Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to N'Djamena
You'll fly into N'Djamena and get transferred to your hotel for the night. This gives you time to settle in before heading out into the Sahara the next morning.
Landmarks/POIs N'Djamena - Days 2 - 6
N'Djamena to Zouarke
After breakfast, you'll drive north from N'Djamena and watch the landscape shift as urban areas give way to the Sahel. You'll pass nomadic camps and sandy tracks along the Nigerian border, and if you're lucky, spot gazelles and fennecs. By evening you'll arrive in Zouarke, covering quite a bit of ground for day one on the road.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided off-road drive through Sahel region
- Wildlife viewing (gazelles, fennec foxes)
- Desert landscape exploration
Landmarks/POIs Massakory Zouarke - Days 7 - 8
Zouarke to Tibesti Mountains
This morning you'll head toward the Tibesti Mountains following historic caravan routes. You'll reach Wadi Zouarke in the evening to refuel and restock supplies, then continue on rougher tracks to Trou du Natron. This massive caldera sits over 2000m high with volcanic features and white mineral crusts, and you'll see cone volcanoes about 700m below from your vantage point.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Wadi Zouarke
- Visit to Trou du Natron caldera
- Volcanic landscape and mineral formation viewing
Landmarks/POIs Wadi Zouarke Trou du Natron Tibesti Mountains 
- Days 9 - 11
Tibesti Region - Gonoa to Yebbi Bou
Leaving Trou au Natron, you'll drive through wadis and check out ancient rock art along the way. At Enneri Gonoa, you'll find 8000-year-old prehistoric engravings including the life-size 'Man of Gonoa'. After that, you'll pass through the green valley of Ennerie Zumi and visit Bardai before heading through gorges and volcanic terrain to reach Yebbi Bou with its distinctive oval houses and palm grove canyon nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Enneri Gonoa rock engravings
- Visit to Wadi Zumi valley
- Exploration of Bardai town
- Visit to Yebbi Bou village and palm grove
Landmarks/POIs Enneri Gonoa Ennerie Zumi Bardai Tarso-Voon Tarso-Tieroko Yebbi Bou - Day 12
Yebbi Bou
You'll spend the day exploring around Yebbi Bou. In the early morning or at sunset, descend into the wadi valley to take in the oasis-like feel with bird calls and water sounds. Then climb a nearby mountain to get panoramic views across the surrounding area and landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Yebbi Bou wadi valley
- Mountain climb with panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Yebbi Bou - Days 13 - 15
Yebbi Bou to Ounianga Lakes
Heading southeast through the Emi-Koussi region, you'll see the Sahara's highest volcano at 3415m. Along the way you'll come across prehistoric rock paintings and engravings. Later you'll reach the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ounianga Lakes, where sky-blue waters contrast sharply with green palm groves and red-yellow desert. Swimming in the fresh water is an option if you want to cool off.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Emi-Koussi volcano region
- Rock paintings and engravings viewing
- Visit to Ounianga Lakes UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Swimming in Ounianga Lakes
Landmarks/POIs Emi-Koussi Gouro Ounianga Lakes 
- Days 16 - 20
Ounianga Lakes to N'Djamena
You'll drive south through some of the desert's most beautiful regions on rough terrain. Navigate the massive dunes of Erg du Djourab in the Borkou region and spot nomadic herds from the Kanembou, Peul, and Kereda peoples. Following the Bahr El Ghazal, you'll make your way back to N'Djamena. There's a day room available at La Residence Hotel N'Djamena before your late evening flight to Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided off-road drive through Erg du Djourab dunes
- Nomadic community observation
- Day room access at La Residence Hotel N'Djamena
Landmarks/POIs Erg du Djourab Borkou Region Bahr El Ghazal Moussoro N'Djamena - Day 21
Frankfurt
You'll arrive in Frankfurt after your Saharan journey wraps up. The adventure through Chad's desert landscapes and mountains comes to an end.
Landmarks/POIs Frankfurt
