Lake Qarun · Fayoum · Every Friday
Surround yourself with heaven
Friday nights in the Fayoum desert: a 4×4 safari, sunset over Lake Qarun, a Bedouin campfire and a sky full of stars.
Golden hour
The dunes turn gold over Lake Qarun.
Sunset
The sun slips behind Gebel Qatrani.
Nightfall
The 4×4s roll in. The fire is lit, the tea is on.
Midnight
No city lights for miles. Just you and a sky full of stars.
This could be your Friday.
Why Qatrani?
A camp between a lake and a fossil ridge
Qatrani Camp sits near the north shore of Lake Qarun, under the Gebel Qatrani escarpment it's named after: a ridge where 30-million-year-old fossils and a petrified forest lie in the open sand.
We pick you up in Cairo, drive you into the desert, and bring you home with sand in your shoes and a camera roll full of stars. Jobs fill your pocket. Adventures fill your soul.
- Since 2017taking people into the Fayoum desert
- 41K+people following the camp on Facebook
- Separate tentsfor girls and for guys
- Kids welcomea family escape from the city
Every Friday · Sep 2026 – Feb 2027
Pick your Friday
Four adventures, one camp. Each trip includes the ride from Cairo, a night in our tents, meals and every activity on the plan.
Prices are per person from Cairo for Egyptians, including accommodation, meals and activities. Visiting from abroad? Ask us for rates.
A Friday with us
From Cairo traffic to the Milky Way
Every trip has its own route. Here's how a typical one unfolds.
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Afternoon
Leave Cairo behind
Meet the crew, climb into the 4×4s and swap traffic for open sand.
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Late afternoon
Walk into history
Ancient ruins on the edge of the desert, carved by wind and stories older than anyone can count.
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Golden hour
Sunset over Lake Qarun
Shoes off, phones down. The lake turns orange, then pink, then silver.
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Nightfall
Bedouin dinner and a campfire
Dinner in camp, tea on the coals and stories around the fire.
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Late night
Telescopes out, lights off
No city glow for miles. The Milky Way rises right over the tents.
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Sunrise
Wake up to a quiet lake
Breakfast with a view, one last walk on the shore, then the road home.
Explore the map
Your corner of Fayoum
Fossil whales, waterfalls and the oldest lake in Egypt, all within reach of the camp. Pick a place to fly there.
Straight from the camp
Sand in the camera roll
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Save your spot
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Before you pack
Questions people ask us
What's included in the price?
The ride from Cairo, a night in our tents, meals and the trip's activities. Prices are per person for Egyptians. Visiting from abroad? Ask us for rates.
When do trips run?
Every Friday from September 2026 to February 2027. Each Friday has its own adventure. Pick one above, or ask us which one is next.
Where do we sleep?
In tents at the camp, with separate tents for girls and for guys. Coming as a family? Mention it in your message.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes, families are welcome. Tell us the kids' ages in your inquiry so we can plan for them.
What should I bring?
Warm layers (desert nights get cold, especially November to February), comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a power bank and a camera.
How do I book?
Send the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp. We'll confirm availability and explain how to pay.
Can you organise a private or company trip?
Ask us. Choose "Private or group trip" in the form and tell us your group size and preferred date.