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

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.

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.