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  Jewels of the Libyan Desert
  A fantastic tour to discover the vast sand seas, stunning rock formations and spectacular oases of the Libyan desert. 5 nights spent in desert camps on the immense sand dunes of Sahara will make this tour an awe-inspiring experience.


DAYS  8 days / 7 nights
DEPARTURE  Tripoli
HOLIDAY TYPE  4 WD Private tour
DEPARTURE DATES  Daily
   
ITINERARY  
Day 1 Tripoli - Sebha
               
Arrival in Tripoli. Meet and assistance and transfer to the departure gate for your domestic flight to Sebha. Transfer to your hotel in Sebha. (D)
Day 2 Sebha – Wan Kasa - Akakus
  Full day 4WD driving through the marvellous landscapes of the Wan Kasa region and its coloured sand dunes. Picnic lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in the Akakus Magic Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 3,4 Akakus

Spend two full days discovering the famous Akakus desert with its ancient rock carvings and rock paintings. Light lunch en route everyday. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Akakus – Awainat – Germa – Tkarkiba – Ubari
  Drive to Al Aweinat oasis. Continue to see the remains of the oasis–town of Germa then to Tkarkiba. Overnight in the Ubari Magic Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Ubari – Mathkendush - Ubari
  Morning drive to the Wadi Mathkandush. Visit the Messak area, its splendid artworks and spectacular sceneries. Picnic lunch on the way. Later, return to your desert camp. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Ubari – Sebha -Tripoli
  Today discover the magnificent lakes of the Awbari region. Later drive to Sebha for dinner and flight back to Tripoli. Transfer to the hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Tripoli
  Departure transfer to the airport. (B).
Or possible extension to the ancient city of Ghadames, gateway to the Sahara.
                                    
  TOUR INCLUSIONS
 
  • Budget Class hotel in Sebha and Desert camps with private facilities
  • 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners, 6 picnics or light lunches
  • Flights Tripoli / Sebha / Tripoli
  • All transfers, transportation in A/C 4WD
  • English-speaking tour-leader plus local guides
  • Sightseeing
  • Tips in hotels and restaurants
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      IMPORTANT NOTES
     
    • Tour may be multilingual on certain departure dates.
    • Upgrade in Deluxe hotel available in Tripoli.
    • Tour also available on a private basis.
    • Guaranteed departure based on 2 people travelling.
    • Local flights in Libya are subject to delays or cancellations. Our operator will do its utmost to find alternatives.
    • Amendments to itineraries may occur.
    • Driving conditions in the desert can be rough.
      HOTELS
     
    • Tripoli Alkabir or similar (First Class)
    • Sebha Fezzan or similar (Budget Class)
    • Akakus Akakus Magic Lodge (Desert Camp)
    • Ubari Ubari Magic Lodge (Desert Camp)
       

     

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