Visiting the wonderful and fascinating country of Libya promises to be a trip you won’t soon forget. Whilst known mainly for its controversial and turbulent history, Libya has in recent years embarked on an ambitious drive to woo tourists back to her shores, and because not many people have visited this proud nation, there is the added incentive of exploring a largely un-spoilt terrain.
Mitiga International Airport (Google Map)
2 Hours Before Flight Time
Libya, located in the north part of the African continent, is a curious fusion of Arabic, European, and African influences, proving irresistible to all who are fortunate enough to visit her shores. While much has been made of its pristine stretch of Mediterranean Sea coastline and cosmopolitan capital city of Tripoli, another popular reason that tourists are attracted to Libya is because of the opportunity to explore and discover the riches of the Sahara Desert. The Sahara Desert is a brilliant and effervescent kaleidoscope of sandy dunes and hills, caves, majestic mountain peaks, and tranquil oases, all of which enriches the region with many defining contrasts and colours.
One of the ideal ways in which to see all the Sahara has to offer is via camel rides or treks through the area. There are a plethora of tour guides readily available to assist you during your sojourn while you survey the unique beauty and serenity of regions like the Akakus Mountains and other surrounding parts – all in relative discretion and solitude. Witness the amazing rock art paintings and drawings in the desert caves or explore the ruins left by the Romans, Greeks, and Phoenicians in areas such as Apollonia, Sabratha, and Leptis Magna. With all this and much more camel riding through the Libyan Desert promises to be a memorable and unforgettable experience.
1 hour flight, 1:30 4×4.
Meet at the Tripoli airport and flight to Sebha. Immediate transfer by taxi to the city of Germa, Tuareg city of the great southern Libya where we find the Touareg 4×4 and the team. The first camp is a little late but the clock … so surprising a little courage. Night under the stars in the Erg Ubari
3 hours walk.
Meet our team of camel drivers. Walk around the high dunes of Erg Ubari. Magnificent landscape. Do not miss the sunset on the vast dunes. Majestic spectacle.
Bivouac in the dunes of Ubar.
3-4 hours hiking.
From our camel trek for 4 days in the heart of Ubari. After breakfast, we enter the high dunes of Erg Ubari to go to the famous lakes lost in the heart of the dunes. Bivouac.
3-4 hours hiking.
We continue our camel trek in the heart of Ubari. We head to Lake Gabraoun, largest lake in Libyan oasis, Lake Mahfou Bivouac … indescribable.
3-4 hours hiking.
Continuation of our camel trek in the heart of Ubari to Lake Um El Ma (Mother Water) or the dunes into it. Bivouac.
3-4 hours hiking.
We continue our camel trek in the heart of Ubari. We will discover the lake almost dried Mandara but where vegetation is truly spectacular. Bivouac unforgettable.
Transfer 1:30, 1 hour flight.
Transfer to Sebha, Tuareg city of the great southern Libya, last meal with our team and then flight to Tripoli. Overnight in Tripoli.
1 hour from transfer.
Transfer to the airport for your flight .
