After the Lost Oasis of Zerzura

(Egypt - Sudan)

In the early 19th century a handful of romantic madmen led by Ralph Bagnold and Count Lászlo Almásy travelled through the deserts of Egypt, Sudan and Libya in search of the lost oasis of Zerzuraa mythical oasis which, according to legend, was located in some wadi of the desert of Gilf el Kebir.

We propose to follow the routes of those desert explorers, starting from Cairoheading south towards the oasis of Bahariyathe gateway to the black desert and the white desertA magical place where we will sleep among bizarre limestone rock formations that give a supernatural appearance. We will continue through the oases of Farafra y Dakhlaone of the most attractive in Egypt and stroll through the old town of Mutwhich dates back to pharaonic.

From there we will take the famous the 40-day route that linked Dakhla with the Sudan through the great sandy sea of Gilf el Kebir, The Great Barrierone of the most beautiful places on the planet, where we will get away from the world for a few days in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. yardangs, wadisWe will visit some of the many cave paintings, perforated mountains, mineral valleys and immense dunes. We will visit some of the numerous cave paintings, such as the famous SWIMMERS CAVEThe city is a vestige of a much more fertile past.

After reaching the Great Sea of Sandwe will return home.

Maybe one day, the desert wind bastblowing tempestuously over the dune ridges and raising clouds of fine sand in the air, will restore to men the lost oasis, revealing its location and its secrets, but in the meantime, we will continue to search for it.

Day 1: Cairo (AD)

Day 2: Cairo - Bahariya (MP)

Day 3: The White Desert (MP)

Day 4: The White Desert - Farafra - Dakhla (MP)

Day 5: Regenfeld - Abu Ballas (PC)

Day 6: Wadi Mashi (PC)

Day 7: Aqaba Pass (PC)

Day 8: Wadi Shura and the Cave of the Swimmers (PC)

Day 9: Wadi Abel - Mallik (PC)

Day 10: Great Sand Sea (PC)

Day 11: Great Sand Sea (PC)

Day 12: Ammonite Scarp (PC)

Day 13: Bahariya Oasis (MP)

Day 14: Cairo (MP)

 

Itineraries and lodges are subject to change depending on conditions and occupancy. In case of change of accommodation it will be of similar quality.

 

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Duration of the trip: 14 days

 

PRICE REMARKS
3.560€ per person Group of 4 persons
Airfares vary depending on the season and how far in advance they are purchased. Desertando helps you to find the best flights for this trip, and we take care of their management if you request it.

Subject to Desertando® general terms and conditions

 

INCLUDINGAccompanying guide Desertando, transport in 4×4, driver and local guide, cook on route, fuel, transfers, 13 nights of accommodation according to the programme. Assistance insurance.

 

NOT INCLUDEDInternational flight, airfares, tips, local taxes, optional activities, entrance fees to visits, bottled drinks and any other service not mentioned in the INCLUDED section.

 

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