Cairo & Bahariya Oasis holiday, Egypt

Planet

Local people are an important part of this journey and help deliver the travel experience. Our guides, drivers and support staff are Egyptian professionals who live and work in the regions visited, helping travellers connect with local people and services.

We try to work with local accommodation, transport services, restaurants and other suppliers, particularly in Aswan and Luxor. Guests are encouraged to engage respectfully with artisans, market sellers, café owners and local neighbourhoods, giving them opportunities to meet people and experience everyday life beyond the main attractions.

Our guides share not only historical information but also personal stories and contemporary insights into daily life in Egypt today, creating opportunities for cultural exchange and a better understanding of local life. We aim to treat our staff and local partners fairly, make payments on time and maintain long-term working relationships. Working with local people and businesses can create opportunities for local involvement and help keep tourism connected to the communities visited.

People

Local communities play an important role in delivering this journey. Desert safaris in Bahariya are operated with local drivers and guides who have detailed knowledge of the oasis, its traditions and the surrounding desert. Working with local people gives travellers the opportunity to learn more about life in the oasis and the people who live and work there.

We try to source accommodation, transport services and logistical support in Bahariya from locally owned or locally managed businesses whenever possible. Travellers interact with local people during the journey and can gain insight into oasis life beyond the main tourist centres. Guides share personal stories and explain everyday life in the desert environment, helping travellers understand the local culture and way of life.

We aim to treat our staff and local partners fairly, make payments on time and maintain long-term working relationships. Working with local people and businesses can help keep tourism activity connected to the communities visited.