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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

Excelent trip

It was amazing the staff it’s super helpful and fun the views amazing and the food it’s a solid 10/10 the music in the night next to the campfire it’s super nice and cool I totally recommend this experience to anyone

nostyr · Sep 2023 · via Tripadvisor

Amazing

Definitely the best tour we did while in Egypt. Our tour guide Ramy was timely, knowledgeable, friendly, and created an overall fun atmosphere. Our driver Sala was also awesome as he navigated his way through the sand dunes. The excursion was beyond fun and we highly recommend it to all who visit Egypt!

Gianni_G · Sep 2023 · via Viator

Awesome desert experience!

We really had an amazing day with Mohameed and Kholoud. They were really kind with us and the tour was very complete. We had a lot of fun and we discovered another part of Egypt. We would recomended 100%.

miquel_a · Sep 2023 · via Viator

Great experience!

It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Our guide was very professional, knowledgable, and friendly. We didn't feel rushed and we were well taken care of. Would choose them again!

V8513JGsarahr · Aug 2023 · via Tripadvisor

Best day of our lives !

honestly it has been one of the most fun days of our lives. You guys made it an experience like no other. The attention that you gave us from the hotel pick up to where we ate in the place in the middle of nowhere was excellent. They were all very kind and cheerful, which allowed us to be who we are and enjoy every moment. Thank you very much we really enjoyed it

anagiselan2023 · Aug 2023 · via Tripadvisor

Great time in the desert!

This trip was amazing. We had so much fun and enjoyed every part of it. Rayn was the best tour guide and took such great care of us the whole time. The 4x4 dune bashing was amazing. The sand surfing was fun. We sat down in the boards so we didn’t get hurt but still could participate. We drove to some amazing views. The lunch was delicious and includes rice, chicken, potatoes, and fruit. It was a great experience to get locally sourced food and eat while sitting on the floor. We stopped at a magic lake too with beautiful blue water. I would highly recommend this excursion to get away from the bustle of Cairo and experience a different side of Egypt.

Govelitz · Aug 2023 · via Tripadvisor

Except for the riding TOP

The ride in the shuttle was pleasant, the vehicle arrived on time, was air-conditioned and clean. The 4x4 off-road vehicle would make any German TÜV inspector faint, but that shouldn't stop you from taking part. The first stop (in our case, the horse riding) is also our only criticism. You could see that the animals were definitely sick and in a critical condition. Not that the standards there are anywhere similar to those in Europe, but we've never seen anything like it. The dune bashing, sand surfing, the stops along the way and the food at the end are definitely worth it! And our guide (Z) was able to tell us a lot about the history. All in all, a recommended trip

Faultier_AD · Aug 2023 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Fantástico día en el desierto

Ha sido un día fantástico, totalmente recomendable. Muy divertido. Y Mohamed, el guía, un súper profesional.

PAULA_L · Aug 2023 · via Viator

An adventure worth every penny

An amazing experience! Our tour guide was Bossi and she was so helpful and kind with us. She answered every question and described every bit of detail! Omar was our driver! A crazy and fun guy. Not once did we feel endangered and his driving skills shined all the entirety of the trip! The food was delicious and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended if you're looking for amazing views and a food time :)

anastasiarF9007FA · Aug 2023 · via Tripadvisor

Super recommended experience!

Very valid! The guys will take you away from the cities, into the middle of the desert so you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of a place that is incredible! Beautiful experience! If you want to try desert, I recommend it!

550gianvitos · Aug 2023 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

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