives you proper rest before the safari.
Air-conditioned room
Comfortable rest before two nights in the White Desert
Hotel dinner & breakfast
Meals included before the 4x4 expedition begins
Private bathroom facilities
Time to refresh and prepare at the hotel
Authentic oasis character
Stone arches, local textiles and shaded communal spaces
Your journey day by day
Four days shaped around one extraordinary moment
The route is carefully paced around desert conditions, permits and the eclipse. Minor timing changes may be made by the local operations team when needed for safety and the best possible experience.
Day one
31 July
2027
2027
Discover Bahariya Oasis
Pickup from Cairo or Giza between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. After a scenic four to five hour drive, arrive in Bahariya Oasis and check in at Aliyah Lodge. Take time to settle, enjoy a traditional lunch and explore the oasis before watching sunset from English Mountain. Return to the hotel for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
- Aliyah Lodge check-in
- Old Senussi Mosque
- Palm groves
- Traditional lunch
- Salt Lake
- Pyramid Mountain
- English Mountain sunset
- Dinner at the hotel
- Hotel overnight
Day two
1 August
2027
2027
Into the White Desert
After breakfast at Aliyah Lodge, change to desert-ready 4x4 vehicles and begin the safari. Cross the Black Desert, pause at El Hez and its natural sulfur spring, visit Crystal Mountain and drive off-road through Agabat Valley and its hidden limestone canyon. Reach the permitted eclipse event camp before sunset for dinner, a campfire and your first desert night.
- Breakfast at Aliyah Lodge
- Black Desert
- El Hez Village
- Natural sulfur spring
- Crystal Mountain
- Agabat Valley
- Hidden limestone canyon
- Bedouin dinner
- Overnight eclipse camp
Day three
2 August
2027
2027
Total Solar Eclipse Experience
Wake up at the fully serviced event camp and enjoy breakfast before preparing for totality. Witness the total solar eclipse from our carefully selected open viewing area inside the path of totality. After photography time, continue to Arch Rock, sandboard on the giant dunes, stop at Magic Spring and visit the Waves Area before reaching a quieter shared camp arranged for a maximum of ten guests.
- Breakfast at event camp
- Eclipse preparation
- Total solar eclipse
- Photography time
- Arch Rock
- Sandboarding
- Magic Spring
- The Waves Area
- Small-group desert camp
Day four
3 August
2027
2027
White Desert Icons and Return to Cairo
Wake up at the smaller camp and enjoy breakfast in the quiet of the White Desert. Continue through the national park to the famous Mushroom, Rabbit and Chicken formations, then return to Bahariya Oasis for lunch before travelling back to Cairo or Giza. Arrival is expected in the evening.
- Breakfast at camp
- Mushroom Rock
- Rabbit Rock
- Chicken Rock
- White Desert photography
- Return to Bahariya
- Lunch in the oasis
- Cairo or Giza transfer
- Evening arrival
The journey is part of the care
Comfortable transfers from the city to the desert
We collect guests from Cairo or Giza in modern air-conditioned vehicles, stay overnight in Bahariya, then change to desert-ready 4x4 vehicles after breakfast on day two.
Cairo or Giza
Morning pickup
Bahariya Oasis
Hotel night and oasis tour
White Desert
Eclipse camp
Cairo to Bahariya
Modern air-conditioned HiAce
Shared HiAce transport carries a maximum of ten guests. A modern passenger car carrying up to four guests may also be used according to the final group arrangement.
Cairo or Giza pickup
Modern air-conditioned passenger car
Shared passenger cars carry a maximum of four guests from Cairo or Giza to Bahariya Oasis. A private passenger car can be requested as a paid upgrade.
Bahariya to the desert
4x4 safari with a local driver
Shared 4x4 vehicles carry a maximum of five guests. Private Cairo transfers and private 4x4 arrangements are available as paid upgrades.
Why the White Desert
Open horizons and the stillness to feel every second
Egypt’s Western Desert offers an exceptionally open landscape. August is normally dry with clear skies in this arid region, while the absence of city buildings and urban crowding creates a calm setting for the eclipse. Weather can never be guaranteed, but the location is selected to give guests an unobstructed horizon and a strong viewing environment.
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Inside the totality path
The selected camp and viewing area lie within the path of totality for the 2 August 2027 eclipse.
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Clear open sightlines
A wide desert horizon without buildings, traffic or the dense crowds expected around major cities.
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A managed experience
A permitted event camp with a maximum of 100 tourists, supported by local guides and an on-site medical professional.
Two nights in the White Desert
A fully serviced event base. Then a quieter camp for ten.
Your first night is at the purpose-built eclipse camp, where sleeping tents, open seating, dining and viewing areas are air-conditioned for the August event. After totality, shared travelers continue in smaller groups to a second White Desert camp arranged for a maximum of ten guests.
Cooling across sleeping, seating, dining and eclipse viewing areas
A smaller camp shared by no more than ten guests after the eclipse
Food prepared fresh with vegetarian options, water and cold drinks
Wi-Fi, charging, toilets, first aid and an on-site medical professional at the eclipse base
Every camp photograph comes from journeys operated by our own team. The 2027 eclipse base will be a larger purpose-built setup, while the second night returns to the intimate small-group camping style shown in our real work.
Clear before you book
What your package includes
Hotel accommodation, transport, both camp nights, meals, desert activities, permits and local guiding are brought together in one clearly priced expedition.
Included
- Transportation from Cairo or Giza
- Shared 4x4 desert safari with a maximum of five guests per vehicle
- One night at Aliyah Lodge in Bahariya Oasis
- Bahariya Oasis sightseeing tour
- One night at the White Desert eclipse event camp
- One night at a small-group White Desert camp with a maximum of ten guests
- All meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners
- Soft drinks, mineral water and juice
- White Desert National Park entrance fees
- Required desert permits
- Full camping equipment
- Mattress, pillow, sleeping bag and blanket
- Sandboarding on the giant dunes
- Specially selected viewing location inside the path of totality
- Professional local desert guide
- Eclipse viewing assistance
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips, which are optional
- Alcoholic drinks
- Private Cairo or Giza transfer unless selected as a paid upgrade
- Private 4x4 vehicle unless selected as a paid upgrade
- Solar eclipse viewing glasses are not included and will be available to purchase separately
Safe eclipse viewing matters
Certified eclipse glasses or a safe handheld solar viewer must be used during the partial phases before and after totality. Regular sunglasses are not safe. Children must be supervised when using solar viewers. Read the official NASA eclipse safety guidance before the trip.
Simple package pricing
Four complete days with clear pricing and flexible privacy
A $300 deposit applies to each adult and a $150 deposit applies to each child aged 7–17. Children aged 0–6 travel free and require no deposit. Every paid deposit is credited toward the traveler’s final package price. There is no fixed minimum age, and all children must travel with and remain under the supervision of their 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
Everything important is 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 selected and permitted viewing area in White Desert National Park is within the path of totality for the 2 August 2027 total solar eclipse. Exact operational coordinates will be managed by our team and relevant authorities.
Is clear weather guaranteed?
No responsible operator can guarantee weather this far in advance. August is normally dry with clear skies in Egypt’s Western Desert, and the selected area provides an open horizon without buildings. We will continue monitoring conditions and follow the safest operational plan available.
Is the entire eclipse camp air-conditioned?
Yes. The purpose-built 2027 event camp is planned with air conditioning across the sleeping tents, open seating, dining and eclipse viewing areas. This is a central part of the experience because the event takes place in August.
Where do we stay on the first night?
The first night is at Aliyah Lodge in Bahariya Oasis. The package includes an air-conditioned room, dinner and breakfast before the 4x4 expedition begins on 1 August.
What is different about the second camp night?
The first night is at the larger purpose-built eclipse event camp. After totality, shared travelers continue to a smaller White Desert camp arranged for a maximum of ten guests, giving the second evening a quieter and more intimate desert atmosphere.
How many guests travel in each vehicle?
Shared passenger cars carry a maximum of four guests, shared HiAce vehicles carry a maximum of ten guests and shared 4x4 vehicles carry a maximum of five guests. Private city transfers and private 4x4 vehicles can be requested for an additional cost.
How many people will be at the eclipse camp?
The event camp will host a maximum of 100 tourists. Transport and safari activities remain organised in smaller groups according to vehicle capacity, and the second night’s shared camp is limited to a maximum of ten guests.
What is the price for children?
Children aged 0–6 travel free of charge. Children aged 7–17 are charged 50% of the adult package price ($797.50 for this package). Every child must remain under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
How do I reserve and how much is the deposit?
As long as this tour is not marked Sold Out, you can book directly through our secure checkout. The deposit is $300 for each adult and $150 for each child aged 7–17. Children aged 0–6 travel free and require no deposit. Every paid deposit is credited toward the traveler’s final package price.
Can I pay the deposit with PayPal?
Yes. The checkout will accept secure PayPal payments directly through our website. You will enter the traveler details and review the total deposit before completing payment.
Are solar eclipse glasses included?
Solar eclipse viewing glasses are not included and will be available to purchase separately. Guests must use proper solar viewing protection during the partial phases before and after totality.
Can vegetarian meals be arranged?
Yes. Suitable vegetarian meals will be available. Tell us about dietary needs when you submit your booking request so the camp team can prepare properly.
Four days to meet the eclipse without rushing a single one
Begin among the palms of Bahariya, sleep at Aliyah Lodge, cross the White Desert and stand inside the path of totality with a local team beside you.