DJANET IHERRIR, Saharan adventure in the heart of the Ihrir oases
Djanet Iherrir, Algeria
This tour takes you from Djanet to the remote oases of Ihrir through the varied landscapes of the Tassili n'Ajjer. On arrival, you'll discover the Taghen and Aloukou rock art sites before reaching the Tuareg village of Ihrir, nestling in a spectacular canyon. You'll spend the night in a bivouac or a traditional gîte, close to the local people.
This adventure takes you on a journey through the thousand-year-old history of the Sahara, with hikes through wadis lined with oleanders, the engravings of Tin Tagharit and exploration of the great plains of Dider. Each stage is punctuated by nature, Tuareg culture and the desert's archaeological treasures.
PRICE OF THE STAY INCLUDING
To help you plan your trip, we have prepared a list of what is and what is not included in your package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make the necessary arrangements before your trip begins.
Bivouac accommodation - comfort: individual or double tents with mattresses, duvets and pillows included.
We've carefully planned each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic sites to sampling delicious local cuisine, each day is full of adventure and excitement. Join us on a journey through some of the world's most fascinating destinations.
Day 1 - Arrival in Algiers and flight to Djanet
- Arrival in Algiers Max 16h - Flight at 10.15pm - Arrival in Djanet, overnight in bivouac
Day 2 - From Taghen to Aloukou: following in the footsteps of rock art
- Departure for the Taghen site (rock paintings) - Lunch - Road to Aloukou - Dinner and overnight in bivouac
Day 3 - From the Fadnon plateau to the Tuareg village of Ihrir
- Plateau de Fadnon → Tarzaroukou - Tuareg village of Ihrir → Idran/Tasourt Canyon - Dinner in a traditional Tuareg gîte
Day 4 - Hike in Oued d'Ihrir and overnight in a bivouac
- Hiking in Oued Ihrir - Lunch, continued tour -Overnight bivouac
Day 5 - From Tin Tagharit to the Dider plains
- Departure for Dider → Tin Tagharit - Lunch - Waghe Ghan and Tawajedit - Dinner and overnight in bivouac
Day 6 - Oued Essendilen to Tikoubaouine
- Departure for Oued Essendilen - Lunch - Road to Tikoubaouine - Dinner and overnight in bivouac
Day 7 - From Tikoubaouine to Erg Admer: arches, souk and musical evening
- Tikoubaouine site + arch - Tilalen → Erg Admer - Souk and crying cow - Dinner and musical evening
Day 8 - Transfer to the airport and return to Algiers