A new 9-day trip into the deep Saharan South of Libya, an area rarely seen by tourists.
The adventure starts in Tripoli, then flies to Sebha. We visit ancient pyramid tombs, where we learn about the legacy of the 2,000 year-old Garamantes civilization and then we visit the desert town of Ghat, nestled up against the border with Niger and Algeria.
We then move on to visit the massif of the Jebel Acacus, with its crazy rock formations and cave paintings. The Jebel Acacus is one of the great sets of mountains in the middle of the Sahara, comparable to the Hoggar mountains in Algeria and the Tibesti in Chad.
Finally, we visit the incredible Oases of Ubari, before flying back to Tripoli.
This special new trip will give you a unique insight into a part of the world, which rarely gets seen by international visitors and you’ll enjoy a truly authentic Saharan experience.
Arrival at Tripoli airport, where you will meet your guide.
Transfer to your hotel in the city centre. No guiding this day.
Overnight in Tripoli.
We begin our adventure into the Libyan desert with a flight to Sebha.
From here we continue the journey by 4x4s.
Our first stop is the Pyramids of Al Hatiyah. Found buried in the sand in
the 1950s, the pyramids date back to the Garamantes civilisation from
over 3000 years ago.
We then continue to Wadi Madhidit.
Overnight camping in Wadi Maghidit.
This morning we explore the sand dunes of Wadi Maghidit as well as
the Kaf Ajnoun (citadel of ghosts) rock formation.
We the continue to Ghat, a well known former caravan town of the
Sahara built from mud.
Overnight in Ghat at hotel.
We spend the morning in Ghat, exploring the mud-brick houses and
ancient forts of the old town.
We then head into the Jebel Acacus, with towering natural rock arches
and stunning panoramic views.
We will visit the Afzgar Arch and the rock walls of Wadi Tashwinat.
Overnight camping in Wadi Tashwinat.
Full day to explore Jebel Acacus.
We will drive through the region of Awies and Wadi Adad, visiting
ancient rock art sites and isolated rock formations.
Overnight camping in Wadi Adad.
After breakfast, we leave the Acacus Mountains behind us and drive
through the chains of multicolored sand dunes of Wan Kaza, to Wadi
Matkhendoush where we stop for lunch. Here we will also find some of
the world’s oldest rock art.
We then continue our drive to Germa.
Overnight camping in Germa.
We spend the morning exploring Germa, an archaeological site and
once the capital of the Garamantes Kingdom.
We then continue to the natural wonders of the Ubari Lakes. We will
visit Gaberoun, Umm al-Maa (the Mother of Water, and Mandara lakes.
Overnight in Ubari Lakes region at desert hotel.
We leave the Sahara desert behind and return to Sebha.
Fly back to Tripoli and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Tripoli at hotel.
Transfer to airport.
End of trip.
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