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CAMEL TREK IN THE SAHARA – DEPARTURE FROM TOZEUR
CAMEL JOURNEY TO THE DESERT BIVOUAC – SAHARAN ADVENTURE FROM TOZEUR
From Tozeur, take a 4x4 ride to Douz, gateway to the desert.
There, your camel caravan awaits for two days of timeless desert trekking.
Enjoy slow walks across soft dunes, traditional meals over a fire, and a night under the stars in a private bivouac tent. A deeply immersive Saharan journey.
ROAD MAP OF THE CAMEL HIKING IN THE DESERT
Duration: 2 days
Lunches: Picnic
Sites visited: 1
Night: Bivouac in a tent
Activity: Camel trek
PROGRAM OF THE CAMEL HIKING IN THE DESERT
Day 1:
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Pickup at 7:30 AM from your accommodation and departure for Douz.
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Arrival in Douz around 09:00 AM, coffee break.
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Meet your Bedouin guides and their camels.
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Begin the first leg of your camel trek.
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After two hours of trekking, stop for a lunch prepared by the camel guides.
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Resume your trek for three hours through the white sand dunes.
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In the late afternoon, set up the bivouac, dinner, evening gathering, and overnight stay in private tents in the desert.
Day 2:
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Breakfast and resume your trek back to Douz.
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After three hours of trekking, stop for a lunch prepared by the camel guides.
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Resume your trek to return to Douz around 2:30 PM.
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Coffee break.
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Departure for the return journey and drop-off at your accommodation.
Information:
The transfer is made by 4X4, or by microbus depending on the number of participants.
Our vehicles can be equipped with baby seats on request.
You will have one camel per person, children can ride in front of an adult.
You will not have water to wash yourself, bring wet wipes.
There is no network in the desert, make your calls before leaving.
This tour is not open to people with reduced mobility.
PRICES FOR CAMEL HIKING IN THE DESERT
Our prices are incl. VAT and in €, they decrease depending on the number of participants:
For 5 people, price per person | €145 |
For 4 people, price per person | €165 |
For 3 people, price per person | €195 |
For 2 people, price per person | €250 |
The price includes:
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Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.
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Permits for the desert.
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Transport in a private 4x4 or minibus with a driver.
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Services of a camel guide approved by the ONTT*.
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Picnic lunches.
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Camel trekking.
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Full camping equipment.
Excluded from the price:
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Domestic or international flights.
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Drinks other than water.
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Optional extra activities.
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Tips and personal purchases.
ONTT: National Office of Tunisian Tourism
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CAMEL HIKE IN THE DESERT
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Round-trip 4x4 transfer from Tozeur
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Departure from Douz, gateway to the Grand Erg Oriental
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Guided camel trek through peaceful dunes
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Authentic desert bivouac in private tents
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Bedouin meals cooked on fire
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Starry skies and total silence
Don't forget:
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Toiletries and a towel.
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Wet wipes.
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A small trash bag.
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A flashlight or headlamp.
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Sunscreen.
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Hat or cap.
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Hiking shoes.
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Sunglasses.
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Backpack.
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Water bottle.
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Camera.
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Warm clothes for the evening as it can get very cold in winter.
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If you tend to feel cold, we recommend sportswear for sleeping and if you need to go out at night.
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Some cash for personal expenses.
Preparing adequately for a bivouac in the desert will ensure a more pleasant and comfortable experience. It is important to respect the desert and make sure to leave no trace of your visit.
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