For many years Libya has been almost completely untouched by tourists. It boasts some of the most beautiful and unspoiled desert areas of the Sahara, rugged mountains and some magnificent, ancient cities and prehistoric sites. This programs includes a visit to Leptis Magna in the north, one of the most magnificent Roman Cities. Although badly damaged by an earthquake Leptis Magna contains some of the best examples of Roman architecture and gives you a real feel for life in Roman days. There is generally time on all trips to wander around Tripoli - a city that has enchanted many travelers with its very friendly atmosphere, old streets and shops of the medina.
This trip takes you to some remote places that can only be reached on foot, or by camel. We start with a visit to Leptis Magna then fly to the desert airstrip of Ghat. Our trek starts from the Al Fawr (hot springs). You will walk accompanied by camels who will carry all the equipment and if you are tired can give you a ride as well. Our route will take us up an impressive mountain trail from the desert plains near Ghat onto the remote expanses of the Acacus Plateau then down to the complex of intersecting wadis of the eastern Tadrart. Here, in shelters under overhanging rock walls, people have lived for over 8000 years leaving a unique record of their lives and the changing environment through the medium of cave engravings and paintings. Evenings will be spent by open fires and nights sleeping in tents or under the starry sky. Accommodation in Tripoli is in a good quality hotel; in the desert in campsites in pristine dunes or wadis. In the deserts individual tents are provided with mattresses and a blanket.
Your Itinerary :
Day 1: Fly to Tripoli, night in in three star hotel.
Day 2: Visit Leptis Magna, fly to Ghat night by hot springs in the dunes below the Acacus mountains.
Days 3-8: Walking with camel support across the Acacus following old herding and camel routes. Along the way we will cross the wild Acacus Plateau then wander through the magnificent wadis with their rock art and dramatic rock-scenery.
Day 9: Drive to Germa, visit the archeological museum then continue to Sebha, evening flight to Tripoli. Night in three star hotel.
Day 10: Return flight home.
The trip costing basis is for a minimum group size of four people. If you have a group of four you could have this trip run at any date to suite you as a private trip.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
This is the land cost from arrival into Tripoli; see above for details. Group sizes 4 or more are accompanied also by a guide.
Price Includes:
- All transfers,
- Transport,
- Food and accommodation,
- Internal flights,
- Guides and entry fees to museums etc.
- Camp equipment, tents, mattress, blanket. Cook and catering equipment.
Price Excludes:
- Visas,
- Tips,
- International flights (unless requested from UK),
- Personal spending,
- Personal insurance and photography fees in museums etc.
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Africa
Libya
Outdoor: Land Rambler
Hiking & Trekking
Camel Riding
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