A local guide from Bahariya
Living in the oasis provides practical knowledge of the roads, seasons, communities and desert conditions that visitors cannot gain from a standard itinerary.
About Elzaghandi Group
Bahariya Oasis
Local Hosts Since 2019
Local knowledge, thoughtful organization and a welcome that feels personal
Elzaghandi Group was founded by Eyad Elzaghandi, a local guide based in Bahariya Oasis with seven years of experience organizing and managing journeys for international travelers across the oasis, the Black Desert and the White Desert.
7 years
organizing and hosting desert journeys for international guests
Born here
local knowledge developed through life in Bahariya Oasis
One local team
support from arrival in Cairo through the desert journey
7
Years of local experience
Home base
Bawiti, Bahariya Oasis
The team operates from the region guests come to experience.
Specialization
Western Desert journeys
Bahariya Oasis, Black Desert and White Desert tours.
Guests
International travelers
Years of welcoming guests from different countries and cultures.
Approach
Personal local hosting
Professional planning with the warmth of being welcomed as a guest.
The story
Built in Bahariya, shaped by the people and roads of the desert
Eyad did not learn this region from maps alone. He lives in Bahariya Oasis and has built his experience through years of guiding, organizing transportation, managing desert camps and helping international travelers understand the landscapes and local culture of the Western Desert.
We want every guest to feel that the journey is organized professionally, but also that they are being welcomed into our home.
Eyad Elzaghandi
Founder, local guide and trip organizer
Seven years with international guests
Experience with travelers from different backgrounds has shaped a hosting style that is clear, flexible and attentive to real guest needs.
From guiding to complete trip management
The work extends beyond explaining the landscape to organizing transport, accommodation, meals, camp logistics and the complete guest journey.
Elzaghandi Group
The group brings local guides, drivers and trip supervisors together under one team so guests always know who is responsible for the next step.
What guides our work
Four principles behind every journey
A strong trip is not only about seeing the right places. It depends on how the guest is received, how the details are organized and how confidently the team handles the journey.
Local knowledge
Routes and decisions are informed by people who live in the region and understand the terrain directly.
Clear organization
Guests should know where they are going, who is meeting them and what happens next.
Complete support
Transportation, accommodation, meals and desert operations are coordinated as one journey.
Care for the guest
Professional service should still feel human, welcoming and personal throughout the journey.
“We felt like we were traveling with an old friend rather than a guide.”
Speak directly with the team in Bahariya
Ask about the eclipse camp, transportation, packages or a customized journey. Messages are handled by the local team responsible for the trip.
Come for the eclipse. Travel with people who know the desert as home.
Explore the packages, speak directly with our local team and choose the journey that feels right for you.