Tour Overview
wildlife safari is the focus of this 8 day Egypt itinerary with Eton Safaris. The route is paced for clear daily logistics, guided activities matching Egypt Tours, comfortable lodge stays on overnight days, and a final day with breakfast and lunch only before departure.
8-day game drive in Egypt in Abu Simbel in Egypt with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.
Tour Highlights
- day game drive in Egypt focus across Egypt
- Guided time in Abu Simbel
- Signature activity: Red Sea snorkeling
- Private driver-guide and road support
- Lodge base at Basel Hotel Giza (route dependent)
- Meal plan aligned to daily safari timing
- Transparent inclusions for park fees and listed activities
- Designed for strong on-page clarity and itinerary scannability
Includes
- Park entry fees (non-resident rates)
- All included activities (optional extras not included)
- All accommodation as per the itinerary (upgrade options available)
- An expert driver/guide to enhance your experience
- All transport throughout the tour (optional transfers not included)
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals as specified in your daily itinerary
Excludes
- International flights (to/from your home country)
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation
- Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: per day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Any government-imposed tax or park fee increases
- Selected meals as specified in the day-by-day section
- Drinks and beverages
Itinerary in details
Day1Arrival Transfer & Orientation Toward Abu Simbel
A measured start to the day unfolds when a transfer from Cairo International Airport, easing into Egypt's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. The route then leads into Abu Simbel, where Nile cruise temple visits sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Movenpick Resort Aswan follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. You end the day reviewing wildlife highlights with your guide over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Movenpick Resort Aswan
Day2Abu Simbel Focus Day — felucca sail at sunset
Your journey opens with dedicated time in Abu Simbel. Rangers and your private guide coordinate felucca sail at sunset, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. Guides next introduce you to Pyramids View Inn for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Pyramids View Inn
Day3Abu Simbel Focus Day — Khan el-Khalili bazaar walk
Travelers set out as dedicated time in Abu Simbel. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Abu Simbel day trip, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. A scenic transfer carries you to Jaz Aquamarine for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Jaz Aquamarine
Day4Abu Simbel Focus Day — Pyramids and Sphinx tour
Guests leave camp promptly as dedicated time in Abu Simbel. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Pyramids and Sphinx tour, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. Later in the day the focus shifts to Sonesta St George Luxor for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sonesta St George Luxor
Day5Abu Simbel Focus Day — Nile cruise temple visits
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Abu Simbel. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Egyptian Museum visit, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. By afternoon the program moves into Basel Hotel Giza for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Basel Hotel Giza
Day6Abu Simbel Focus Day — hot-air balloon over Luxor
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Abu Simbel. Rangers and your private guide coordinate hot-air balloon over Luxor, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. After a short refreshment stop you reach Steigenberger Nile Palace for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Steigenberger Nile Palace
Day7Abu Simbel Focus Day — Abu Simbel day trip
With soft morning light across the landscape, dedicated time in Abu Simbel. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Khan el-Khalili bazaar walk, pairing interpretive commentary with wildlife movement through the day. Your driver then links the next segment toward Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Dinner is timed for an early start tomorrow, keeping energy high for the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Day8Final Activity Window & Departure via Cairo International Airport
Following a short safety orientation, a final outing around Abu Simbel, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of Red Sea snorkeling can be enjoyed without rush. The itinerary pivots naturally into your outbound transfer route, with packed timing that protects flight or border connections. After a light midday meal, the safari concludes as your driver returns you toward Cairo International Airport. The schedule closes with a relaxed return and an early night ahead.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Only
Accommodation: No accommodation
Frequently asked questions
What is included on Tours in Egypt?
Tours packages list park fees, the activities that belong to this category, lodges, a driver-guide, and transport. Flights, visas, and optional extras are shown separately.
How many days do I need for Tours?
A focused Tours highlight can work in a few days. A fuller Egypt circuit in this category is typically a week, depending on transfers between parks.
When is the best time for Tours in Egypt?
We plan Tours around wildlife movements, trekking or park conditions, and the season you prefer. Share your dates and we will say if they suit this category.
Can I combine Tours with another safari style?
Yes. Tours is a starting point. We add gorilla trekking, chimps, wildlife, or beach days only where Egypt actually offers those experiences.
