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Lost City Trek - Sefar

Description

Categories: Adventure, Discovery

From DZD 105,000.00

• Destination

  Djanet (Algeria)

• Children

  Children are not allowed.

• Services

  Transport Accommodation Transfer Activity Visa

• Included in this trip

  • Flights: Round-trip airfare Algiers – Djanet – Algiers.
  • Transfers: Round-trip airport transfer to the desert in 4x4 vehicles.
  • Accommodation: Immersive stay in a desert bivouac under the stars.
  • Dining: Full-board meal plan (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
  • Guidance & Support: Expert Tuareg mountain and desert guide, accompanied by a dedicated agency representative throughout the stay (for groups).
  • Logistics & Luggage: Luggage transport handled by pack donkeys (limited to one piece of luggage per person, in a 70L backpack maximum).

• Additional note

  • Bivouac Equipment Supplement: 3,000 DZD 
  • Rate for foreign travelers: 130,000 DZD
  • Difficult to extreme trek.
  • Expect 20 to 30 km of hiking per day.
  • Overnight stays in tent bivouacs under the stars.
  • Equipment transport is handled by pack mules.
  • The itinerary may be modified depending on weather conditions, terrain status, or local circumstances.
  • Appropriate, sturdy hiking boots are required.

Accommodation

• Bivouac Camping

  Bivouac in the Sahara means experiencing a magical night under a starry sky, surrounded by golden dunes. By the fire, with a mint tea in hand, let yourself be carried away by the immensity and freedom of the desert.

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  Full board

Stay plan

• Day 1Night Arrival and First Bivouac

  • Meet at Algiers airport for your Air Algérie flight. Arrive in Djanet around 03:30 AM and get welcomed by our Tuareg team. Transfer by 4x4 to the foot of the plateau (Tafilelet) for your first desert bivouac alongside our muleteers.

• Day 2Ascent of the Tassili and Tamrit Forest

  • Early morning hike up the Akba Tafilalet trail leading to the stunning rock pillars of Tamrit. Discover the prehistoric paintings of Upper Oued Tamrit, followed by Tan Zumaïtak after lunch. Set up camp in Lower Oued Tamrit.

• Day 3Journey to the Ancient City of Sefar

  • Trek across lunar landscapes and giant sandstone monoliths toward Tin Aboteka. Arrive in the late afternoon at the mythical site of Sefar. Dinner and overnight stay under the stars.

• Day 4Sefar and its Rock Art Mysteries

  •  A full morning dedicated to exploring Sefar, the world’s largest eroded rock city. Marvel at the Round Head period paintings (including the famous "Great God") depicting ancient daily life. In the late afternoon, head toward the Initinene bivouac.

• Day 5Crossing the Mineral Plateaus

  • Overview: Following breakfast and packing our gear, we continue our journey across vast stony plateaus where imposing mineral barriers are the only reliefs breaking through this endless flatness. A day of breathtaking geological beauty in the heart of the Saharan silence.
  • Evening: Set up camp, enjoy a warm dinner, and spend the night at In Aghreben.

• Day 6Rock Art Immersion and the Treasures of Alanedoumen

  • Overview: A fabulous new day unfolds in the heart of the troglodyte city. Following a traditional morning tea, resume your trek for a 16 km hike across wind-sculpted desert landscapes. The trail begins across flat expanses before leading to Alanedoumen, an iconic rock art site featuring fascinating ancient engravings. Continue the trek toward Tafalalet, a region rich in history and culture, offering a true immersive journey into the ancient art and heritage of the Sahara.
  • Evening: Set up camp and enjoy a peaceful overnight bivouac under an unmatched starry sky at Tafalalet.

• Day 7Descent from the Plateau, "The Weeping Cow," and Evening in Djanet

  • Overview: After breakfast, we descend to the foot of the plateau back to our initial starting point to rejoin our 4x4 vehicles. Heading toward Babouren (Tigharghart), we visit one of the region's most iconic prehistoric sites: "The Weeping Cow," an extraordinary masterpiece of Neolithic sculpture featuring deep grooves carved into the rock.
  • Afternoon & Evening: Continue discovering magnificent sites before driving into the oasis town of Djanet. Feel the vibrant pulse of the oasis as you shop at the local market and freshen up. In the evening, gather for a final warm and convivial group dinner to celebrate the close of your journey.

• Day 8Return Flight and End of the Expedition

  • At midnight, we leave camp and transfer to Djanet Airport. Boarding for the flight to Algiers scheduled at 02:05 AM. Arrival in Algiers at 04:20 AM, with an unburdened mind and a heart full of unforgettable memories. End of our services.

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