Bahariya Oasis Guide

Bahariya Oasis Guide

Bahariya Oasis Guide
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Serving as the agricultural center in Pharaonic times exporting great quantities of wine to the Nile Valley, this oasis is now famous for it dates and olives.
Bawiti, Egypt

Awards
Travellers' Choice
2024

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Arianna M
Soleure, Switzerland1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
My boyfriend and I had a wonderful overnight trip in the black and white desert with Mohamed. Since the very beginning Mohamed was very kind, sharing with us all details of the trip with explanations and pictures.

The whole trip was very comfortable, the driver picked us up in our hotel in Cairo early in the morning and he drove us to Bahariya Oasis in a clean and comfortable car. Mohamed welcomed us in a nice hotel with plenty of delicious food and after relaxing a bit we got on his 4x4, already prepared with all camping equipment.
Mohamed showed us many wonderful landscapes (black desert, Cristal mountains and white desert) and served us coffee while bathing in a natural spring. We reached the camping spot just before the sunset, so we could enjoy the beautiful view of the sun going down behind the huge rock shapes. Everything was perfect!!
Mohamed gave us lot of attention and care: he provided us with fresh drinks all the time, he set up our tent (all material was good and in well condition) and he cooked very tasty food. We had dinner like in a restaurant (BBQ chicken, rice, vegetables and soup) under the amazing sky plenty of stars.
The day after we went back to the hotel where we had a shower, a delicious lunch and a very relaxing oil massage! It couldn’t be better than this!

I really recommend to visit the black/white desert with Mohamed!
Written 24 September 2022
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Sanket M
Bengaluru, India270 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Our family of five embarked on an adventure with Mohamed as our guide on the White Desert Safari, His knowledge of the White Desert was truly impressive as he guided us through the vast expanse of chalk formations.

Camping under the stars in the White Desert was a highlight for our family.

A Seperate tent for each family, a closed tent for cooking and and open space for dinner along with candles.
We had asked him to organize a portable toilet at an extra cost for the elders of my family

In conclusion, our White Desert Safari with Mohamed was an amazing journey. Our family cherishes the memories created in the White Desert, you can reach him on his whatsapp number - +201229897317.
Written 22 January 2024
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MaxW
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
Mohamed Kotaby (Whatsapp +20 1229897317) was an excellent guide on a 4 day White desert tour I did earlier this month. He was an excellent cook - better food than I had in any Cairo restaurant each meal had a variety of dishes and varied each day. Breakfast was lavish. His Toyota Landcruiser is in excellent condition and well maintained. I received a premium service throughout the tour and he allowed me to customised every aspect of the tour to my particular likings.

He took me to places that were off the standard path but just as beautiful and he has a deep knowledge of all the areas of this desert. In addition his driving skills are top notch and we never got stuck in soft sand.

All in all a high level service throughout
Written 18 December 2021
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HoudinisQuest
Zurich, Switzerland22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Couples
We did a wonderful 5 day trip that was organized through Mohammed Kotabi (whatsapp +20 122 989 7317). We started in Cairo and ended in Luxor upon our request. He had us picked up in the early morning in our hotel in Cairo and after a lunch break we switched to a four wheel drive and started our Adventure in the desert. Mohammed was well prepared and cooked fantastic meals for us. We did not expect such tasty and huge meals in the middle of the desert while camping. We even got pillows to make sure we were comfortable in the beand new sleeping bags :-)
We got to see everything in the desert: from crystal mountain to the old and new white desert, black desert and a small and beautiful little oasis for a longer lunch break. After dinner we got a visit from the desert fox, a cute little fellow. After two nights of camping in the desert we switched cars again and a driver took us through Dakhla and Khargha (two larger oasis towns in the desert) to Luxor, visiting different Monuments, Temples and ancient grave sites. Dakhla has an old historic town made of bud brick buildings that have been partially restored, allowing for a fantastic glimpse into the past. Both hotels were nice, with the one in Dakhla clearly winning for charme and its location above the old town overlooking the complete city.

This trip was definitely the most memorable experience in Egypt and we would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a bit of an andventure with an experienced local guide.
Written 26 April 2022
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agiusV
Rabat, Malta33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
We had an overnight, camping trip with Mohamed in the desert. It was a wonderful experience. Mohamed was very helpful since day 1 when we messaged him through whatsapp (+201229897317). He is very responsive.

He organized our pick up from Cairo to take us to Bahariya Oasis. He welcomed us in a hotel where we were offered a big and delicious Bedouin lunch.

We visited the black desert, crystal mountain, cold and hot springs and the white desert. We camped for one evening in the white desert where he cooked a delicious dinner for us. He made us fresh tea, soup, rice, chicken and vegetables ( he is a very good cook). He even gave us marshmallows to roast over the fire. Tent is good and he provided us all the needed blankets and sleeping bags, comfortable enough to sleep in the cold night.

In the morning he made us breakfast and we watched the sunrise and then drove back to the hotel for a lunch before our transfer back to Cairo.
Written 10 November 2022
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Milena K
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Friends
The tour with Mohammed Kotabi was amazing. He took care of every detail, from pick up in Cairo to a night in Bahariya Oasis. The next day we went to Black desert, Bedouin village, Crystal mountain, Agabat area, Gazelle Valley, Magic spring, Acacia Tree, old white desert and camping in the new white desert. He prepared an amazing dinner, cooked rice, soup, chicken and vegetables. It was very delicious! He has a very good structure with tables, chairs, warm blankets and everything very clean.
He was very reliable and knows everything about the desert. Anything you need you can ask him and he will arrange. He works non stop, always happy and smiling. I recommend Mohammed as your guide in the desert and if you have more time, I would recommend more than one night camping in the desert to enjoy this beautiful and peaceful place.
Mohammed is also very kind, he gave me a special gift, a stone from his personal collection from the Libyan desert because he saw how much I liked rocks and stones. If I come back to Egypt I would definitely do another desert expedition with Mohammed.

Contact him on WhatsApp:
00201229897317
Written 3 March 2022
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Magdalena J
Tauranga, New Zealand11 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
I visited the oasis with my 4 kids (8-14) and my father. We all loved the place...here is why. Bahariyya oasis is different. The unique landscape and variety of the desert makes it unforgettable experience. I recommend booking Kotaby Bahariyya Tour with Mohamed Kotaby (phone:+20 122 989 7317) who was our driver, host, and cook.The Bedouin hospitality reaches the top of expectations. With good English, heavenly cooking and friendly smile, Mohamed Kotaby showed us the White and Black desert, crystal mountains, hot springs, cold Spring and salty lake... All of which was created by nature of volcanic activity millions of years ago...this alone makes the place interesting for the whole family, adults and kids alike, who treasure rocks collection, or science and natural beauty. There is an option to stay at the desert overnight or two, but January was too cold at night for my kids to do so. I would love to go back and see the stars, sit by the fire, listen to traditional Beduin stories and enjoy the undisturbed silence of the desert.
Written 9 February 2020
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Juana
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
Simply fabulous!! I would like to highly recommend the stay in the desert with Mohammed Kotaby. We -two girls travelled to the White Desert with him in his amazing 4*4 car with the AC, and it was an unbelievable experience! He showed us many different places, cooked a 4- course meal from scratch right there in the camping. He had everything you needed there, even the table and chairs . We were really safe and felt like he was our old friend. Don't hesitate and write a what's up message to Mohammed, you will not regret it. In total, the desert trip was the best that happened to us in Egypt.
Written 31 May 2023
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Sonia Brussels
Bruxelles10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
I discovered a magical place in Egypt: the White Desert! Never thought that such a place like this existed in this world! The snow-white desert is actually made of chalk that has been exposed for years to what geologists call "differential weathering," the erosion of soft particles that results in eerie protrusions of hard rock. These mushrooms shaped rock formations are ten to fifteen feet tall. And I found other shapes such as a rabbit, a sphynx, faces and much more! 75 million years ago, sea used to cover this place so we can also find fossils of shells. But this place has been engraved into my heart not only because of its natural beauty but thanks to the wonderful and very professional guide MOHAMED KOTABY with whom I went with! As a Bedouin, he knows every inch of the desert, its origin and history since it is his home. But more than that, he transmits you his love, passion and understanding of this place. I've heard the sound of silence and I felt an inner peace as never before. This journey was an initiatory one. I found a spiritual connection which allowed my to meditate over several issues and problems and I came back feeling 10 years younger. Mohamed made me feel so comfortable and at ease even if we were alone. I slept one night in this amazing desert and as a female, with some worries about traveling alone in the company of a man in an country such as Egypt, I've always felt protected. He prepares a Bedouin camp and cooks wonderfully (traditional Bedouin food). We travelled with a four-wheel drive but we can also do it my camel. Of course, in this case it will take longer. I only regret my short stay and that's why I will come back next year but this time to spend more time in this breathtaking place and, of course, with my exceptional and favorite guide, Mohamed Kotaby whom I thank so much from the bottom of my heart.
Written 19 April 2021
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Heli K
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
We had a wonderful trip to the western deserts with a local guide, big-hearted, always smiling Mohamed Kotaby. He really loves his work and put a lot of effort that everything was perfect for us. We stayed over night in White desert, a very magical place, and Mohamed made the stay really comfortable and prepared us a wonderful dinner and breakfast.
Written 29 May 2022
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