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From EUR 1,860 per person. Book by enquiry or WhatsApp; our team confirms availability and the final price.
Ancient Egypt · Sahara 4x4 Adventure · Dark Skies · Total Solar Eclipse
On 2 August 2027, the Moon's shadow crosses Egypt's Western Desert, turning the Sahara dark in the middle of the day.
This is a journey for travellers who want more than a few minutes of totality.
Begin in Cairo with the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then head west into the Sahara by 4x4. Explore the Black Desert, the extraordinary white chalk landscapes of the White Desert and hidden caves before settling into the desert for the most spectacular part of the journey.
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.
By eclipse day, you are already deep in the Western Desert.
No long transfer on the morning of the eclipse.
No city skyline.
No stadium crowds.
Instead, an open desert horizon, dark skies and the solar corona emerging above the Sahara.
One journey. Two astronomical highlights. One extraordinary landscape.
Limited to 20 guests / 10 rooms.
Important information
Important information, Suneclipse 2027 - Dabuka
Suneclipse Viewing location
The eclipse viewing takes place in the Black Desert area with an overnight stay in a hotel. Guests are transferred to the observation site approximately one hour before the start of totality.
The location offers natural elevated viewpoints with completely unobstructed visibility of the sky. Sun protection is provided, and ground mats are available on site. For maximum comfort, guests are advised to lie down during the eclipse to fully enjoy the experience.
Timing***
Duration of totality 6:22.7
Duration of entire eclipse 2:46.07.4
Partial eclipse begins- 11:29:22.1
Total eclipse begins – 12:50:08.2
Max eclipse - 12:53:19.6
Total eclipse ends – 12:56:30.9
Partial eclipse ends – 14:15:29.5
*** The times given are local times. They may shift by one hour depending on whether Egypt observes daylight saving time at that time.
This is a relaxed, open viewing setup designed for comfort and flexibility in a remote desert environment.
For all bookings for the Sun Eclipse 2027 in Egypt, special payment and cancellation conditions apply.
Upon receipt of the booking confirmation or invoice, a deposit of 50% 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:
From 05 September 2026: 50% 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.
Trip Outline
- Trip Outline
Day 1 - 28 July 2027: Arrival in Cairo
Arrival in Cairo and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax, recover from the journey or explore Cairo independently.
Enjoy maybe also the wellness option at the hotel or the infinity pool!
Overnight: Cairo, Solana Sky Pool Boutique Hotel, (BB)
Day 2 - 29 July 2027: Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum
Today is dedicated to two of Egypt's greatest attractions. Visit the Pyramids of Giza before continuing to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located beside the Giza Plateau.
The museum is now fully open and houses the major collections of ancient Egyptian history, including the Tutankhamun galleries.
Overnight: Cairo, Solana Sky Pool Boutique Hotel (BB)
Day 3 - 30 July 2027: Cairo → Bahariya Oasis
Leave Cairo in the morning and travel west towards Bahariya Oasis, the gateway to Egypt's Western Desert and the White Desert.
Bahariya lies roughly 370 km from Cairo. After arrival, begin your desert adventure with 4x4 vehicles and explore the surrounding landscapes.
The nights of 30–31 July 2027 add an extra layer to this journey.
Two meteor showers reach their peak together, the Alpha Capricornids, known less for their numbers than for occasional bright fireballs, and the considerably more active Southern Delta Aquariids, both favoured by dark, moonless skies this year.
Under Egypt's open desert sky, they appear alongside a clear view of the Milky Way, a fitting prelude, just two nights before the total solar eclipse on 2 August.
Overnight: Rahala Hotel Farafra (BB)
Day 4 - 31 July 2027: White Desert Adventure
Continue deeper into the Western Desert. Travel by 4x4 through the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and the spectacular White Desert, where wind and time have sculpted the white chalk formations into extraordinary shapes.
As evening approaches, set up camp beneath the desert sky.
Overnight: Rahala Hotel Farafra (BB)
Day 5 - 1 August 2027: Desert Exploration & Cave Experience
A full day in the desert before the eclipse.
Depending on the final route and access conditions, explore one of the desert's spectacular caves and geological formations.
This is deliberately a slower day: enjoy the landscape, the silence and the enormous open spaces before tomorrow's eclipse.
Overnight: Rahala Hotel Farafra (BB)
Day 6 - 2 August 2027: Total Solar Eclipse in the Western Desert ☀️
Today is the reason for the journey.
We position the group at a carefully selected observation site in the Black/White Desert region, according to the final eclipse path, accessibility and operational conditions.
Timing***
Duration of totality 6:22.7
Duration of entire eclipse 2:46.07.4
Partial eclipse begins- 11:29:22.1
Total eclipse begins – 12:50:08.2
Max eclipse - 12:53:19.6
Total eclipse ends – 12:56:30.9
Partial eclipse ends – 14:15:29.5
*** The times given are local times. They may shift by one hour depending on whether Egypt observes daylight saving time at that time.
No city skyline.
No crowds of a major resort.
Just the desert horizon.
As the Moon moves across the Sun, daylight gradually fades. Then, for several extraordinary minutes, the Sun disappears completely and the solar corona becomes visible.
After totality, there is time to absorb the experience before continuing the desert programme.
Overnight: Rahala Hotel Farafra (BB)
Day 7 - 3 August 2027: Western Desert → Cairo
After breakfast, leave the desert and return to Cairo. The landscape gradually changes from the open desert to the Nile Valley and finally to the capital.
Arrival in Cairo in the afternoon/evening.
Overnight: Cairo, Solana Sky Pool Boutique Hotel (BB)
Day 8 - 4 August 2027: Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward journey.
See you again!
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