Day trip

From Cairo: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Magic Lake, & Lunch

4.9  / 5488 reviews
Activity provider:OceanAir Travels
Add to wishlist
media-collage
media-collage
media-collage
media-collage
Day trip
From Cairo: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Magic Lake, & Lunch
Activity provider:OceanAir Travels
4.9  / 5488 reviews

Embark on a desert adventure from Cairo and enjoy a 4x4 ride over the dunes. Ride a camel or horse, savor a BBQ lunch, and explore the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, Mudawara Mountain, and Magic Lake.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 10 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
Spanish, English, Arabic, German, French, Italian
Pickup included
Complimentary pickup is available from your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza. Hotel pickup and drop-off is not available from Al Nasr City, Heliopolis, Mirage city, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, and 6th of October City. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pick-up time.
Private group available

Experience

Itinerary

  • getyourguide-logo-icon.svg

    2 pickup location options:

    Cairo, Giza District

  • Van

    (2 hours)

  • Qarun Lake

    Break time, Photo stop, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • main-stop-icon.svg

    Wadi El Rayan

    Photo stop, Visit, Coffee, Tea, Guided tour, Sandboarding, Dune bashing, Camel ride, Horse riding, Aerial view, Off-road adventure, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (2.5 hours)

  • main-stop-icon.svg

    Jabal El Medawara

    Break time, Photo stop, Dune bashing, Sightseeing, Aerial view, Off-road adventure, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (1 hour)

  • main-stop-icon.svg

    Magic Lake, Fayoum

    Break time, Photo stop, Sightseeing, Swimming, Aerial view, Off-road adventure, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

  • main-stop-icon.svg

    Magic lake camp

    Lunch, BBQ (1 hour)

  • FayoumVan

    (3 hours)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Cairo, Giza District

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls amidst the sprawling desert
  • Capture delightful photos in the foreground of the Mudawara Mountains
  • Experience a dune drive on an exciting desert adventure
  • Slide along the soft desert sand during a thrilling sand boarding session
  • Visit Magic Lake and savor a delicious BBQ lunch at the desert camp

Full description

Your long-awaited experience begins with a convenient pick-up from your location in Cairo or Giza, following which you will head to Qarun Lake for a quick photo stop. Capture some memorable photographs against the backdrop of the lake before heading to the desert, where more adventures await you.

Then, get ready to enjoy the desert adventure. Board the 4X4 car for some dune drive and experience the excitement as the car glides through yellow, soft sand. After riding over the dunes, stop to enjoy some sandboarding.

If you are lucky, catch glimpses of desert wildlife in the area such as the slender-horned gazelle. Then we will take you to Wadi El Rayan Lake, where you can admire a magnificent waterfall. Here you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a camel ride or horse ride along the shores of Wadi El Rayan Lake.

The experience continues as you head to Mudawara Mountain for a panoramic view of Wadi El Rayan Lake. Take some unforgettable pictures of this scenic location before moving on to the Magic Lake. Witness the spellbinding beauty of the lake that changes its color.

Next, you’ll make your way to a Bedouin desert camp. Relish the flavors of a delicious BBQ lunch in the calm atmosphere of the desert.

Once you are done with your lunch, you will be dropped back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from your location in Cairo or Giza
  • Egyptologist tour guide
  • Dune drive in 4X4 vehicle
  • Sandboarding session
  • Camel ride or Horse ride
  • Photo stop at Qarun Lake
  • Photo stop at Mudawara Mountains
  • Photo stop at Wadi Al Rayan waterfall
  • Photo stop at Magic Lake
  • BBQ lunch at a desert camp
  • Bottled water
  • Entry fees to Wadi El Rayan National Park
  • Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • Children under 2 years

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Dune bashing and sandboarding activities may be canceled in the case of bad weather conditions
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
  • The dune bashing portion of the activity is not suitable for toddlers, pregnant women, and people with back and heart problems
  • The long-range pickup service from Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, or 6th of October City is available to book in the checkout process as an "Add on"
  • It is recommended to have international travel insurance for activities that are prone to risk, leading to serious injury, and are covered only by your insurance companies.
  • The entrance fee to Wadi El Rayan National Park USD 5 must be paid directly on-site in USD

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 488 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

Filter

By star rating

Sort by:

C
Caroline – United StatesAugust 31, 2024  – Verified booking
Our tour guide rami was amazing. Along side with ahli, I hope I’m not spelling it wrong. But they were amazing and made us feel safe. They took amazing pictures of us and informed us of everything. It was my birthday and rami gave me a celebration with gifts. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide or birthday.
Helpful?
N
Nikolett – HungarySeptember 12, 2024  – Verified booking
It was a wonderful experience. We booked the VIP room, and it exceeded all our expectations. We prepared ourselves to a bad neighbourhood and a place that is hard to find, but it was easy to spot, as there are signs next to the door and the neighbourhood is not bad at all, everyone was kind and helpful around, taxi drivers found it easily. The transfer was smooth that they provided from the airport to the hotel and back. The room itself was clean, cosy, and had an amazing view to the pyramids, in the photos it seemed to be further away. We loved every minute of our stay. The staff was amazing, just like the food, the breakfast is rich and provides many different flavours, and their pizza is also very nice, we ate there every night, as it had a perfect view on the balcony and the guys put their hearts out to fulfil every one of our needs. One night we got a fruit salad with our pizza, and it was the BEST that I have ever tasted. I miss it every single day since then, no kidding.
Helpful?
E
Eva – United KingdomSeptember 11, 2024  – Verified booking
We had Ryan as our guide. He made sure that we were comfortable and safe with all the activities. The whole day was filled with excitement throughout which made us feel younger. Ryan has a very good sense of humour which made the day even more enjoyable. I can highly recommend him. Excellent experience
Helpful?

Product ID: 362905

Top Attractions in Fayoum

Experiences in Fayoum

Tours in Egypt

Things to do in Egypt

Top destinations

Popular on GetYourGuide

Popular Attractions