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From Cairo 4x4 Safari, Camel Ride, Magic Lake, Waterfalls & Lunch

★4.9(429 reviews)CairoFull dayPickup availableFree cancellation
From Cairo 4x4 Safari, Camel Ride, Magic Lake, Waterfalls & Lunch
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Overview

Travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle across the beautiful dunes of the Fayoum desert. Try fun sandboarding on soft, golden sands. Enjoy a calm camel ride and visit the beautiful Wadi El Rayan waterfalls. See the amazing Magic Lake and take in the peaceful desert views. After your adventure, relax with a delicious local BBQ lunch at a desert camp before returning to Cairo. Book now for a fun and unforgettable desert adventure just outside Cairo! Round-trip transfers in a comfortable A/C vehicle from Cairo or Giza Exciting 4x4 ride through the scenic Fayoum desert Camel or horse ride along the banks of Wadi El Rayan Lake Visit Mudawara Mountain and enjoy panoramic desert views Stop at Quran Lake for scenic photo opportunities

What you'll see

  1. Wadi El-Rayan
    3 hours

    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.

  2. 4 hours

    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.

  3. Cairo
    3 hours

    As the tour concludes, you will be dropped back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza.

What's included

  • Camel ride or Horse ride
  • Dune bashing in 4X4 vehicle and Sandboarding
  • Visit Mudawara Mountains & Wadi Al Rayan waterfall
  • Photo stop at Qarun Lake & Magic Lake Visit
  • BBQ lunch at a desert camp and Bottled water
  • Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Cairo or Giza)

Not included

  • Entrance fee to Wadi El Rayan National Park

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.
  • Entrance fee to Wadi El Rayan National Park USD 10 must be paid directly on-site in USD
  • By participating, you acknowledge and accept that some activities involve inherent risks and unforeseen incidents, and adequate travel and health insurance is strongly recommended for your safety and financial protection.
  • Recommended Age for Self-Driving Activities: (Sandboarding: 12-50 years)
  • Animal-related activities (company not responsible for uncontrollable natural behaviour of animals): ⁠Camel Ride (Recommended age: 12–50 years)
  • Participation is entirely at your own risk, the company will not be responsible for any accidents, damage, loss, or death from these activities.
  • Children under 3 years are not allowed in shared tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

4.9★429 reviews

A beautiful day in the desert of Fayoum

all the activities and places were beautiful. The lunch was really good and the people so lovely and funny. We really enjoyed everything today. Thanks🥰🫶🏻

V9960VDaliceb · Sep 2024 · via Tripadvisor

Highly recommended

Very successful excursion. We had with Nadia a very knowledgable and nice guide. The drivers were also all super nice. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital for a day, the optimal excursion. Highly recommended!

jakobsJ5868HG · Sep 2024 · via Tripadvisor

Enjoy

it was a unique experience the whole trip, the first time I did a safari and I will do it again for sure. it was a lot of fun and AlRyan made the atmosphere more pleasant.

_O8739OC · Sep 2024 · via Tripadvisor

Fantastic tour

Fantastic experience, with an even better tour guide called Fares. Both he and his colleague the driver were extremely welcoming. Fares had fantastic knowledge about all the sites we saw. Would definitely recommend especially if these two gentleman are taking you on the trip

utbaha2023 · Sep 2024 · via Tripadvisor

Excellent

It was good, Hamada was a great Guide, made us feel like we were on an adventure. The best was the dunes in the desert and the camel ride

ViajeroRegio14 · Sep 2024 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Best experience in our Egyptian vacation

This was by far the best activity we made in this vacation. The very charismatic guide Ramy Mohamed is really an entertainer. He made sure that every single moment of the day, my girlfriend and I were feeling at our best. He definitely made a difference to this experience. My favorite part was the magic lake. Wonderful water and spectacular lake. The driver that was doing 4x4 was also great. Amazing really in the dessert. Fantastic people, the best of Egypt. Great heart, generous and interested in their customers happiness. If we come to Egypt again, we will definitely meet Ramy Mohamed again and we definitely repeat the experience with OceanAir travels. Thank you so much for today!!

yunior89 · Sep 2024 · via Tripadvisor

Amazing experience

Everything was perfect. Ryan is a professional when it comes to entertainment and also photography. He took really good photos of us, joking all around during the whole day. We did so many fun activities and everyone who we encountered was so kind and caring, taking care of the good mood, but at the same time, keeping us safe. The Beduin lunch was delicious and the place was relaxing and cosy. Thank you for everything! We highly recommend this tour, as it exceeded all our expectations. :)

657zolt_nb · Sep 2024 · via Tripadvisor

Incredible tour

Best tour ever to end our trip. The guide Ryan is awesome, funny and a excellent photographer! We spend ducha great time in the dessert and visiting the wonderful lakes. 100% recommend

Z9255UGdannyr · Sep 2024 · via Tripadvisor

Unmissable experience

Hala morad was a fantastic Guide, with her sympathy and preparation involved us throughout the tour! Initially we felt the atmosphere of the native populations and understood thanks to her ancient and modern history, later we were involved in a formidable desert Safari! Adrenaline and fun! Thanks also to the Driver whose name I can't remember! Experience highly recommended clearly if done with her! Do it again!

R4507SAmartinac · Aug 2024 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

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.

f3d3r1c485 · Aug 2024 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

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