Sahara Desert Egypt: Sand Seas, Oases and the White Desert
Egypt’s Western Desert is the north-eastern corner of the Sahara. Here is where its sand seas, chalk plains and oases are, and what a Sahara trip from Cairo involves.
White Desert Camping: What a Night at Camp Is Really Like
An honest look at White Desert camping: where you sleep, what you eat, the toilet situation, how cold it gets, the stars and how safe it is.
White Desert National Park: A Complete Visitor Guide
Everything you need to know about White Desert National Park: location, protection status, the old and new White Desert, the rules, the entrance fee, wildlife and how to plan a visit.
Western Desert Egypt: The Five Oases and How to Travel Them
An overview of Egypt’s Western Desert and its five inhabited oases, with a closer look at Farafra and the multi-day routes that link them.
White Desert Rock Formations: Mushroom, Chicken and More
A close look at the White Desert rock formations: the famous Mushroom and Chicken, the other shapes people spot, how wind carved the chalk, and where to find them.
Black and White Desert Photography: Light, Stars and Tips
A practical guide to black and white desert photography in Egypt: when the light is best, how to shoot the night sky, what gear to bring and how to keep sand out of your camera.
Desert Safari Egypt: Which Desert Trip Suits You?
Not all desert safaris in Egypt are the same. Compare the White Desert and Bahariya, Siwa, Fayoum and Red Sea quad trips to find the one that fits your time and style.
Pyramids and White Desert Itinerary: One Week in Egypt
How to fit the Giza pyramids, Cairo and a White Desert camping trip into one week, with sample 5-day and 7-day plans.
Bahariya Oasis Camping: Where to Sleep Out Around the Oasis
You don’t have to drive deep into the national park to sleep under the stars. Here is where Bahariya Oasis camping happens, and how it compares with a night in the White Desert.
Agabat Valley: Dunes, Cliffs and Sunset Near the White Desert
Agabat is where golden dunes run up against pale limestone cliffs. Here is what to see there, when to go and how the valley fits into a White Desert trip.