Voyages

DJANET IHERIR

A journey to the heart of the sahara – immerse yourself in Tuareg culture, prehistoric art and the majestic landscapes of southern Algeria

Detailed Program:

Day 1: Arrival in Algiers

• Arrival at Algiers international airport
• Warm welcome by our team.
• Transfer to your hotel and check-in.
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Discovering Algiers

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Guided tour of the Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Traditional lunch with a local host.
• Visit to the iconic Notre-Dame d’Afrique, a beautiful basilica overlooking Algiers Bay.
• Dinner, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Djanet.
• Arrival in Djanet and welcome by our Tuareg team.
• 4x4 transfer to your desert campsite, set up and overnight under tents.

Day 3: Oasis and Rock Art

• Breakfast at the campsite.
• Departure by 4x4 to the serene Iherir oasis, a peaceful haven in the heart of the desert.
• Lunch near the Dider rock engravings. Ancient traces of early Saharan life
• Campsite set up near the sand dunes.
• Dinner and overnight under the stars.

Day 4: Traditional Life and Natural Landscapes

• Breakfast at the campsite.
• Visit to the Tuareg village of Iherir, discovering traditional homes and meeting locals.
• Scenic Walk along the wadis lined with palm trees and oleanders, stop at the gueltas( natural water basins).
• Lunch on site.
• In the afternoon, departure for Essendilene, a spectacular natural site.
• Campsite set up, dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Canyon and Rock Paintings

• Breakfast at the campsite.
• Exploration of the Essendilene canyon and its guelta, a fascinating place to observe local flora and fauna.
• Lunch on site.
• Departure for Tilalène, a region with spectacular dunes and prehistoric rock paintings.
• Campsite set up, dinner and overnight under the desert sky.

Day 6: Tikoubaouene and Erg Crossing

• Breakfast at the campsite.
• Departure to visit Tikoubaouene, an impressive site with unique and surreal rock formations.
• Lunch on site.
• Exploration of prehistoric rock paintings and the natural arch of Tikoubaouene.
• Erg (sand sea) crossing before reaching the campsite.
• Dinner and overnight in the wilderness.

Day 7: Final Moments in Djanet

• Breakfast at the campsite.
• Visit to the poignant “Crying Cow” engravings, a symbol of the Sahara’s prehistoric history.
• City tour of Djanet, visit to the market and last souvenirs.
• Transfer to the airport for the return flight to algiers.

Day 8: Free Day in Algiers

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Enjoy a leisurely day to explore Algiers at your own pace: seaside stroll, shopping, optional visits.
• **Dinner** and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9: Excursion to Tipaza

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• an excursion to Tipaza, a coastal town and an archaeological site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Visit of the Roman ruins, museum, and the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania.
• Enjoy Lunch by the sea.
• Return to Algiers in the late afternoon.
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: farewell Algeria

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Free time depending on your flight schedule.
• Transfer to Algiers  airport for your return flight.

Purchase Price: 550 Euros

( the price includes domestic flights , accommodation, transportation, meal and guided tours ..