Presentation
- Durée / Prix:8 days / 590 €
- Langue:English, French, Italian
• Visa on arrival: Yes (upon request through a local agency).
• Best period / temperatures: October to April, daytime between 20–28°C, cool nights (10–15°C). Very hot summer (35–40°C).
• Recommended stay: minimum 5 days to discover the main sites of the Tassili, up to 7 days to fully experience the Sahara.
• Accommodations: local hotels, guesthouses, organized bivouacs.
• 4 possible circuits: The Tadrart – Ihiri Oasis – Sefar – Tadrart & Ihrir Combination.
• Activities: exploration of Tassili n'Ajjer (Sefar, Jabbaren, natural arches), canyon hikes, discovery of rock engravings and paintings, desert bivouacs with Tuareg guides.
• Djanet's highlight: The world's largest open-air prehistoric city.
Highlights
- The world's largest open-air prehistoric city (Tassili N'Ajjer, UNESCO)
- Tour with experienced local Tuareg guides
- Discovery of rock paintings and the famous giraffe engraving
- Spectacular rock formations: natural arches, Lion, Hedgehog, Tamezguida Cathedral
- Multicolored dunes of the Tadrart: black, yellow, saffron and red
- Bivouac under an exceptional starry sky in the Moulnagga dunes
- Exploration of the Ihrir oasis: wadis, Gueltas and lush vegetation
- Visit to the Djanet souk and authentic Tuareg crafts
Included / Not Included
- 4×4 vehicle for the entire duration of the circuit
- Transfer from Djanet to the Tadrart by 4×4 (180 km, including 50 km of dirt track)
- Complete bivouac kit (tent, mattress, pillow, blanket)
- Full board (cold lunches, hot dinners) with cook and assistant cook
- Mineral water at discretion
- Accommodation in a guesthouse for the last night (shower and rest)
- Experienced Tuareg guide for the entire circuit
- Algerian entry visa (€96 or 14,000 DA, obtained upon arrival)
- National and international flights
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for guide and driver
Itinéraire
Expand allDay 1 — Algiers – Djanet Flight
- Night flight from Algiers, departure at 11 PM, arrival in Djanet at 3:15 AM
- Entry formalities at Tassili N'Ajjer National Park
- Departure by 4×4 to Tinamali
- Overnight bivouac
Day 2 — Tisseteka & Rock Paintings
- Breakfast at the bivouac
- Departure by 4×4 along the Tadrart massif
- Walk through a landscape of black and yellow dunes and rocks
- Discovery of rock paintings and the famous giraffe engraving
- Dinner and overnight stay at Tisseteka
Day 3 — Tinmerzouga & Rock Formations
- Breakfast at the bivouac
- Departure towards Tinmerzouga, with views of saffron and red dunes
- Visit to Bouhediene, the Tintihak Arch, the Lion and the Hedgehog
- Ascent of Tinmerzouga for the brave
- Dinner and overnight stay at Tinmerzouga
Day 4 — Moul Ennaga & Tamezguida Cathedral
- Breakfast at the bivouac
- Departure towards the serk: discovery of the World Cup-shaped rock
- Tamezguida Cathedral and the great dunes of Moulnagga
- Dinner and overnight bivouac in the Moulnagga dunes
Day 5 — Taghin & Tikoubaouine
- Breakfast at the bivouac
- Return towards the exit of the Tadrart
- Lunch at Amais
- Continuation towards Taghin and Tikoubaouine
- Overnight bivouac
Day 6 — Ihrir Oasis
- Breakfast at the bivouac
- Departure towards Ihrir, an oasis in the Tassili N'Ajjer cultural park
- Exploration of the Ihrir valley: wadis, Gueltas and lush vegetation
- Dinner and overnight bivouac
Day 7 — Return to Djanet
- Return to Djanet by 4×4
- Visit to the Djanet souk and discovery of Tuareg crafts
- Dinner and rest at the guesthouse (shower included)
Day 8 — Djanet – Algiers Flight
- Transfer to Djanet airport
- Return flight to Algiers at 3 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
When is this circuit available?
Contact the agency with your availability: they will form a group or organize the departure according to the flight schedule to Djanet.
Note: price calculated based on a minimum of 6 people.
How does the visa on arrival work?
The visa-on-arrival procedure is handled by your travel agency. From the moment you book, the agency takes care of all the necessary formalities.
Form and Documentation:
• At the time of booking, your agency will send you a form to fill in.
• Complete this form and return it to the agency along with a scan of your passport.
Agency Processing: The agency submits the completed form and a copy of your passport to Algeria's Ministry of Tourism and Crafts. You will then receive confirmation in the form of a "laissez-passer", usually within 15 days.
At Check-in: Present your laissez-passer 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 laissez-passer.
• Pay the visa fee: €96 or 14,000 Algerian dinars. Payment can be made in cash, with euros accepted (price subject to change).
• A bank statement or proof of financial resources (such as pay slip, tax assessment, or retirement certificate).
• Your return airline ticket.
• Your repatriation insurance certificate.
Visa Stamping: Once these steps are completed, a visa will be stamped in your passport, allowing you to begin your journey to Djanet or Tamanrasset.
What to know before you go?
• Tassili N'Ajjer is a UNESCO-listed national park: fragile ecological balance — participants are responsible for the cleanliness of the sites visited.
• Non-degradable items (plastic, glass, metal) must be taken back — natural waste should be burned with a lighter or matches.
• The price is calculated based on a minimum of 6 people — plan to travel as a group.
• The itinerary is prepared with Tuareg guides. The order of activities may be adjusted in case of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances.
What to pack for this circuit?
• Sunscreen and lip balm (cocoa butter).
• Sunglasses and eye drops (saline solution).
• Good walking shoes.
• Personal first aid kit.
• Small non-rigid backpack.
• Water bottle (minimum 1L).
• Wet wipes.
• Sleeping bag.
• Toilet paper, lighter or matches to burn the paper.
• Headlamp with spare batteries and bulb.
• Fleece or warm jacket (desert nights can be cold).
• Canvas trousers (or jeans), cotton t-shirts.
• Mosquito repellent cream or products.
• Plastic bags to wrap your belongings (sand gets everywhere).
This circuit is available from October to April, on any desired dates. Summer (May to September) is not recommended: temperatures in the Tassili can exceed 40°C.
Contact the agency with your availability: they will form a group or organize the departure according to the flight schedule to Djanet.
Note: price calculated based on a minimum of 6 people.
A visa is required for foreign nationals, but thanks to this visa-on-arrival procedure for Djanet and Tamanrasset, you no longer need to visit consulates or embassies.
The visa-on-arrival procedure is handled by your travel agency. From the moment you book, the agency takes care of all the necessary formalities.
Form and Documentation:
• At the time of booking, your agency will send you a form to fill in.
• Complete this form and return it to the agency along with a scan of your passport.
Agency Processing: The agency submits the completed form and a copy of your passport to Algeria's Ministry of Tourism and Crafts. You will then receive confirmation in the form of a "laissez-passer", usually within 15 days.
At Check-in: Present your laissez-passer 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 laissez-passer.
• Pay the visa fee: €96 or 14,000 Algerian dinars. Payment can be made in cash, with euros accepted (price subject to change).
• A bank statement or proof of financial resources (such as pay slip, tax assessment, or retirement certificate).
• Your return airline ticket.
• Your repatriation insurance certificate.
Visa Stamping: Once these steps are completed, a visa will be stamped in your passport, allowing you to begin your journey to Djanet or Tamanrasset.
• Best period: October to April (20–28°C during the day, 10–15°C at night). Very hot summer (35–40°C) — not recommended.
• Tassili N'Ajjer is a UNESCO-listed national park: fragile ecological balance — participants are responsible for the cleanliness of the sites visited.
• Non-degradable items (plastic, glass, metal) must be taken back — natural waste should be burned with a lighter or matches.
• The price is calculated based on a minimum of 6 people — plan to travel as a group.
• The itinerary is prepared with Tuareg guides. The order of activities may be adjusted in case of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances.
This list is not exhaustive; your travel agent will give you the complete list of necessities to bring with you.
• Sunscreen and lip balm (cocoa butter).
• Sunglasses and eye drops (saline solution).
• Good walking shoes.
• Personal first aid kit.
• Small non-rigid backpack.
• Water bottle (minimum 1L).
• Wet wipes.
• Sleeping bag.
• Toilet paper, lighter or matches to burn the paper.
• Headlamp with spare batteries and bulb.
• Fleece or warm jacket (desert nights can be cold).
• Canvas trousers (or jeans), cotton t-shirts.
• Mosquito repellent cream or products.
• Plastic bags to wrap your belongings (sand gets everywhere).
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