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Luxury Sahara
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Rolling sand dunes, desert as far as the eye can see, incredible star gazing, tented camps and fascinating culture
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The city of Fayoum

dating back to 3200 BC

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Prehistoric history

explore the many sites across the desert

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Wadi El Rayan National Park

for climbing, swimming and sandboarding

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Desert Oases

to explore the olive groves, salt lakes and mineral springs

Dry deserts contrast with lush oases

The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert spanning a massive 9,200,000 square kilometres (3,600,000 square miles). It engulfs most of north Africa, including massive swathes of Egypt. In fact the Nile Valley, where the bustling metropolis of Cairo sits, officially falls within the Sahara’s reach. That being said, rolling dunes and vast, empty yellow sand plates are easily accessible from the capital and hold incredible opportunities to uncover rich culture, prehistoric history, and lush oases complete with waterfalls and pools.

Siwa, an oasis in the dry dusty Western Desert, promises visitors an eye opening adventure. In what feels like the middle of nowhere it’s a surprise to come across an abundance of olive and palm groves, azure blue natural swimming pools and incredible history. There’s the Shali Fortress which dominates the town, the Temple of the Oracle, once visited by Alexander the Great himself, and there’s even the Siwa House Museum.

The great dunes themselves, orange and yellow and sweeping into the horizon, can become a wonderful outdoor playground. Exciting excursions such as sand boarding or dune driving in adapted 4×4 jeeps that feel like rocket-like roller coasters as they take the dunes at speed, are fun ways to experience the magnitude of the desert landscapes.

Highlights

Marvel at giant prehistoric whale skeletons at the UNESCO site of Wadi El Hitan

On horseback, wade through the shallow waters of Lake Qarun, surrounded by vast desert and swaying palms

Lace up your hiking boots and set out with your guide to scale the mighty sand dunes of Wadi Al Rayan

Be amazed and lush, verdant oasis villages and towns, surrounded by hot, dry desert

What I love most about the Sahara is the secrets it holds. Everyone is always so surprised by its lakes, pools and waterfalls. There is something so special about the sunsets and sunrises here too, the deep reds, oranges and yellows are intense and spectacular.

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Rosie Beckford

Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in Egypt

There are many incredible places to stay in Egypt. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

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Personalised design

We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

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Authentic experiences

Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

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Responsible travel

Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

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Whatever you want from your Egypt tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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Aswan and Abu Simbel

Deep in the desert and home to one of Egypts most impressive temple complexes

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Cairo

The capital, Cairo, is steeped in history and bustling with diverse neighbourhoods and contemporary quarters and home to the famous Giza Pyramids.

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Luxor

Set on the banks of the Nile, Luxor promises stunning touring of both Karnak and Luxor temples

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Nile

Spend balmy evenings on a luxury cruise floating down the historic River Nile, or try your hand at Felucca sailing.

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Red Sea

Warm waters, sandy beaches, luxury hotels and plenty of activities to enjoy at the Red Sea

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When to Visit

Egypt’s Sahara is a surprising contrast of masses of sweeping sands and verdant oases and national parks. Unsurprisingly the summer temperatures (June to August) are sweltering and best to be avoided. During October to November and April to March the daytime temperatures are best suited to adventures and activities. In peak winter, December and January, the nighttime temperatures can reach below freezing.

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Peak summer

June - Aug

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Coolest temperatures

Dec - Jan

When is the Best Time to Visit Egypt?

When is the Best Time to Visit Egypt?

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Whatever you want from your adventure in the Sahara, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.

If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.

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