NORTH TO SOUTH CIRCUIT

Day 01 ......Arrival in Algiers, capital of Algeria. Visit to the Casbah of Algiers (old town) and Ryad El Fath (shopping and cultural center). Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 02 ...... Departure for Setif (300 km). Visit the Roman ruins of the ancient city of Djemila (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 03 ......Departure for Constantine (150 km), one of the oldest cities in the world. Visit the “city of bridges,” followed by a visit to the ruins of Tiddis. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 ......Head to Batna, capital of the Aurès Mountains. Visit Lambèse (military city of Roman Africa) and Timgad (the Pompeii of North Africa). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05-06 ...... Fly to Ghardaïa to discover the M'zab Valley and its fortified villages.
Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 07-8-9-10 .......The adventure continues to southeastern Algeria, to Djanet, the capital of Tassili N'Ajjer at the gateway to the Sahara. In a 4x4, discover the Red Tadrart, Essendilène, and the Oasis of Iharer. Nights in a bivouac.

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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

A foam mattress, sheets, and blanket(s) for camping. Tent available at extra cost.
Complete set of dishes.
4x4 vehicle for all transportation.
Guide and cook for sightseeing trips.
Tassili N'Ajjer Cultural Park fees.

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.