PURPOSE: To deliver medicines and millet to Desert Nomads in isolated regions
Departs Nov 2007 and March 2008
Camel Trekking at the border of the North of Aïr Mountains/Tenere:
This Expedition takes place in one of the most beautiful Desert Regions of the Sahara. We will enjoy the peace and tranquility the desert has to offer, while at the same time embarking on a true journey. Our main objective is to deliver medicine and food to isolated Tuareg Nomads in this region.
Day 1: Arrive in Agadez the capital of this Tuareg region – Overnight and Diner Pension Tellit
Day 2: Visit of Agadez and the Sultan of Agadez's Palace where we will meet the Sultan himself, if he is available. Visit the livestock market and the artisans' village where Tuareg artists work with leather, silver and gold
Depart in the afternoon and overnight in the desert at an ancient Dinosaur Site
Day 3: Head towards the Tenere , visiting ancient engravings and searching for fossilized wood.
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Overnight at Yofagadot, an ancient well for salt Caravaners and hopefully meet up with traveling salt caravans.
Day 4: Cross the Tenere,
Overnight at Ejoua, another strategic well for traveling caravans
Day 5: Meet with Tuareg Guides and the Camels, everyone will have their own Camel and the guys will inform of the proper way to ride the Camel.
Day 6: Camel Trek into unknown landscape in search of the nomads
Day 7: Camel Trekking
Day 8: Camel Trekking
Day 9: Camel Trekking
Day 10: Camel Trekking
Day 11: Last part of our Camel trek, as we will meet up with ourvehicles
Day 12: Travel to Timia, a beautiful oasis in the Aïr area filled with a water fall and amazing gardens of fruits and vegetables!
Day 13: Visit the oasis and make our way back to Agadez, overnight desert
Day 14: Arrive in Agadez , shopping and overnight at Hotel
Day 15: A short trip to the airport where we say goodbye!
Included: All stated accommodations, camping equipment while on the expedition, all meals except in Agadez, all permit fees and entrance fees , all airport transfers, accommodation is based on double occupancy, single supplement is available
Not Included: Visa fees, any and all airline costs, meals while in Agadez, sleeping bag and towel, items of a personal nature, travel and medical insurance, tips for staff, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks. On a trip of this nature you can purchase the drinks before we depart town, any airport departure taxes |