9-Day Djanet And Algerian Sahara Trekking Tour From Paris
Description
Explore the extreme southern region of Tassili N'Ajjer in Algeria that houses a rare gem: the Tadrart. Trek across the beautiful gorges of El Berdj, walk across the pink dunes, explore rock carvings in Moul Naga, and check out the 600-metre-tall red dunes at Tin Merzouga erg. This 9-day tour will also take you on a hike to the impressive arches of Tamzeguida and allow you to witness interesting paintings and the famous site of the ''Crying Cow."
Highlights
- Trek to explore the pink dunes of Moul Naga
- See a historical site in Bouhadan famous for Neolithic era Bovidian paintings
- Hike up to the impressive arches of Tamzeguida
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Day 1: Paris to Djanet & Camping in Tinamali expand_more
Departure from Paris to Djanet.
Meet tour crew on your arrival in Djanet, and make way for the first bivouac on the road towards the Tadrart (15 minutes from the airport). Explore the Tadrart before returning to camp in Tinamali in the evening.
Overnight stay at camp in Tinamali.
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Day 2: Tinamali to El Berdj expand_more
- Depart from Tinamali early in the morning and head for a one-hour trek to El Berdj.
- Arrive in El Berdj and explore its sandy expanse.
Overnight stay at camp in El Berdj.
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Day 3: El Berdj to Moul Naga expand_more
Set out on a 4 to 6 hours trek through the gorges of El Berdj
Explore an impressive dune in El Berdj
- Head towards Moul Naga, where a bivouac will be installed for an overnight stay.
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Day 4: Moul Naga & Bouhadan expand_more
After breakfast, trek for 4 to 6 hours between the pink dunes and rock carvings of Moul Naga
See the beautiful engravings of Wan Iska.
Set out for the Guelta of Bouhadan and arrive by later evening.
Overnight stay at camp in Bouhadan.
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Day 5: Bouhadan to Tin Merzouga expand_more
Get up early in the morning and set out for a 6-hour trek towards a historical site famous for its beautiful Neolithic-era paintings in the Bovidian style.
Check out the Tin Merzouga Erg and its red dunes, some of which reach up as high as 600 metres.
- Head to the camp in Tin Merzouga for an overnight stay.
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Day 6: Tin Merzouga to Tamezguida expand_more
- Enjoy an early breakfast and set out for a trek for 4 to 6 hours
- Take a hike around the Tin Merzouga dunes and explore landscapes of an infinite variety.
Hike further up to reach the impressive arches of Tamzeguida before heading to the camp in Tamezguida for an overnight stay.
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Day 7: Tamezguida to Adjlati expand_more
After breakfast, head out for a 2 hour trek and then take a Wadi in Djaren towards the site of its famous cave paintings.
- Head to Adjlati and arrive by evening before retreating for an overnight stay.
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Day 8: Adjlati to Djanet expand_more
- Depart for Djanet early in the morning. On the way, visit Tegharghart, the site of the 'crying cow' rock engravings which belong to the Early Hunter Period.
- Return to Djanet in the afternoon, enjoy a shower, and relax for some time.
- Head out to explore the city, where you will stay overnight.
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Day 9: Departure expand_more
Transfer to airport for flight back home or Paris.
What's Included
Certified professional guide
All-terrain vehicles and gasoline
Food
Camping equipment
What's Excluded
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Know before you go
- Ethical Commitment: Cooking will be mainly prepared using gas, and wood will be used for the preparation of cake and tea.
All of the waste will be collected and sorted by the local team, who are responsible for burning whatever they can, and carry the rest back to Djanet for disposal.
Meeting Point
Paris, France
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | EUR 1100 Per Person |
This is a group tour |