Package: Full Day Mini Safari

 Duration: 1 Day

 Cities: Cairo, Fayoum

Itinerary

Early departure from Cairo to the Fayoum road. We start our desert track going to the old Roman ruins of Qasr el Sagha and Dimeh (60 km) and then visit Lake Qaroun. The following stop will be at the National park of Wadi Rayan where we see the water falls and explore the Wales Cemetery. Late lunch, before we start heading back to Cairo (130 km).

I- Transportation:

  • 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser will be used during the desert days  
  • A/C forward seats and A/C coaches for airport transfers and sightseeing.  
  • Every 4WD vehicles will be equipped with:
    • Powerful Diesel engines
    • Long-range gas tanks
    • Sand mats
    • Radio Am/Fm and cassette player
    • Refreshing wet tissues
    • Fire extinguishers
  • The car in the forefront will be equipped with:
    • GPS system
    • First aid kit
    • Tour leader and guide
    • Cool box
    • Sand mats

II- Tented camp will include:

  • Spacious, well ventilated dome tents including Mattresses, blankets, sleeping bags and bed sheets
  • All necessary cooking gear, kitchen utensils, mugs and glassware
  • Gas and water
  • Binoculars
  • Reference books on Egypt
  • Cool boxes
  • Trash bags
  • Ice boxes
  • Fire grill and cooking stoves

III- Accommodation

  • Hotels used are clean, with hot water bathrooms (the best in the oases), and 5 stars hotels in Cairo.

IV- Food and Beverage

  • Picnic lunches during desert days (as per program)
  • F/B lunches included  
  • On board of the 4WD every pax will have three bottles of mineral water at disposal per day (during desert days)
  • 1 Soft drink per day (during desert days)
  • Sweet & salty snacks (during desert days)

V- Visits and Excursions

  • All entrance fees and permissions for all visits
  • Professional English/Italian/German/Spanish speaking guide
  • Transfer in & out.

  • Personal expenses and extras at the hotels or tours
  • Entry visa
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Any other item non-mentioned above
  • Tips

Children Policy:

  • Infants from 0 – 3.99 years of age are not allowed on a 4WD safari trip
  • Minimum child age: 4 years
  • 50% discount for children of 11-18 years of age

 Cancellation Policy:                      

  • In case of cancellation one week prior to the booked trip date, 50% of total amount will be charged.
  • In case of cancellation within one week, 75% of total amount will be charged.
  • In case of cancellation one day before the scheduled trip or No-Show, 100% cancellation fees apply.                      

Restrictions:

  • Collection of any stones, formations or relics from the desert (the rest of general information attached).