A 6-day trip to Libya, to coincide with the solar eclipse on 2nd August 2027, the longest land-based solar eclipse in our life time.
The best places to take in the spectacular natural phenomenon are the Horn of Africa and North Africa. On this Puntland adventure we’ll explore the region, while also basing ourselves in a perfect spot to take in the eclipse. The eclipse will be the longest total solar eclipse, easily accessible on land, in the 21st century -The eclipse will be the longest total solar eclipse, easily accessible on land, in the 21st century – expected to last more than 5 minutes in Libya – the next of this length won’t be until 2114.
We begin the tour in the capital, Tripoli, before catching a flight east to the country’s second largest city – Benghazi. We enjoy a short city tour, then embark on a scenic coastal drive to the ancient remains of the Greek, and later Roman, city of Ptolemais – once the capital of Pentapolis.
Next we drive to the capital of the Green Mountain district, spending a night in Shahha, before venturing on to explore the historic sites of Apollonia and the traditional village of Sousa. We also have time to explore one of the world’s largest caves – the Haua Fteah Cave and take in the stunning remains of the ancient city of Cyrene.
We continue to soak up the Mediterranean coast, between Ra’s Al Hilal and L’Atrun, with a stop at a Bzyantine Basilica and then we take to the seas, exploring large sea caves by boat.
The trip concludes as we soak up the total solar eclipse back in Benghazi, before we fly back to end the trip in Tripoli.
Arrive in Tripoli in the morning.
In the afternoon we catch a flight to Benghazi, the second largest city in Libya. We will enjoy a short city tour visiting the main landmarks of the city, including Birka, the Italian military Campus Supply Base from World War II.
Overnight in Benghazi.
We embark on a scenic coastal drive to Ptolemais, once the capital of Pentapolis.
Continue to Al Bayda, the capital of the Green Mountain district, for lunch and afternoon exploration.
Overnight in Shahha.
Full day in and around Shahat.
We will explore the site of Apollonia and the traditional village of Sousa. A bit further along the coast we will also find Haua Fteah Cave, one of the world’s largest caves.
Finally we will visit the ancient ruins of Cyrene. Built on a series of levels and only partially excavated, you will follow the narrow paths through the city and its history.
Overnight in Shahat.
Another morning drive along the coast, through Ra’s Al Hilal to L’Atrun where we will visit a Byzantine Basilica. We will also take a boat tour through the sea caves.
We return to Benghazi through the Green Mountain and stop to visit the Qasr Libya Museum.
Overnight in Benghazi.
Early start to witness the Total Solar Eclipse from Benghazi.
In the afternoon we fly back to Tripoli.
Overnight in Tripoli.
Transfer to airport.
End of trip.
