Sefar Expedition

Overview

There exists in the depths of the extreme Algerian Sahara an important part of the history of humanity, it is the 8th wonder of the world. On the heights of Tassili N'ajjer is the oldest known troglodyte city in this day “Sefar”an open-air museum, more than 18,000 rock paintings adorn the cavities of these legendary caves whose secrets and mysteries persist to this day, discovered by the famous “Jebrine Machar Ag Mohamed” in 1934.

 The Central Sahara is a huge “gallery” of rock art containing several thousand paintings and engravings from various periods stretching from prehistory until the recent historical era. However, no exhaustive inventory has yet been established and apparently not all rock art sites have been discovered, since new images have been reported each year.

Get ready to embark on an awe-inspiring adventure! We'll fly over 1,200 miles south of  Algiers to Djanet where you'll experience the ultimate desert escapade. Our Tuareg guides, drivers, and cooks will accompany us on this journey to the heart of the Sahara. Over four exhilarating nights, we will wild camp in the desert, sleep in dome tents, and wake up to breathtakingly beautiful sunrises. You'll learn ancient nomadic customs and witness how our team of experts brew tea over a crackling fire. With no mobile signal, you can truly disconnect and soak up the peaceful tranquillity of the Sahara. Re-fuel with delicious food prepared by our crew as you fall in love with the majestic surroundings. After our desert journey, we'll treat ourselves to a day of luxurious comfort in Djanet before heading back into the north of Algeria.

This tour isn't for the faint-hearted, but for those who are daring and adventurous at heart, they will enjoy the best of one of the world's last remaining wilderness areas. Pack your bags and experience the Sahara like never before!

Tour Highlights

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Tour Plan
  • Day 01: Tour starts in Algiers

    After landing at Houari Boumediene Algiers airport you will be whisked away for a late lunch in a well known restaurant in the UNESCO protected Casbah of Algiers. But the excitement doesn’t stop there – immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Algeria’s capital city, exploring its rich history and culture,  finishing with the basilica of “Notre-Dame d'Afrique” with it’s breathtaking views overlooking the waters of the Mediterranean and the bay of Algiers. After dinner we will transfer to Algiers airport for the late night flight* to Djanet.

    *Please note that flight times (and therefore exact itineraries) are subject to change but the 2hr 15min flight to Djanet usually departs at about 23:00 meaning that we'll transfer directly to  a traditional  guesthouse on arrival in Djanet in the early hours of Day 2.

     🏠 Djanet Tenares Guesthouse or similar 🍽️  lunch, dinner

     

  • Day 02 : Djanet – Akba tafilalet- tamaghit

    After breakfast board the 4x4 for a journey of around 30 km with breathtaking scenery, where we will meet our local guide (an experienced man) and the mobile kitchen team (transport on the back of a donkey) at the foot of the Aagba Tafilalt for a 12 km journey on foot through prehistoric landscapes. Picnic at the top of the Aagba to finish at our evening "tamaghit".As the sun sets, settle into your cosy bivouac (tent) for a night under the stars, surrounded by the serenity of the desert. We'll enjoy an al fresco dinner before experiencing the tranquillity of camping in beautiful isolation under the clear night sky. 

     🏠 wild camping 🍽️ breakfast, lunch, dinner



  • Day 03: Tin saboteur -Tin tariff-sifar- Barren

    We breakfast at the camp and then make way for "Tin Tazarift" and its fairytale landscapes. Lunch awaits us. We will stop for lunch in a picturesque spot to get our first taste of the amazing food our cook can rustle up in the desert, from grilled meats and salads to soups and couscous. In the afternoon we will discover the first painting of our journey "the men who swim". We will camp here, have dinner and spend our second night in bivouac.

     🏠 wild camping 🍽️ breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • Day 04: the "Great God of Sefar" wall painting in Sefar, Algeria. Round Head Period, 9550-7550 years old

    After waking up and having breakfast, we will walk towards the Sefar and its enchanting landscapes where we will visit the famous painting "EL GRANDE" which is located in the white Sefar (a mix between sand and rock). Dinner and overnight in bivouac

    🏠 wild camping 🍽️ breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • Day 05: "EL GRANDE" - Black Sefar

    Early in the morning, breakfast, then a visit to the black Sefar made entirely of rock and its paintings of herds of cattle. Stopping for a picnic lunch and  continuation towards the site “Tissouar” then dinner and bivouac for the night. 

    🏠 wild camping 🍽️ breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • Day 06: Tissouar - Allagn Adamnat

     Wake up for  breakfast and we start our trip from Tissouar to  the “Allagn’Adamnat”  after the lunch visit to the site and its prehistoric sceneries . gueltats then dinner and overnight in a bivouac.

     🏠 wild camping 🍽️ breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • Day 7: Allagn Adamnat - Jabareen

    Rise of the camp after  breakfast direction to our last step... the legendary “Jabareen” where are multiple paintings which prove that the ”Tassili” was formerly inhabited by animals of all kinds and that this arid desert was a wetland, a green meadow (antelopes, crocodiles, hyenas...).We'll make our camp in the evening in splendid isolation amongst the peaceful dunes. Then dinner and a relaxing night with a coffee or tea under the clear night sky.

     🏠 wild camping 🍽️ breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • Day 8: Akba arum- Djanet

    After breakfast and a last morning walk amongst the dramatic sand dunes, bid farewell to the wilderness as you conclude your trekking journey in Akba Arum. Meet your driver for a scenic 4×4 ride back to Djanet, where you’ll spend the night in comfort of your guest house, where we will enjoy a relaxing evening with traditional musicians and dinner, reminiscing about the incredible experiences of the past week

    🏠Djanet Tenares Guesthouse or similar  🍽️  breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • Day 09: Return to Djanet and fly to Algiers

    After breakfast, board a domestic flight back to Algiers the tour ends this afternoon in Algiers with some souvenir shopping before transferring to the iinternational airport .Those on the suggested group flights will transfer in time for the late afternoon departure. Taking back with you magical memories of an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Algeria. Get ready to embark on the journey of a lifetime with our captivating holiday package.   

     🍽 Breakfast

From £1,500

Price Excludes

  • Flights

  • Typical Souvenir

  • Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items