7-day tour
Tassili plateau with mules
Day 1......
Airport pick-up and visit to the Tassili Museum. Transfer by 4x4 to the Tafalalt Pass to meet the muleteers.
Dinner and bivouac.
Day 2.......
Trek to the Tekbal-Ounfas pass, at over 1500 meters altitude, to reach the valley of thousand-year-old cypress trees.
Lunch
Dinner and bivouac
Day 3.......
Visit to Tetarast-nelies, In-Itinan Sefar and the rock labyrinth of White Sefar.
Lunch
Dinner and bivouac
Days 4 & 5......
Visit to Sefar Noire, via the road to Tin-Tazarift, and the following day, visits to the rock painting sites of Tin-Abatika
Lunch
Dinners and bivouacs
Day 6......
The shelters of Wan-Atouhami, Timezazen, Issawalafan and Tineren.
Lunch
Dinner and bivouac in Tmarit.
Day 7......
Descend the Tafalalt pass to reach the 4x4 for the return trip to Djanet. You will have the opportunity to stroll through the town and the souk, a chance to buy some souvenirs before your return flight.
5-day tour: Tassili Plateau with mules
Day 1
You will be met at Djanet airport by our Tuareg guide. After completing the necessary formalities, you will depart by 4x4 towards Tafalalet (35km from the airport) or towards your chosen hotel (20km).
Day 1 program depending on your arrival time in Djanet.
Day 2…. Tafalalet - Tamaghit
Breakfast. Departure for Tamaghit and ascent of the plateau to discover desert landscapes and their unique natural beauty. Lunch. Exploration of the Valley of the Cypresses. Dinner and overnight camping in Tamaghit.
Day 3…Tamaghit - Sefar
Breakfast. Departure for Sefar: An unforgettable desert experience: rocky forests, cave paintings, breathtaking landscapes. The muleteer team will be waiting for us in the Sefar region. Lunch. Visit to the Black Sefar Labyrinth, the most "mysterious" city in Algeria: An ancient troglodyte city containing one of the most important collections of prehistoric rock art in the world. Sefar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight camping.
Day 4…Sefar - In-Itinen
Breakfast. Visit to the White Sefar Labyrinth. Lunch. Departure for the In Itinen wadi, crossing the Wan-Touhami site (rock paintings). Dinner and overnight camping at In-Itinen.
Day 5….In-Itinen -Wannaraben
Breakfast. Departure for Tin Zoumeitak to see splendid rock paintings. Visit to the canyon before meeting the muleteer team in Tamarit. Lunch. Visit to the Tineren rock paintings. Dinner and overnight camping in Wannaraben.
Day 6….Wannaraben - Djanet
Breakfast. Return to Djanet via the Takbal Onfas slope, then the Tafalalt pass to rejoin the 4x4 vehicles. Lunch. Return to Djanet where you will have time to stroll through the town and the souk: an opportunity to do some souvenir shopping before your return flight. Visit to the Tegharghart archaeological site before transfer to Djanet airport.
USEFUL INFORMATION
VISA ACQUISITION
The Algerian government has launched the “Visa on Arrival” program.
This specific program applies when you book a visit to the Sahara region:
When you make a reservation, our agency will send you a letter of invitation (LOI) that will allow you to travel to Algeria.
Upon arrival, a visa is validated at the airport because foreign tourists can now apply for a visa upon arrival in Algeria to visit 24 provinces, including Djanet.
If you wish to extend your trip in the north of the country, either before or after your tour of the Sahara, Ihakettravels can organize your guided tours with its affiliated agencies in the north (Algiers, Constantine, Oran, Setif, etc.).
However, if you wish to travel independently in the north, Ihaket Travels can also obtain letters of intent for you by simply submitting your itineraries, regardless of whether you book a tour to the Sahara.
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED by IHAKETTRAVELS
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A foam mattress, sheets, and blanket(s) for camping. Tent available at extra cost.
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Complete set of dishes.
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4x4 vehicle for all transportation.
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Guide and cook for sightseeing trips.
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Tassili N'Ajjer Cultural Park fees.
EQUIPMENT TO BRING
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Travel bag (soft so as not to injure the animals carrying it).
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Hooded sleeping bag (sarcophagus type, rated for 0° to -15° depending on altitude and season).
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Preferably a headlamp, or failing that a flashlight—or both—with spare batteries and bulbs.
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Warm clothing for cool evenings and nights, including a fleece hat or balaclava and a pair of light gloves.
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Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for daytime wear, windbreaker, cap or cheche, sunglasses.
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Hiking shoes and socks, comfortable shoes and warm socks for the evening.
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Scarf in case of sandstorms. Box of matches or lighter to burn toilet paper, wipes.
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Plastic bags, preferably zippered, to protect your devices from sand.
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Small toiletries bag + first aid kit containing: water treatment tablets, foot care ointment, antihistamines in case of allergies, in case of gastrointestinal problems, etc.
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Small backpack for personal items for the day, which can also hold a picnic if needed. Foam mattress, sheets, and blanket(s) for camping.
EQUIPMENT TO BRING
-
Travel bag (soft so as not to injure the animals carrying it).
-
Hooded sleeping bag (sarcophagus type, rated for 0° to -15° depending on altitude and season).
-
Preferably a headlamp, or failing that a flashlight—or both—with spare batteries and bulbs.
-
Warm clothing for cool evenings and nights, including a fleece hat or balaclava and a pair of light gloves.
-
Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for daytime wear, windbreaker, cap or cheche, sunglasses.
-
Hiking shoes and socks, comfortable shoes and warm socks for the evening.
-
Scarf in case of sandstorms. Box of matches or lighter to burn toilet paper, wipes.
-
Plastic bags, preferably zippered, to protect your devices from sand.
-
Small toiletries bag + first aid kit containing: water treatment tablets, foot care ointment, antihistamines in case of allergies, in case of gastrointestinal problems, etc.
-
Small backpack for personal items for the day, which can also hold a picnic if needed. Foam mattress, sheets, and blanket(s) for camping.