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TASSILI PLATEAU & HOGGAR MOUNTAINS
17 DAYS HOTELS/CAMPING ANCIENT KINGDOMS AND SAHARAN LANDSCAPES OF ALGERIA Boasting a wealth of UNESCO sites from the Kasbah of Algiers to Tassili N'Ajjer deep in the Sahara, Algeria has everything for the adventurous traveller. We explore the historic sites of the north and fly south for an epic desert crossing through some of the Sahara's most incredible landscapes from the dramatic plateau and rock art of Tassili to the huge sand dunes of Tin Merzouga and the Hoggar mountains. Roman Algeria We spend time at the beginning and end of our tour discovering Algeria's Mediterranean coast including some of North Africa's most impressive ancient sites. Steeped in the region's turbulent history, we explore the Tipaza, variously controlled by Carthage, the king of Mauritania and the Roman Empire. In Algiers we visit the National Museum of Antiquities and the city's atmospheric Kasbah, originally built in the 16th century as an Ottoman Fort, which has played a central role in Algeria's contemporary history during the struggles against the French. Ghardaia & Tassili N'Ajjer Flying south we reach Ghardaia, a unique and traditional city made up of five towns each on a hill, founded in 1053, and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. A second flight takes us to the incredible landscapes, evocative wilderness and fabulous rock art of the great Sahara. Initially heading east we reach Jebel Tadrart and drive through El Biredj canyon to spend time exploring the vast sand dunes of Moul el Naga and Tin Merzouga. Returning to Djanet, there is an opportunity to climb the Tassili plateau for stunning views over the plains and to see the famous rock art of the area. Across the Desert to Hoggar Following the wadis of Oued Tafassasset and Tadent we turn west to Youfarlal and Youfihakit. Here huge rock formations and mushroom shaped boulders are surrounded by softly rolling sand and spectacular needle
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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Algiers. 2 In Algiers; sightseeing and visit Tipaza. 3 Fly to Ghardaia. 4 In Ghardaia; sightseeing. 5 Drive to Ouargla; fly to Djanet. 6 Drive to Erg Admer. 7 to 9 Exploring the Tadrart region. 10 Walk to Tassili Plateau; drive to Djanet. 11 to 13 Desert crossing towards Tamanrasset and explore Tassili Hoggar. 14 Drive to Assekrem. 15 Drive Tamanrasset; fly Algiers. 16 In Algiers. 17 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 8nts hotel, 7nts camping; 16 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 9 dinners included. See p41. Mode of Travel: 4WD vehicles/ Minibus Comment: An all-encompassing journey through Algeria. Come prepared for basic camping conditions and some long desert drives. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader, local guide plus driver(s). Group Size: Approx. 10 to 14.
shaped rocks punctuate the skyline. Lunar landscapes take us to the oasis of Tamekrest, an important stop for the Touareg and their goat and camel herds. Finally we find Assekram, one of the highest peaks in the Atakor mountains of the Hoggar, and the site of Foucault hermitage, before our Saharan journey ends among the mudbrick houses of Tamanrasset.
DATES AND PRICES Flight Inc 17 days Sun to Tue
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2008 deps flight land Price in £s inc only 10 Feb-26 Feb 1795 1495 02 Mar-18 Mar 1795 1495 19 Oct-04 Nov 1895 1595 30 Nov-16 Dec 1895 1595 21 Dec-06 Jan 1895 1595 2009 Price in £s 08 Feb-24 Feb 1895 1595 29 Mar-14 Apr 1895 1595 Land Only tour: 17 days - start Algiers day 1 (Sun), end Algiers day 17 (Tue) Plus Local Payment: 360 (approx £205) payable Accra These are guide prices, see p45 for details. Flights are also available on request from Edinburgh, Birmingham & Manchester.
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Tipaza City tour
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