2-Day White Desert Solar Eclipse Tour 2027 from Cairo
Licensed local guidesNo hidden feesFree to ask · 30% deposit to confirm
- Dates1 to 2 August 2027
- TotalityAt least 6 minutes, inside the path
- Tour typeSmall group, max 40 at camp
- TransportA/C van + shared 4×4
- OvernightAir-conditioned eclipse camp
- All includedMeals, tickets and permits
The short way to totality
White Desert Solar Eclipse Tour: Overview
In short: this White Desert solar eclipse tour takes you from Cairo or Giza into the Western Desert for one night at our air-conditioned eclipse camp, then gives you the six minutes of darkness on 2 August 2027. Two days, one fixed price per person, and every ticket and permit already paid.
We are a family from Bahariya Oasis, and this desert is where we grew up. When you travel with us you are not a booking number, you are our guest. On the first afternoon we drive you in a 4×4 across the Black Desert, stop at the warm sulfur spring of El Hez, let the quartz of Crystal Mountain catch the light and walk the sculpted rocks of Agabat Valley and Moon Cave.
By sunset you reach the camp, set inside the path of totality in the zone between the White Desert and the Black Desert. Dinner is Bedouin style, tea is brewed slowly on the coals and the stars come out the way they only do far from any city. Your tent is cooled, your bed is ready and the sky is right outside the door.
On eclipse morning there is time for breakfast, coffee and setting up your camera. Then the light turns strange, the air cools, the desert goes quiet and the Sun disappears. After totality we celebrate, visit Mushroom Rock and Chicken Rock in the White Desert, have lunch in Bahariya and drive you back to Cairo or Giza the same evening.
Want more time in the desert? Compare our 3-day Egypt eclipse tour with a hotel night in Bahariya, or the full 4-day 2027 solar eclipse tour.
Why travelers love it
White Desert Solar Eclipse Tour Highlights
- Watch the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 from inside the path of totality.
- Sleep one night in a purpose-built, fully air-conditioned eclipse camp.
- Cross the volcanic hills of the Black Desert by 4×4.
- Soak your feet in the natural sulfur spring at El Hez village.
- See the quartz of Crystal Mountain and the rocks of Agabat Valley and Moon Cave.
- Bedouin dinner, tea on the coals and a campfire under a sky full of stars.
- Photograph Mushroom Rock and Chicken Rock after totality.
- One fixed price per person, whether you travel alone or with friends.
More than a tour
Why Watch the Eclipse With Our Family
Thousands of people will travel to Egypt for this eclipse. Here is why our guests feel at home:
- Our home desertOur team was born and raised in Bahariya. We have spent years guiding friends through these deserts, and we know every track, viewpoint and shady corner.
- Built for the August heatAn air-conditioned camp, cold drinks all day, shaded seating and a plan that keeps the hottest hours calm, so you meet totality fresh.
- A camp made for the skyCooled tents and sky-facing viewing positions in the same camp, limited to 40 guests, with Wi-Fi, power for your cameras and clean toilets.
- Safety firstA clear safety briefing for each phase and a guide who tells you the exact moment totality begins.
- Bedouin eveningsSweet tea brewed slowly on the coals, dinner cooked over the fire and stories under more stars than you have ever seen.
- One price, no surprisesThe same fixed price per person for everyone, with tickets, permits and meals already included.
Two days, step by step
White Desert Solar Eclipse Tour Itinerary
This plan is built around the eclipse timing and the August heat. Our local team may adjust timing or routing for safety, access and the final viewing position.
- 11 August 2027 · Morning
Pickup in Cairo or Giza
We pick you up from your hotel or home in an included Cairo or Giza zone and drive about 4 to 5 hours west to Bahariya Oasis in an air-conditioned van, with comfort stops on the way.
- 21 August 2027 · Midday
Lunch in Bahariya and into the 4×4
A home-style lunch in Bahariya, then you move into a desert 4×4 with your local driver and guide. Each 4×4 usually carries 3 to 4 guests.
- 31 August 2027 · Afternoon
Black Desert, El Hez, Crystal Mountain and Agabat
The Black Desert and its volcanic cones, the village of El Hez and its natural sulfur spring, the sparkling quartz of Crystal Mountain, then Agabat Valley and Moon Cave as the light turns gold.
- 41 August 2027 · Evening
Eclipse camp, Bedouin dinner and campfire
You arrive at the air-conditioned eclipse camp in the confirmed zone between the White Desert and the Black Desert. Bedouin dinner, sweet tea brewed on the coals and stories around the fire under the stars.
Overnight: Fully air-conditioned eclipse camp.
- 52 August 2027 · Morning
Breakfast and eclipse preparation
Breakfast at camp, then time to find your spot, set up tripods and cameras and get a short safety briefing from the team.
- 62 August 2027 · Midday
Totality
The partial phases build slowly, then the Moon covers the Sun completely for at least 6 minutes at our viewing point. Your guide tells you exactly when totality begins and ends.
- 72 August 2027 · Afternoon
White Desert rocks and the road home
After the celebration, visit Mushroom Rock and Chicken Rock in the White Desert, have lunch in Bahariya and drive back to Cairo or Giza, arriving in the evening.
All-inclusive, no surprises
What’s Included & Excluded
Everything you need for the eclipse is arranged, so all you have to do is look up.
Included
- Pickup and drop-off in the included Cairo and Giza zones
- Air-conditioned road transport to Bahariya and back
- Shared 4×4 desert safari with a local driver
- 1 night at the fully air-conditioned eclipse camp
- Lunch on both days, Bedouin dinner and breakfast at camp
- Mineral water, soft drinks and juice during the trip
- White Desert National Park fees, entrance tickets and desert permits
- Professional local guide and eclipse-day coordination
- Full camping kit: mattress, pillow, sleeping bag and blanket
Not included
- Tips for the team (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
Truly all-inclusive: tickets, permits and meals are already in the price. Private car or private 4×4 upgrades and pickups outside the included zones are quoted on request.
One fixed price per person
White Desert Solar Eclipse Tour Price
Unlike our private tours, this eclipse departure has one fixed price per person, whatever your group size. Travel alone, as a couple or with ten friends, and you pay the same. Prices are in US dollars.
| Traveler | Price per person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16+) Fixed price | $1,800 | $500 |
| Child 7 to 15 | $900 | $250 |
| Child 0 to 6 | Free | None |
- Tickets, permits and meals included
- Deposit credited toward your final price
- Same price for solo travelers, couples and groups
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Check Availability
The eclipse camp is limited to 40 guests and places are confirmed in the order requests arrive. Tell us how many adults and children are traveling and we will confirm availability in writing within a maximum of 5 hours.
Before you go
Good to Know
- It will be hotDesert days in August can pass 40°C. Bring a wide hat, light long sleeves, sunscreen and a refillable bottle. We keep cold water flowing all day.
- Eye safetyNever look directly at the Sun during the partial phases without certified solar eye protection. Your guide tells you the exact moment of totality. Read NASA eclipse safety advice.
- PhotographyBring a solar filter for your camera or phone lens for the partial phases. Power and charging points are available at camp.
- Shared transportRoad transfers are by air-conditioned van (up to 10 guests) or car, and 4x4s usually carry 3 to 4 guests. Private upgrades are available.
- Pickup zonesDowntown Cairo, Zamalek, Giza and hotels near the Pyramids are included. Other areas, such as New Cairo or the airport, are quoted separately.
- ChildrenChildren travel with a parent or guardian and need their own seat. Ages 0 to 6 travel free.
Plan with our local guides: read our solar eclipse 2027 Egypt guide and White Desert Egypt guide.
Organized by locals who know this desert. Our eclipse trips are planned by Eyad Elzaghandi, a licensed tour guide born in Bahariya Oasis, and our team of local guides and drivers. Meet the team.
Want a slower trip? Our 3-day Egypt eclipse tour adds a hotel night in Bahariya and a White Desert sunset after totality.
See the 3-day tourQuestions travelers ask
White Desert Solar Eclipse Tour FAQ
When is the 2027 total solar eclipse in Egypt?
On Monday 2 August 2027. In the Western Desert near Bahariya, totality happens around midday local time, with partial phases before and after. The exact times for our viewing point are shared with confirmed guests.
Is the eclipse camp inside the path of totality?
Yes. The camp and viewing area are in the zone between the White Desert and the Black Desert, inside the path of totality. The exact point is chosen after final terrain, access, safety and horizon checks and is verified to give at least 6 minutes of totality. Coordinates are shared with confirmed guests.
Is the price really the same for one traveler or a group?
Yes. This eclipse tour has one fixed price per person: $1,800 per adult, $900 for children aged 7 to 15 and free for children up to 6. Solo travelers do not pay more and groups pay the same per person.
How long is the drive from Cairo to the eclipse camp?
About 4 to 5 hours to Bahariya Oasis, depending on your pickup point, traffic and checkpoints, then the afternoon 4×4 safari brings you to camp by sunset.
How do I reserve and how much is the deposit?
Send a request with the form or on WhatsApp. Once we confirm your places, a deposit of $500 per adult and $250 per child aged 7 to 15 secures your booking. Children up to 6 need no deposit. The deposit is credited toward your final price.
Is the eclipse camp air-conditioned?
Yes. It is a purpose-built tented camp with air-conditioned sleeping, seating and dining areas, Wi-Fi, electricity, charging points, guest toilets and first aid, with a direct sky-view layout and a maximum of 40 guests.
Are tickets and permits included?
Yes. All park fees, entrance tickets and desert permits are already in the price.
Is clear weather guaranteed?
No one can promise the weather. August in the Western Desert is normally dry and very sunny, which is one reason this region is among the best places on Earth to watch this eclipse.
Can I upgrade to private transport?
Yes. Road transport and 4x4s are shared by default, and a private car or private 4×4 can be added as a paid upgrade, subject to availability. Ask us when you request your booking.
Do you offer vegetarian meals?
Yes. Tell us about vegetarian or other dietary needs when you book and we will plan your meals around them.
Two Days, One Unforgettable Darkness
The total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 brings one of the longest totalities seen from land in our lifetimes. Watch it from our home desert, as our guest, with every detail already taken care of.