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From EUR 3,495 per person. Book by enquiry or WhatsApp; our team confirms availability and the final price.
Stand beneath the shadow of the moon as the Total Solar Eclipse sweeps across the Egyptian sky on 2 August 2027, one of the most breathtaking natural spectacles on Earth, viewed from a private desert observation camp near the centre line of totality.
Then go further. This journey takes you deep into Egypt's Western Desert: remote oases that most travellers never reach, off-road adventures through the otherworldly formations of the Black and White Desert, a night in a hidden cave system, and two nights glamping under a sky full of stars. It ends where every great Egypt journey should, at the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
And you won't have to trade comfort for adventure to get there. Between the wild stretches of desert, this trip returns you each evening to some of Egypt's most distinctive places to stay , the award-winning Al Tarfa Desert Sanctuary in Dakhla, a stylish eco-retreat in Bahariya, a carefully appointed glamping camp beneath the stars, and two nights at the legendary Cairo Marriott on Gezira Island. This is Egypt's Western Desert for travellers who care as much about where they rest as where they explore.
This is Egypt beyond the mainstream: for travellers who want the eclipse of a lifetime, real desert adventure, and to sleep well doing it.
Places for the 2027 eclipse are limited, book early to secure your spot.
Important information
Important information, Suneclipse 2027 - Dabuka
Know before you go
Suneclipse location
Located on the desert edge near Assiut, almost directly on the path of totality, this SunEclipse site offers a longer totality duration than Luxor. The camp is fully equipped as a dedicated desert day camp with all facilities on site. The drive from the hotel to the camp takes approximately 1.5 hours.
Timing***
Duration of totality 6:23.4
Duration of entire eclipse 2:46.18.0
Partial eclipse begins- 11:34:14.0
Total eclipse begins – 12:55:32.2
Max eclipse - 12:58:44.0
Total eclipse ends – 13:01:55.6
Partial eclipse ends – 14:20:32.0
*** The times given are local times. They may shift by one hour depending on whether Egypt observes daylight saving time at that time.
Upon receipt of the booking confirmation or invoice, a deposit of 20% of the total price becomes due in between 10 working days. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 02 January 2027.
The following cancellation conditions apply:
Until 04 September 2026: 20% of the total travel price
From 05 September 2026: 75% of the total travel price
From 01 January 2027: 96% of the total travel price
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.
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.
## Ready to Chase the Shadow?
EUR 3,495 per person in a double room | Single supplement EUR 900
The eclipse, the desert, and some of Egypt's finest places to stay, all in one journey. The Total Solar Eclipse of 2 August 2027 will not wait, and neither will the best rooms at Al Tarfa or the Cairo Marriott.
Trip Outline
- Trip Outline
Day1 **30 July 2027: Arrival in Cairo
Individual arrival in Cairo. If you require accommodation before the start of the programme, let us know, we can help arrange a suitable hotel. Please send us your flight details in advance so we can assist with arrangements.
Overnight: Cairo, accommodation on request.
Day 2**31 July 2027: Cairo → Dakhla Oasis
If a suitable connection becomes available, we will try to arrange a flight from Cairo to Dakhla, at additional cost and subject to availability.
Otherwise, we depart Cairo in the morning and travel by road to Dakhla Oasis (approx. 7–8 hours), arriving in the afternoon with time to relax and settle into the unique atmosphere of Tarfa Lodge.
And the timing offers another astronomical highlight.
Around 30–31 July, the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids are both active. Under the dark Egyptian desert sky, you may see meteors and occasional bright fireballs alongside the Milky Way and the summer night sky.
Just step outsite your hotel after dinner and look at the sky.
Overnight: Tarfa Lodge, Dakhla | Meal plan: HB
Day 3**1 August 2027: Discovering Dakhla Oasis
A day exploring the fascinating Dakhla Oasis and its most important historical and cultural sites: the old town of Al Qasr, Deir El Hagar, and Al Muzawaka, with lunch at a restaurant surrounded by the dunes.
The afternoon is free to relax at Tarfa Lodge or join an optional programme.
Overnight: Tarfa Lodge | Meal plan: HB
Day 4**2 August 2027: Total Solar Eclipse 2027
The day we've been waiting for.
A very early start takes us to our specially prepared desert observation camp, close to the centre line of totality in the desert of Assiut, a comfortable, organised setting for one of the greatest natural spectacles on Earth.
Timing***
Duration of totality 6:23.4
Duration of entire eclipse 2:46.18.0
Partial eclipse begins- 11:34:14.0
Total eclipse begins – 12:55:32.2
Max eclipse - 12:58:44.0
Total eclipse ends – 13:01:55.6
Partial eclipse ends – 14:20:32.0
*** The times given are local times. They may shift by one hour depending on whether Egypt observes daylight saving time at that time.
We spend the morning at the observation site, share a meal in the desert, and return to Dakhla in the afternoon. The rest of the day is free to let it all sink in.
Overnight: Tarfa Lodge, Dakhla | Meal plan: HB
Day 5**3 August 2027: Dakhla at Your Own Pace
A free day to enjoy the lodge and relax, or explore the surroundings at your own pace.
In the afternoon, an optional programme may be offered to experience sunset among the dunes.
Overnight: Tarfa Lodge | Meal plan: HB
Day 6**4 August 2027: Dakhla → Bahariya Oasis*
We continue through Egypt's Western Desert toward Bahariya Oasis, the route taking in spectacular and constantly changing landscapes, including parts of the White and Black Desert.
Arrival at Tzila Lodge or similar, with time to relax and enjoy the pool after the long desert journey.
Overnight: Tzila Lodge or similar | Meal plan: HB
Day 7**5 August 2027: Black & White Desert Adventure
A full day of off-road exploration: the dramatic landscapes of the Black Desert and the extraordinary formations of the White Desert, with a picnic lunch amid the white dunes before returning to Bahariya in the afternoon.
Note: All our cars are air-conditioned!
Overnight: Tzila Lodge or similar | Meal plan: HB
Day 8**6 August 2027: Into the Desert & Djara Cave
A different kind of day begins as we leave the oasis behind and head deeper into the desert, stopping at Djara Cave , an extraordinary natural cave with impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations, hidden in the middle of the desert.
Tonight, our first night surrounded by the silence and vastness of the Western Desert, in comfortable glamping tents. As in the desert it is naturally cooling down at night, you don’t need AC.
Overnight: Desert Glamping Camp | Meal plan: FB
Day 9**7 August 2027: A Full Day in the Dunes
Wake up in the desert and enjoy breakfast among the dunes.
Today we experience another side of the Western Desert, travelling off-road through spectacular dune landscapes for a full day before returning to camp in the afternoon for a second night under the stars.
Overnight: Desert Glamping Camp | Meal plan: FB
Day 10**8 August 2027: Desert → Cairo
Our Western Desert adventure comes to an end as we travel back to Cairo, spending the night at the legendary Cairo Marriott Hotel in Zamalek, time to enjoy the contrast between the silence of the desert and the energy of the city.
Overnight: Cairo Marriott Hotel, Zamalek | Meal plan: BB
Day 11**9 August 2027: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
Two of Egypt's greatest highlights, with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
Afterwards, we return to our hotel in Zamalek.
Overnight: Cairo Marriott Hotel | Meal plan: BB
Day 12**10 August 2027: Departure or Extension
Our programme comes to an end.
Transfer arrangements can be made according to your individual flight schedule, or you may wish to extend your stay in Egypt with one of our additional programmes.
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