Egypt desert tours explores the 97% of Egypt which is covered by the Sahara, an expanse of dunes and ravines, impassible in parts to all but the hardiest of desert peoples
Even though Egypt has long been envied for its rich, fertile agricultural lands near the Nile, most people around the world associate it with the Sahara desert
The western Sahara Desert is the most popular draw for those embarking on egypt desert tours It is an expanse that encompasses an area roughly the size of Texas, a rugged land that guards its mysteries jealously. Fortunately, there is train service to most of the cities scattered throughout the Western Desert, such as Siwa Oasis, and locals make these trips every day without incident
Don’t Just Take Off
It may be tempting to just get a vehicle and take off into the sands. This is very ill-advised for several reasons.
First and foremost, Egypt desert tours are designed to allow those to take them to experience the vastness of the desert under safe conditions. The desert is, in fact, deadly to those inexperienced in navigating and surviving the environment. No one should take it upon themselves to venture too far from civilization unless it is in the course of their tour.
The second reason is one of respect. Among Egypt's greatest natural treasures are the artifacts of civilizations long since faded away. These artifacts are found scattered throughout the desert and the Ministry of Antiquities goes to great lengths to protect them. Because of the concentration of these sort of treasures in the desert, it's required in most cases that those venturing off the beaten path have a permit issued by the Ministry.
Egypt's history is one in which many of their most prized cultural artifacts were looted by foreigners. Egypt desert tours allow tourists to view these sites and artifacts so far out in the desert in a way that does not disrupt the science of archaeology or insult the Egyptian people by destroying their history.
Egypt desert tours, because of their popularity, are usually available at fairly inexpensive rates. The real bonus is that you get a guide who can point out to you the subtleties of the desert environment and help you appreciate the culture and history of this incredible land and its many diverse and proud peoples
