Ten Days in the Desert, One Moment of Totality
Most eclipse trips end the moment totality does. This one is just getting started.
On 2 August 2027, we watch the sky go dark over Assiut — the astronomical highlight, and for most travellers, the whole trip. For us, it's day three of fifteen. From there, we turn away from the Nile and drive into the Western Desert by 4x4, spending seven full nights far from any road, any signal, any itinerary in the usual sense. The desert itself becomes the destination: dunes, rock plateaus, and a silence most people never get to stand in.
Only after that does Egypt's ancient world reappear — first at Kharga's Hibis Temple and the Bagawat necropolis, then at the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Coming back to monuments and crowds after ten days in the open desert hits differently than arriving fresh off a plane.
This is not an eclipse tour with a desert detour. It's a desert expedition that happens to include one of the rarest events on Earth.
Important Information
Travelling the desert in high summer
Late July and August might sound like an unlikely time to head into the Western Desert — but the desert's climate behaves differently from the Nile Valley or the coast.
The air is dry rather than humid, temperatures drop noticeably after sunset, and the heat is far easier to manage than in a humid climate at the same reading on the thermometer.
Our daily rhythm is built around this: early starts and evening activity outside the hottest hours, rest and shade built into the middle of the day, and camps positioned with shelter in mind.
Travelling the desert successfully in summer isn't about avoiding the heat — it's about working with it, and that's exactly how this itinerary is paced.
About this activity
Itinerary
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Transportation
Domestic flights
Camping FB
Camping equipment
Packing list
Hotel BB
Sun eclipse viewing
Guide in Cairo
Important information
Know before you go
Know Before You Go — Egypt, August 2027
For all bookings for the Solar Eclipse 2027 in Egypt, special payment and cancellation conditions apply.
PAYMENT TERMS
Upon receipt of the invoice, a deposit of 50% of the total price is due within 10 working days. The
booking is only confirmed once this deposit has been received. This deposit is non-refundable.
The remaining balance must be paid no later than 2 January 2027.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The following cancellation fees apply:
Cancellations before 1 January 2027: the deposit (50% of the total travel price) is forfeited and
non-refundable
Cancellations from 1 January 2027: 96% of the total travel price
FLIGHTS
Please note that international and domestic flights are not included in the quoted price. Airlines
typically release their flight schedules and fares approximately one year in advance; therefore, flights
for July–August 2027 will become available around September 2026.
Should you wish to receive an offer for international or domestic flights, we kindly ask you to complete
the flight request form on our website. Once flight options become available, we will prepare and
forward an offer for your review.
Please be aware that submitting the request form does not constitute a booking order. We will only
proceed with a flight reservation upon receiving your explicit written approval.
Furthermore, please note that flights are an external service provided solely by the airline, and Dabuka
does not have control over airline-related matters. Any delays, schedule changes, or baggage issues fall
under the responsibility of the operating carrier. We therefore recommend obtaining appropriate travel
insurance should you wish to be covered for such circumstances.
PERSONAL CONSULTATION
We are also happy to provide personal consultations by appointment to help you choose the observation
location that best suits your preferences and ensure an optimal eclipse experience.
Dabuka · Solar Eclipse 2027, Egypt · This document supersedes any previously issued version of this policy.
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