Itinerary
- Day 1
Algiers
You'll arrive in Algiers anytime during the day. If your flight gets in before 7pm, head to the hotel reception to meet your tour leader for a welcome meeting. There's an optional dinner available if you want to grab a meal with the group.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Aurassi Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Houari Boumediene International Airport (ALG) to hotel
- Welcome dinner with tour leader
Landmarks/POIs Kasbah Citadel of Algiers - Day 2
Algiers to Djanet
Start by checking out the Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique, which sits high above Bab El Oued with nice city views. From there, walk through the Kasbah medina dating back to the 10th century. Stop at Bastion 23 Palace and the Monument to the Martyrs for more perspectives of Algiers. Later in the evening, you'll fly to Djanet in the Sahara and make the twenty minute drive to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tenere)
Included Activities
- Visit Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique
- Guided walk through Kasbah medina
- Explore Bastion 23 Palace (three palaces complex)
- Visit Monument to the Martyrs with city viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique Kasbah Bastion 23 Palace Monument to the Martyrs - Day 3
Djanet to Tadrart
Head out from Djanet in 4WD vehicles with your group. The first 120 kilometres follow paved roads, then you'll turn onto rough terrain for 80 kilometres through rocky hills into Oued El Biredj. Set up camp near the Tadrart entrance. Around the campfire, try some Tuareg mint tea, then walk to a sunset viewpoint before heading back for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Freshly cooked by camp crew)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tadrart Wildcamp)
Included Activities
- 4WD convoy travel through Sahara desert
- Explore Oued El Biredj canyon
- Tuareg mint tea ceremony at campfire
- Sunset walk
Landmarks/POIs Oued El Biredj Tadrart - Day 4
Tadrart to Markawandi
Wake before sunrise and have tea or coffee followed by breakfast. Spend the day exploring Oued El Biredj canyon and the Tadrart rock forests using 4WD and hiking on foot while the camp crew packs up. You'll see preserved rock art showing hunting scenes, cattle, and wild animals. Later, move to Markawandi high sand dunes to set up the next camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Bread, butter, jams and cheese), Dinner (Three courses: soup, main course of couscous or pasta or rice with vegetables and meat-based dish (usually lamb stew or chicken) and traditional Tuareg bread baked on hot coals under sand, seasonal fruit dessert, mint tea or coffee, dates and cookie)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Markawandi Wildcamp)
Included Activities
- Sunrise tea or coffee
- Exploration of Oued El Biredj canyon
- Rock art viewing (paintings and engravings)
- Exploration of Tadrart rock forests
Landmarks/POIs Oued El Biredj Tadrart - Day 5
Markawandi to Tin Koukak
Head deeper into the Sahara toward the high orange sand dunes of Moul El Naga. Drive through wind-carved desert arches and into the Tin Koukak region. Look for ancient rock art and keep an eye out for wild camels and gazelles crossing the desert. You'll camp at Tin Koukak where the sunset is spectacular and the night sky is full of stars.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tin Koukak Wildcamp)
Included Activities
- Drive through wind-sculptured desert arches
- View ancient rock art
- Wildlife viewing (wild camels and gazelles)
Landmarks/POIs Moul El Naga Tin Koukak - Day 6
Tin Koukak to Djaren Canyon
In the early morning, there's an optional walk to see rock art around Tin Koukak (4WD is available if you prefer not to walk). After that, you'll drive back toward Djanet with stops at scenic spots. Grab lunch at Oued Tlafzo, then explore Djaren canyon which has over 70 locations of rock art paintings and engravings. Camp in the canyon for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (At Oued Tlafzo), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Djaren Canyon Wildcamp)
Included Activities
- Scenic stops en route to Djanet
- Explore Djaren canyon rock art locations
Optional Activities
- Early morning walk to view rock art around Tin Koukak (approximately 2 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Tin Koukak Oued Tlafzo Djaren Canyon - Day 7
Djaren Canyon to Tekoubaouine
After breakfast, the crew packs up and drives directly back to Tenere Village Hotel in Djanet. You'll have day use rooms available to shower and access WiFi at reception. Lunch isn't included so you'll need to arrange that. Late afternoon, head about one hour north of Djanet to check out Timrass with its dramatic rock formations and rock art. Camp at Tekoubaouine among dunes, hills and rocks for your final night in the desert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious last camping dinner prepared by cook with fresh supplies from Djanet)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tikoubaouine Wildcamp)
Included Activities
- Return to Tenere Village Hotel in Djanet
- Explore Timrass rock formations and rock art
- Explore Tekoubaouine landscapes
Landmarks/POIs Tenere Village Hotel Timrass Tekoubaouine - Day 8
Tekoubaouine to Djanet
Complete your morning walk and explore additional ancient rock art. Visit Erg Admer surrounded by vast towering sand dunes. Drive back toward Djanet with lunch at the crying cows engravings ancient site. You'll return to Tenere Village Hotel where day use rooms let you freshen up. The afternoon is free to either explore Djanet or relax at the hotel. That evening, there's an optional dinner at a local restaurant or the hotel. Around 11pm, you'll depart for your night flight back to Algiers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At crying cows engravings site)
Included Activities
- Morning walk with rock art exploration
- Visit Erg Admer sand dunes
- Lunch at crying cows engravings site
Optional Activities
- Explore Djanet town
- Dinner at local restaurant or hotel to celebrate final night
Landmarks/POIs Erg Admer Crying Cows Engravings - Day 9
Djanet to Algiers
An early morning flight takes you back to Algiers with a short scheduled stop at Tamanrasset. You'll arrive around 6am at Algiers International Airport (Houari Boumediene International Airport, ALG) where the tour ends.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Aurassi Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Book extra night's accommodation in Algiers
