Tranquillity, wisdom and mysteries
Desert & Oasis Tour
Our nine days programme tour begins in Tamanrasset, capital of the Hoggar region and ends in Tassili N’Ajjer in the deep east south of Algeria. Captivating landscape leaving visitors bewitched, calm and sometimes rocked by the song of the wind inciting contemplation, meditation, and reflection. We will have a taste of the Tuareg food and camp out under the Saharan stars and charming and peaceful oasis.
Duration: 9 Days
Key Features: Tamanrasset, Djanet, Tassili , Hoggar
Accommodation: Hotels, Guest Houses and Camping
Duration: 9 Days
Key Features: Tamanrasset, Djanet, Tassili , Hoggar
Accommodation: Hotels, Guest Houses and Camping
9-Day Sahara Desert and Oasis Tour Itinerary
Journey through the spectacular landscapes of southern Algeria, from Tamanrasset and the Hoggar Mountains to the prehistoric rock art, desert canyons and vast red dunes of Tassili N’Ajjer. Travel by 4×4 and on foot, meet local Tuareg communities and experience unforgettable nights beneath the Saharan stars.
Day 1
Arrival in Algiers
Arrive in Algiers and transfer to your city-centre hotel. After check-in, enjoy a walking and driving orientation tour of central Algiers, subject to your arrival time.
Day 2
Tamanrasset and the Atakor Mountains
Explore Tamanrasset, including its traditional souk and the hermitage of Charles de Foucauld. Continue north by 4×4 along rocky desert tracks into the Atakor Mountains to watch the sunset over the magnificent Hoggar landscape.
Day 3
Atakor Sunrise and Issakarassene
Climb to the top of the plateau to witness sunrise across the Hoggar Mountains. Continue through the rocky Atakor Massif to the guelta of Issakarassene, a remarkable natural water pool surrounded by dramatic desert scenery.
Day 4
Ideles and the Amadror Plain
Walk towards the farming village of Ideles at the foot of Taderaz, where you may visit a traditional blacksmith. Pass through Oued Telouhet, with its acacia and tamarisk vegetation, before crossing the wide Amadror Plain.
Day 5
Tassili N’Ajjer Rock Art
Explore the Fadnoun Plateau on foot, travelling north towards the Adrar Massif. Discover prehistoric rock paintings and engravings spanning thousands of years and depicting wildlife, hunting, ceremonies and everyday life in the ancient Sahara.
Day 6
Desert Camp and Erg Admer
Wake after a night sleeping beneath the Saharan stars and enjoy sunrise over the desert. Travel towards the Tiradjeli Pass before descending to the immense plains and dunes of Erg Admer.
Day 7
Essendilene Canyon and Tikoubaouine
Walk among the orange and golden dunes to Essendilene, a verdant canyon with natural pools, dense vegetation, towering cliffs and dry waterfalls. Continue by 4×4 to the spectacular rock formations of Tikoubaouine.
Day 8
Djanet and Tadrart Rouge
Cross the dunes of Erg Admer, passing Timeras and Oued Assassou, before continuing towards Djanet. Explore Tadrart Rouge, one of Algeria’s most spectacular desert landscapes, renowned for its immense red dunes, sandstone arches and dramatic rock formations.
Day 9
Return to Algiers and Departure
Fly from southern Algeria to Algiers International Airport for your return flight and onward journey.
Depsit Payment:
Once you obtain your visa, a 10% deposit payment will be due, payable in GBP via Bank transfer to a UK Bank (details will be sent to you).
Balancing Payment
-The balance: payable in cash (EU/GBP/USD) on arrival if you wish,
or
-Via Bank transfer, (two weeks prior to arrival) whatever is suitable for You.
Refunds:
The deposit is fully refundable up to day of travel.
From the Mediterranean Coast to the Grandeur Sahara
Our nine days programme tour begins in Tamanrasset, capital of the Hoggar region and ends in Tassili N’Ajjer in the deep east south of Algeria.
Hoggar Tassili, is a universe of tranquillity, wisdom, and mysteries that at each turn offers itself in all its splendour beauty. Its captivating landscape leave its visitors bewitched, calm and sometimes rocked by the song of the wind. incites contemplation, meditation, and reflection. it is a fascinating world, is a book of history and discoveries. Venturing through on foot and by jeep the Tassili n’Ajjer is like stepping into an open-air art gallery.
A guided tour discovering surrounding oasis , we will have a chance to admire the artwork, cave paintings from the prehistoric age, back when this part of the Sahara was a savanna teeming with wildlife like antelopes, giraffes, and crocodiles. We will have a taste of the Tuareg food and camp out under the Saharan stars.
Djanet “the Pearl of the Tassili” a charming and peaceful oasis, built at the foot of the Tassili mountains, in an alluvial valley. It is surrounded by palm groves and ksours, her charm is matched only by her past. Despite her position and altitude, it shelters well from the wind with a mild climate in winter but sizzling hot in summer.
Hoggar Tassili, is a universe of tranquillity, wisdom, and mysteries that at each turn offers itself in all its splendour beauty. Its captivating landscape leave its visitors bewitched, calm and sometimes rocked by the song of the wind. incites contemplation, meditation, and reflection. it is a fascinating world, is a book of history and discoveries. Venturing through on foot and by jeep the Tassili n’Ajjer is like stepping into an open-air art gallery.
A guided tour discovering surrounding oasis , we will have a chance to admire the artwork, cave paintings from the prehistoric age, back when this part of the Sahara was a savanna teeming with wildlife like antelopes, giraffes, and crocodiles. We will have a taste of the Tuareg food and camp out under the Saharan stars.
Djanet “the Pearl of the Tassili” a charming and peaceful oasis, built at the foot of the Tassili mountains, in an alluvial valley. It is surrounded by palm groves and ksours, her charm is matched only by her past. Despite her position and altitude, it shelters well from the wind with a mild climate in winter but sizzling hot in summer.
