White Desert National Park
Egypt · New Valley · 100 m
Description
The White Desert (الصحراء البيضاء) near the Farafra Oasis is one of the most striking landscapes in Egypt’s Western Desert. Its dazzling white chalk formations have been shaped by wind and sand over thousands of years into bizarre rock formations resembling mushrooms, pillars, animals and other fantastical figures. The landscape is particularly captivating at sunrise and sunset, when the changing light transforms the shapes and colors of the desert. The White Desert combines the stark beauty of the Sahara with an almost surreal atmosphere. Spending a night among the white rocks beneath a clear, star-filled sky is one of Egypt’s most extraordinary desert experiences, making the area a memorable destination for travelers seeking a unique side of the country.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: November – February
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Highlights
- White Desert National Park
- White Desert Chalk Rock Formations
- White Desert Desert Camping
- Mushroom & Sphinx Rock Formations
- Stargazing in the White Desert
- Crystal Mountain
- Black Desert
- Aqabat Valley
- Great Sand Sea
- Farafra Hot Spring
- Bir Sitta Hot Spring
- Al-Santa Acacia Tree
- Twin Peaks
- White Desert Fossil Sites
- White Desert Sandboarding
- White Desert 4x4 Safari
- Camel Trekking in the White Desert
- Ain El-Maqfi Oasis
- Ain El-Wadi Oasis
- White Desert Sunset