Egypt is very much desert, and the number of oases are smaller than many might imagine. There are 8 oasis communities interesting to a traveler, plus a handful of places where people do little but work and long for the day when they can return to their home town.

Egyptian oases correspond fairly with the Hollywood/Disney-like image of an oasis, where sand dunes suddenly turn into lush palm groves with a fresh-water pond in the middle. Some of the oases have blurred borders, where the gardens and settlements in the outskirts are poor and ugly. Other oasis begin almost suddenly after you climb down into the bowl where water is naturally pumped up from the ground, and agriculture is possible.
And that is very much the true reason for the existence of Egypt's oases. Water is pressed up from underground water reservoirs, water which can be distributed through canals to allow extensive agriculture. In modern times, gasoline driven pumps are used for reservoirs without sufficient pressure.
Until a few decades ago, before the roads were built, the oases were quite isolated from the rest of the world. Most of the inhabitants never left the oasis through their entire lives. Culture, lifestyles, clothes and even language could be unique from oasis to oasis. Much of this diversity is disappearing these days, but still there is plenty left to intrigue visitors. Tourism has had a positive impact on the oases; the inhabitants have been taught that they possess something unique, so valuable that people from the other side of the world come to discover it.
So which are the best oases to visit, for anyone with limited time?. Here is  our  ranking, just remember that every oasis has its own attractions, so many other travelers would make a very different ranking.

1. Dakhla. Dakhla is the best to visit because it offers the best preserved architecture of all of Egypt's' oases. In some villages, people still live almost like the way their ancestors did. Also there is a selection of fine oasis gardens, and a pharaonic temple makes you realize how deep the history of the oases really is.
2. Siwa. Siwa ranks high because of charm, beautiful oasis gardens, bathing possibilities and pharaonic temples too. What Siwa lacks is well-preserved traditional quarters. The Shali (attractive enough!) is too ruined to give a true image of old times.
3. Fayoum. Fayoum ranks high because of the fabulous oasis gardens, the surreal lake and the many pharaonic monuments. The drawback, is that it really doesn't feel like an oasis, travelling from the Nile or Cairo, you will not pass through any desert.
4. Farafra. Although no oasis offers as limited number of sights as Farafra, it is highly recommended because of charm, great bathing possibilities. The gardens are nice and there are some remaining traditional houses too.
5. Paris. Few venture out here, but Paris is interesting. There are some traditional quarters, inhabited both by goats and humans, and fine gardens.
6. Kharga. As oases go, Kharga is not the best. The modern city owes almost nothing to the past, and the gardens are a bit difficult to access. Yet, Kharga has its attractions, with more historical monuments than any of the other oases.
7. Qara. It is the smallest of all inhabited oases, and also the least touched by modern times.
8. Bahariya. Bahariya offers the least attractive village of all the oases, and the oasis gardens are not among the fines. But hotels are good, it is easy to reach from Cairo (you will pass through much desert) and it is the best starting point for the Black and White deserts.     

Discovering the desert is a bit more difficult, most people only have this experience travelling between the oases. And then the area between Bahariya and Farafra is the most popular, as it boasts the Black and White Deserts.
If you are into true excursions into the desert, the easiest and  will be the crossing between Bahariya and Siwa. Or to travel up to Qara Oasis.
And if you are one of the many who were fascinated by the movie The English Patient, Gilf Kebir should be your destination. This is only visited by organized 4WD trips, and you order the trip from back home.

Jeeps :

With our luxury service with the 4x4 vehicles that can be your choice to use Egypt target tours desert safari Tours' Toyota Land cruiser to be your safe and comfort during your trip in the safari desert tours, As we do have the experienced drivers and a comfortable seats designed to your Safety & Comfort during your trip
 
What to expect in a Safari Tour !

Have you ever been to a Safari tour in the Desert? If the answer is no, then maybe you should read through this :
Most probably you never experienced the adventure of getting stuck in the sand! it is an assumed adventure as you will be traveling among sand dunes. However because we expect that we are prepared for it, relax and enjoy it and have - a story to tell your friends when you go back.

Also, due to the nature of the trip in the desert, we do carry as much water as needed for necessities, please note that unfortunately SHOWER IS NOT ONE OF THEM! So on nights of camping you will not be able to take a shower, but in hotel nights of course you can experience that luxury and appreciate it even more!

As for sleeping bags, we are providing clean sheets for your comfort.

 Due to the nature of the unpaved roads, We expect to repeatedly have la tires, again do not be over concerned, we are prepared and we have more than one spare for each car.
We travel a long way and in tough conditions, we except to have a car breakdown, god forbids, therefore we are prepared we have an extra car with us for Emergences. "for the long safari programs only – more than 08 days"
During PASSING THROUGH SAND DUNES, drivers will TURN OFF THE AIR CONDITION of the car to ensure full power of engine.

Equipment & Safety Precautions

• Regular checks on cars prior to each trip.
• Each car is provided with seat belts for all passengers.
• In each car there is a first aid kit.
• Each car has a fire extinguisher.
• Our drivers are experienced and trained to drive in the desert and off road tracks.
• Our drivers have strict instructions for a maximum distance to be covered per day under any circumstances to ensure they are perfectly alert during driving time
• Mattress, blankets, sleeping bags

Egypt desert road destinations

Cairo / Alexandria : 220 Km
Alexandria / Alamein : 120 Km
Alamein / Marsa Matrouh : 160 Km
Alexandria / Siwa : 580 Km
Marsa Matrouh / Siwa : 300 Km
Siwa / Baharya : 400 Km
Baharya / White desert : 180 Km
White desert / Cairo : 500 Km
White desert / Farafra : 30 Km
Farafra / Dakhla : 295 Km
Dakhla / Kharga : 200 Km
Kharga / Luxor : 320 Km
Cairo/Bahariya : 340 km
Cairo/Siwa : 800 km