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CAMEL TREK FROM ZARZIS – 2 DAYS IN THE SAHARA
NOMAD CAMP EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF THE DESERT
From Zarzis, set off toward the real Sahara.
After reaching Douz, your trek begins through soft golden dunes.
The silence grows, the sky opens, and your campfire bivouac offers comfort under the stars.
A genuine, simple, and lasting experience.
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 AND BIVOUAC IN THE DESERT
Day 1:
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Departure at 6:00 AM from Zarzis by 4x4 to Douz.
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Coffee break around 10 AM.
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Meet your camel team and start the trek.
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Lunch in the dunes.
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Continue walking for 3 more hours to reach the bivouac.
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Dinner by the fire and overnight in tents.
Day 2:
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Breakfast, then trek back toward Douz.
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Lunch en route.
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Arrive in Douz at 2:30 PM.
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Coffee stop, then return to Zarzis.
Information:
The tour 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.
CAMEL TREK IN THE DESERT PRICES
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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Pick-up and drop-off at your place of stay.
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Authorizations for the desert.
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Transport by 4x4 or private minibus, with driver.
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The 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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The complete bivouac.
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.
* Tunisian National Tourism Office
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CAMEL RIDE IN THE DESERT
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Comfortable 4x4 transfer from Zarzis to Douz
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Breathtaking landscapes of the Grand Erg Oriental
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Bedouin meals and moments
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Traditional bivouac in the middle of the dunes
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Peaceful camel walk guided by locals
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Memorable sunset in the Sahara
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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