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Cairo: 4x4 Safari, Sandsurf, Camel/Horse Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch
4.9
322 Ratings
Al Fayyum
Experience the thrill of a 4x4 desert safari in Cairo, including sand surfing and a camel ride. Discover the beauty of the Egyptian Desert and explore the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls and Mudawara Mountains.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wadi El-Rayan - 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.
- Wadi El Rayan - 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.
- Cairo - As the tour concludes, you will be dropped back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza.
What's Included
- Dune bashing in 4X4 vehicle and Sandboarding
- Visit Mudawara Mountains & Wadi Al Rayan waterfall
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Camel ride or Horse ride
- BBQ lunch at a desert camp and Bottled water
- Photo stop at Qarun Lake & Visit Magic Lake
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Cairo or Giza)
What's Not Included
- Long distance pickup available with an additional cost $18 per person
- Entry Fees to Wadi El Rayan National Park (5 USD approx)
Additional Information
Experience the ultimate 4X4 desert safari experience in Cairo as you conquer the dunes, ride majestic camels or horses, and discover hidden gems such as the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, Mudawara Mountain, and the enchanting Magic Lake. Finish with a delicious BBQ lunch at the cozy desert camp.
See the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls amidst the sprawling desert
Capture photos in the foreground of the Mudawara Mountains
Experience some dune bashing on an exciting desert adventure
Slide along the desert sands during the sandboarding session
Visit Magic Lake and enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch at the desert camp
- 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.
- OceanAir Travels accepts no responsibility for any damage, loss, accident, sickness, injury, or death that you or anyone else may suffer or incur arising out of the activities. You are advised to have comprehensive travel and health insurance.
- Entrance fee to Wadi El Rayan National Park USD 5 must be paid directly on-site in USD
- Children under 3 years are not allowed for this tour.
Location
Wadi El-Rayan
65 km southwest of Faiyum city, 80 km west of the Nile River
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(322 Ratings)
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F3d3r1c485
Aug 22, 2024
Experience to do. - Fantastic day. Hani is a top Guide, very professional. The day was full of emotions and the scenery is spectacular. Absolutely recommended.
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Kuruneco
Aug 16, 2024
Recommended - It was a better tour than I could have imagined. Driver & Guide Ramy was very kind, good driver and talker and really enjoyed the day. Everything I experienced was full of surprises and excitements, from riding camels and seeing beautiful lakes to skiing on a board in the sand. Lunch was also delicious.
It was the best tour of my trip.
I really recommend it.
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Niklas
Aug 10, 2024
Everything as expected great! - Great tour everything smoothly and there was plenty to see. The guide was very nice and could explain a lot. (Even in German). We had a lot of fun and can recommend it
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Destene_p
Aug 10, 2024
11/10 Wonderful experience! Definitely book! - The trip was great! Fares was a wonderful guide. He kept the day fun and interesting. Never a dull moment. The sights were beautiful and definitely a must see.
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L6353ihjoseluism
Aug 10, 2024
Magical and amazing desert - One of the best experiences to do in Cairo and certainly one of the best experiences you get in life, a wonder
Our Guide, Hamada great, attentive, friendly and always watching over us and make you enjoy the excursion
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Z7126ewashleya
Aug 5, 2024
Awesome experience! - Awesome tour! I highly recommend. Ryan, our guide, was marvelous. The wadi Al reyen is beautiful with the lakes and waterfalls. The Beduin lunch was delicious. Swimming in the Magic lake was magical. We had the most fun cruising across the desert in the 4x4 suv!
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Z7126ewashleya
Aug 4, 2024
Beautiful and fun desert experience - A once in a lifetime experience! We had an amazing time with Ryan. He was friendly, knowledgeable and kind. We started the day with a wild and exciting ride through the sands with the 4x4 suv. It was exhilarating to fly across the desert sands as we did. This was my children’s favorite part! Once we arrived at camp, we enjoyed refreshing cold drinks before taking a camel ride down near the water and taking in the picturesque views. The camels here are much cleaner and healthier than those near the pyramids. Next we visited the lakes and waterfalls which are breathtakingly beautiful. We swam in the magic lake to cool off before heading to our Beduin lunch. This authentic Beduin lunch was such a unique experience and absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this tour and be sure to request Ryan. He made the day so fun and quickly became less of a guide and more a friend.
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Roving525572
Aug 4, 2024
Spectacular! - The experience is unique, leaving the city and getting to know small local villages, the vastness of the desert, the lake, the tranquility and peace you feel there, as well as the fun adventure experiences! Also food in a lovely place with Bedouin people of an endearing kindness. This is possible thanks to the Guide (Hamada) a person with great knowledge about Egypt and other walks of life. He speaks Spanish in an exceptional way, like a native! He and the two drivers make you feel very comfortable, have fun, are very respectful and friendly. I recommend this activity 100%.
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234alessiol
Jul 27, 2024
Really great experience 😃 - The tour is good as you will get to see a lot of places. The driver was in time and the guide Hala Morad was really kind and helpful. A lot of information about the Egyptian society was given during the trip. Driving the 4x4 over the dunes was exciting and the driver (different from the one previously reported) was very nice. Lunch wasn't bad either and consisted of rice, vegetables, potatos and chicken wings. The only downside is the cost. I recommend this tour for the professionalism of the guide and the organizers.
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Adventurer588817
Aug 18, 2024
Excursion to do definitely - Perfect organization, the guide very sociable and prepared. The tour allowed to photograph many unusual scenery such as waterfalls and lakes in the desert
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