4x4 Desert Safari to Fayoum Oasis: Camel Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 16 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 4x4 Desert Safari to Fayoum Oasis: Camel Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch worth booking?
4x4 Desert Safari to Fayoum Oasis: Camel Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch is a 9-hour experience in Giza, Egypt, from $120 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (16)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $120 per person
Travellers should book this tour with us because we provide them the cheapest price ever for that tour all over Egypt. We promise to give all the people who will book this tour with us unforgettable moments within the be
What you get
- 4x4 car
- sand Boarding
- Lunch if you choose All Inclusive option
- All Fees and Taxes
- Camel ride
About this experience
Travellers should book this tour with us because we provide them the cheapest price ever for that tour all over Egypt. We promise to give all the people who will book this tour with us unforgettable moments within the best service ever cause We are so professional and so passionate we would like to change the typical thoughts about desert through keeping the old traditions of the desert and showing you how you could enjoy with your time there. Doing sand boarding, trying Bedouin Egyptian food. It's really deserves to go we promise to give you the chance to get the full experience of Egyptian desert. We did that tours hundreds and hundreds of times so we are so professional to guide you there. We promise all of our customers not like many people to see the highlights and over we promise to see everything in details.
What's included
Included
- 4x4 car
- sand Boarding
- Lunch if you choose All Inclusive option
- All Fees and Taxes
- Camel ride
Not included
- Tipping
- Drinks
- all far picking up places as cairo airport or new cairo or 6 October city
- Wadi Hitan Valley of whales
What you'll see and do
Qasr Qarun and Medinet Quta
while heading to El Fayoum oasis the Van will pass by one of the most lovely scenes for one of the oldest lake in the whole world.Many great stories about Qaron lake that divided for lower and upper lake.In Pharaonic times, it was known as Lake Moeris and played a major role in irrigation and water management.The lake was declared as one of the protected areas in 1989 with a view to protect the area's biological, archaeological, and geological diversity. It is rich with various kinds of fish, in addition to many charming species of mammals, reptiles and birds. Besides many archaeological and geological formations obtained from the rare fossils the area contains.
Pass by without stopping
Wadi El-Rayan
Prepare our car and changing the car to 4#4 Car and local guide will guide you inside the desert itself.while heading to wadi elrayan one of lovely water falls in Egypt then taking lovely picture there. you will ride a camel or horse too and enjoying feeding rare birds in the lake.watching local people while they are fishing there
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Fayoum Oasis
enter the desert of el Fayoum and heading to el Mudawara mountain.Gabal El Mudawara (often spelled Gabal Elmadawra or Mount Mudawara) is one of the most visually stunning natural landmarks inside the Wadi El Rayan Protected Area in Fayoum.It is a massive, circular rock formation formed millions of years ago, famous for its unique layers of limestone rock, sweeping desert views, and proximity to the Magic Lake.Once you reach the peak, you get a breathtaking 360-degree look at the deep-blue Magic Lake on one side, massive golden sand dunes on the other, and the vast desert flats of Fayoum below.: It is a relatively easy, short trek to the top. The mountain features limestone cliffs that rise about 50 meters (164 feet) high, which can be comfortably climbed in 15 to 20 minutes.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Magic Lake (known in Arabic as Al-Boheira Al-Sehreya) is a beautiful, hidden body of saltwater nestled deep within the sand dunes of the Wadi El Rayan Protected Area in Fayoum.It gets its name because its water changes color multiple times a day—shifting from a brilliant turquoise to a deep blue, and then to a shimmering silver—depending on the angle of the sun, the daylight intensity, and the minerals in the sand below.it's a great opportunity to do sandboarding The lake is entirely surrounded by massive, steep sand dunes. It is the premier spot in Fayoum to grab a board and glide down the slopes straight toward the water's edge.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Tunis Village (Karian El-Tunis) is a vibrant, colorful artists' hub overlooking Lake Qarun in the Fayoum Oasis. It is famous for its bright, hand-painted architecture, lush greenery, and world-class pottery workshops. You will have your lunch there a BBQ chicken on local way then walking for some minutes around in tunis village.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Cairo
heading back to your hotel from fayoum oasis after enjoying with that lovely desert experience.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Giza
go to mena house hotel and standing in front of chresto restaurant
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Ends at
go to mena house hotel and standing in front of chresto restaurant
Options you can book
ALL Inclusive
All inclusive: 4#4 Car,camel ride, lunch , entrance fees. Pickup included
Tour without fees,lunch,camel
Tour without fees,lunch,camel: This option only the tour and you will pay for fees,lunch,camel. this is only the tour. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 11 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- gyneno Travel
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for 4x4 Desert Safari to Fayoum Oasis: Camel Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Day tour to white and black deserts from Cairo
Nader was a very personable and easygoing tour guide. We were picked up on time, everything went smoothly, and we had a great experience - would recommend!
Response from the operator: Dear our valued customer Thank you so much for your kind words, We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us .We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Best regards.
via Tripadvisor
A waste of money and time
I had such high hopes for this tour. The operator contacting us via WhatsApp was really nice and responsive, I really wish I could leave a positive review. But this was simply not good. We took a break 30 min after we left the hotel. When we came out of the WC, the driver was nowhere to be found. He then showed up, told us he wants to grab a coffee and then we go, and he disappeared for another 10 min to another rest stop for trucks (there was coffee at the rest stop we were). What was supposed to be a quick toilet break ended up being 20+ minutes of us standing next to the car waiting. Btw, I lived in the Netherlands for years, and I could recognize the smell as soon as he entered the car with his "coffee". He didn't go for coffee, if you know what I mean. The driver spent most of the drive calling, texting and liking posts on Instagram, while driving 120 km/h. He was not even subtle about it, I could see his full phone screen. And at the end, when we entered Cairo, he started watching tiktok videos with his phone connected to the car speakers at high volume. So now I know what Arabic tiktok sounds like, I guess that's something than came out of this tour! We arrived at a beautiful camp, were offered a tea and then left in the 4x4 with a different driver. The safari was 90% driving on an asphalt road, 9% driving off road in the desert, and 1% actually getting out of the car to make some pictures and move a bit. We had 5 min at each site, and we were constantly rushed by the 4x4 driver. There was no "small mountain climbing" at the black desert, and not even an offer to sandboard at the white desert. If you are the type of person who likes taking pictures, tough luck, all you get is some shaky, smudgy pictures you take through the car window while racing from one spot to the other. The driver mentioned sand boarding when we were at the valley of Agabat, but not asking us if we want to sandboard, but rather telling us "oh, you probably don't want to sandboard, because you need to climb up, go down, then go up again, it's tough". Then he showed us the hill we were supposed to sandboard on, which was ridiculously steep and there is no way we could climb that, you can see it in my pictures. I asked him if there is a less scary hill, pointed at one in the distance, but he said it wouldn't work on that hill. That is absolutely not true btw, I watched videos of sandboarding before this trip and none of them was at such a steep hill as the one we were taken to. I guess the guy didn't feel like waiting for us to do the activity we paid to do. How dare we even ask? At the end we were taken to the "hot springs". That's on me, I should have Googled it before booking. But basically we are talking about a trough where water is pumped in it from an ugly looking building. It was not nearly as idyllic as "hot springs in the Sakkara desert" sounds like. So yeah, safe to say we did not in fact swim there. Finally, we were taken back to the camp, where we were served some (admittedly delicious) hot lunch, enjoyed by us and about 20 local flies. Overall, I don't recommend the 1 day tour to the desert. It is ridiculously expensive for what it has to offer. If you don't have time for a 2-3 day tour with overnight stay at the desert, then go do something else in Cairo instead, this tour is not worth it. The two or three day tour is probably nice though, at least the camp was beautiful and very serene, I imagine it's nice to stay overnight there.
via Viator
Great safari
It was a great tour I really enjoyed there Nader and his team make the tour so impressive I really like that and I will do that tour again for sure
Response from the operator: Dear our valued customer Thank you so much for your kind words, We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us .We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Best regards
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic trip to white and Black desert
We started our tour at early morning and everything was great we drove for 4 hours and have reached to a beautiful camp there we got egyptian tea it was fantastic tea have ever get it after that we get to the desert by 4#4 camp Nader showed us all the rocks there
Response from the operator: Dear our valued customer Thank you so much for your kind words, We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us .We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Best regards
via Tripadvisor
THIS WAS THE BEST TRIP EVER! A MUST DO DEFINITELY!!!
THIS WAS THE BEST TRIP EVER! A MUST DO DEFINITELY!!! Nader our guide was amazing. Such a nice person and a passionate guide. He promised us the best tour ever and he was right… the black and white desert are breathtaking and the spots he showed us were stunning! The two drivers were lovely people. We appreciate the best adventure of our stay in Cairo! Awesome tour, unbelievable landscape views, great people, delicious food. Can’t wait to be back! Some advice for next travellers: bring snacks it’s a long journey, wear tennis shoes for easier exploring the places, bring swimming suit and a towel for the oasis experience and enjoy!
Response from the operator: Dear our valued customer Thank you so much for your kind words, We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us .We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Best regards
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $120 to $190
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
4x4 Desert Safari to Fayoum Oasis: Camel Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Giza.
How much does 4x4 Desert Safari to Fayoum Oasis: Camel Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $120 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Giza usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 4x4 Desert Safari to Fayoum Oasis: Camel Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Giza is not rushed.
Is 4x4 Desert Safari to Fayoum Oasis: Camel Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 16 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Giza, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 4x4 Desert Safari to Fayoum Oasis: Camel Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 4x4 Desert Safari to Fayoum Oasis: Camel Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 9-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book 4x4 Desert Safari to Fayoum Oasis: Camel Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Giza can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Giza and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 4x4 Desert Safari to Fayoum Oasis: Camel Ride, Magic Lake & Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Giza within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Giza?
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On Outty we rank every Giza experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pyramids Sphinx Camel ATV Bike Shopping and Nile Dinner Cruise, Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum Nile Felucca or Bazaar. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Giza?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Giza?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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