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Day
5
Wed, April 5
B/L/D
Akakus Mountains |
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Today we値l journey deeper into the land of Tuareg, as we follow in
the footsteps of famous travelers and explorers like Heinrich Barth. We値l
visit the wadis of Talladen and Tashwinat, which has an impressive
collection of paintings including a wedding, a hunting scene and numerous
animals. There are even the remnants of a carved map of the Akakus. |
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Day
6
Thu, April 6
B/L/D
Akakus - Wan Caza Dunes -
Massak - Idehan Murzuq Dunes |
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Today, we値l leave the Akakus behind, driving through different
terrains of the Sahara - mountains, dunes, and rocky flatlands - over
rough stone roads of Massak (Ocean of Stone) offering stunning views
of the giant Murzuq dunes, a perfect vision of the vast Saraha. In this
remote, magnificent place, we will set up our camp surrounded by moonlit
sand dunes. |
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Day
7
Fri, April 7
B/L/D
Wadi Methkandoush - Ubari Dunes |
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Join us for a stunning desert sunrise amid incredibly high golden
dunes. Later, we値l travel over a stretch of the Ocean of Stone, a plain
of sharp black rocks, before arriving at Wadi Methkandoush, which contains
an amazing number of rock carvings. These carvings, dating back 12,000
years, depict animals from when the region was still verdant - giraffe,
elephants, ostrich, and hippopotamus. Our afternoon will include a dusty
drive to Germa and the Dhan Ubari dunes. Tonight痴 camp will be in view of
nearby Mandara and Umalma lakes. |
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Day
8
Sat, April 8
B/L/D
Ubri Lakes - Tripoli |
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Our last day in the desert will begin with a visit to the Ubari
Mandara Lakes to see this picturesque lake amidst massive dunes. Drive
over the dunes to Gebraoun Lake for a memorable swim in the salty water.
After rinsing off, we値l continue on to Sebah arriving early this evening
at Sebah airport where we will bid farewell to the desert and fly to
Tripoli to revel in all the comforts of civilization! |
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Overnight:
Al Wahat Hotel |
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Day
9 Sun,
April 9
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After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport according
to your schedule for your flight home or onward to other destinations. |
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NOTE: Exact activities may vary to make the
most of local conditions. Travelers will
be required to assist driver/guides in set-up and break-down of camps. |
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