Djanet Algeria : The Red Tadrat & The Oasis of Ihrir Journey


8 days in Djanet - Algeria - 590 euros
- Distance from Algiers: around 2,300 km – Direct flight: ~2h30.
- Visa on arrival: Yes (upon request via a local agency).
- Best period / temperatures: October to April, daytime 20–28°C, cool nights (10–15°C). Very hot in summer (35–40°C).
- Recommended length of stay: minimum 5 days to discover the main sites of the Tassili, up to 7 days to fully experience the Sahara.
- Accommodation: local hotels, guesthouses, organized desert camps.
- 4 Possible Circuits: La Tadrart – Oasis of Ihrir – Sefar – Combination of Tadrart and Ihrir.
- Activities: exploring the Tassili n’Ajjer (Sefar, Jabbaren, natural arches), hiking in canyons, discovering ancient rock engravings and paintings, desert bivouacs with Tuareg guides.
- Highlight of Djanet: The world’s largest open-air prehistoric city.
Day 1 Flight Algiers – Djanet
- Departure scheduled at 11:00 PM
- Arrival in Djanet at 03:15 AM.
- Access formalities for Tassili National Park.
- Departure by 4×4 to TINAMALI.
- Overnight stay in a bivouac.
Day 2: TISSETEKA
- Breakfast.
- Departure by 4×4 along the TADRART massif.
- Exploration of landscapes with black and yellow dunes, and rocks.
- Discovery of rock paintings and giraffe engravings.
- Dinner and overnight stay in TISETEKKA.
Day 3: TINMERZOUGA
- Breakfast.
- Departure towards TINMERZOUGA, with views of saffron and red dunes.
- Visit to BOUHEDIENE, THE ARCH OF TINTIHAK, THE LION, and THE HEDGEHOG.
- Ascent of TINMERZOUGA for the adventurous.
- Dinner and overnight stay in TINMERZOUGA.
Day 4: MOUL ENNAGA
- Breakfast.
- Departure towards el serk, discovery of the rock shaped like the World Cup.
- TAMEZGUIDA Cathedral and MOULNAGGA’s large dunes.
- Dinner and overnight stay in a bivouac among MOULNAGGA’s dunes.
Day 5 : TAGHIN – TIKOUBAOUINE
- Breakfast.
- Return towards the exit of TADRART.
- Lunch at Amais.
- Continuation towards TAGHIN and TIKOUBAOUINE.
- Overnight stay in a bivouac.
Day 6: IHRIR
- Breakfast.
- Departure towards Ihrir, oasis in the cultural park of Tassili N’adjer.
- Ihrir Valley with oueds, gueltas, and lush vegetation.
- Dinner and overnight stay in a bivouac.
Day 7 : RETURN TO DJANET
- Return to Djanet.
- Visit to the souk.
- Dinner and rest.
Da 8: Flight Djanet – Algiers
- Transfer to the airport.
- Flight from Djanet to Algiers at 03:00 AM.
IMPORTANT:
- Itinerary prepared with Tuareg guides.
- The order of activities may change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
This program is available from September to May, allowing you to choose the dates that suit you best.
When you contact the travel agency, they will take your availability into account and suggest dates that fit with Air Algérie’s flight schedule between Algiers and Djanet, ensuring a smooth organization.
Price per person: 590 euros per stay
The price of this trip to Djanet is based on a minimum of 6 persons.
Price Includes:
- 4×4 vehicle
- Transfer from Djanet to Tadrart by 4×4 covering 180 km (130 km on road and 50 km off-road)
- Bivouac kit (tent, mattress, pillow, and blanket provided)
- Full board (cold lunch and hot dinners), including a chef, assistant chef, and unlimited mineral water
- Accommodation in an inn for the final night, with shower facilities and rest
Price Does Not Include:
- Drinks and personal expenses
- International and national flight tickets
- A visa is mandatory for foreign nationals, but with this visa on arrival procedure for Djanet and Tamanrasset, you no longer need to visit consulates or embassies.
- The visa on arrival procedure is managed by your travel agency. Upon booking, the agency handles all necessary formalities for you.
Form and Documentation:
- At the time of booking, your agency will send you a form to fill out.
- Complete this form and return it to the agency along with a scanned copy of your passport.
Processing by the Agency:
The agency submits the completed form and a photocopy of your passport to the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts in Algeria. You will then receive a confirmation in the form of a “let pass”, typically within 15 days.
During Check-in:
Present your let pass to board. This document is essential for check-in and entry into the country.
Upon Arrival in Algeria:
You will need to present the following documents:
- Your pass.
- Pay the visa fee: €96 or 14,000 Algerian dinars. Payment can be made in cash, with the option of euros (prices subject to change).
- A bank statement or proof of income (such as a pay slip, tax assessment, or retirement certificate).
- Your round-trip airline ticket.
- Your repatriation insurance certificate.
Affixing the visa:
Once these steps are completed, a visa will be affixed to your passport, allowing you to begin your journey to Djanet or Tamanrasset.
Visa Simplification upon Arrival: The tourism agency provides a document allowing boarding without a visa. Upon arrival in Algeria, a “regularization visa” is obtained for the duration of the stay. No visa issued by the consulate abroad, but upon arrival in Algeria. Need for a scanned copy of the passport’s first page and a completed and signed form.
Climate and Regional Information:
- Along the coast: Hot summers (average 29°C in Algiers in August), mild winters (average 15°C in January).
- Central mountainous regions: Harsh winters and mild springs.
- Arid desert climate in the Sahara, with temperatures reaching up to 50°C in summer.
Site Protection:
- Fragile ecological balance in desert regions.
- Participants responsible for cleanliness of traversed sites.
- Recommendation to use a lighter or matches to burn natural waste.
- Non-biodegradable items (plastic, glass, metal) must be brought back to France.
- Collective effort to combat site pollution.
Important Note: Please be aware that circuit details and information provided were relayed by our partner and may be subject to change.
This list is not exhaustive; your travel agent will provide a complete list of necessities to bring with you:
- Sunscreen and lip balm (cocoa butter)
- Sunglasses and eye drops (saline solution)
- Good walking shoes
- Personal medical kit
- Soft backpack
- Water bottle (minimum 1 liter)
- Wet wipes
- Sleeping bag
- Toilet paper, lighter or matches for burning paper
- Headlamp with spare batteries and bulb
- Fleece or warm jacket
- Canvas pants (or jeans), cotton t-shirts
- Ointment or mosquito repellent products
- Plastic bags to pack all your belongings as sand infiltrates everywhere.
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