8 days tour

Desert Expedition

Desert Expedition

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Hotel breakfast is included. We will send you full hotel information after booking is completed.

Others

Entrances and activities detailed in the itinerary: - Oasis Mheirith, Terjit - Grand Mosque, Chinguetti - Libraries Manuscripts, Chinguetti - Rock Paintings, Agrour - Tents, Ben Amera - Grand Mosque, Nouakchott

Guide

24-hour follow-up and assistance from the levarTravel leader. This tour will be conducted in English. Guidance by a local during the whole journey.

Transport

All transports during the experience, except private. Transport from/to the airport in Nouakchott is included.

Meals

19 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners.

Not included:

Others

Visa fee.

Insurance

Full insurance required.

Flights

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is confirmed by levarTravel.

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Itinerary of your trip Desert Expedition

  • Day 1 Nouakchott
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Nouakchott

      Welcome to Mauritania! This day is reserved for your arrival in the city of Nouakchott. Tour leader will be at the airport, along with the local guide who will accompany us during this adventure, to welcome all participants on this trip. Once weโ€™re settled in, weโ€™ll take the opportunity to get to know each other and talk about the tripโ€™s itinerary. There are no activities scheduled for today due your flight arrival is expected to be in end of the day. However, you can enjoy the rest of the day in the city and to have a first contact with the country.

  • Day 2 Terjit
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Terjit

      On the second day is when all the fun begins. Wake up early, have breakfast and jump on a local shared mini bus and head to the impressive Terjit Oasis. It will be a long journey, but a funny one. After checking into our Auberge, grab some lunch and then start exploring that paradise. The Oasis is the perfect place to escape the desert heat and relax in the natural waterways and pools between the giant date palms. Before heading back for a traditional dinner we will hike to the top for an awesome view over the Oasis and town. After sunset, we will have a traditional dinner in the auberge, sharing the meal with other travellers and locals.

  • Day 3 Ouadane
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ouadane

      Today is a long day so after having breakfast in the auberge, we will be ready for another adventure. We will start early with another ride on public transport back to the town of Atar. From here we will get a private 4x4, the only way to explore the desert cities. The first visit is Chinguetti, a city in the desert classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once there, we come across fabulous stone houses and an extraordinary view of the region. A city built in the VIII century, which worked as an obligatory stopping point for pilgrims heading towards Mecca, Saudi Arabia. These pilgrimsโ€™ movements allowed many of them to leave many texts such as scientific, religious, cultural, mathematical, among others, making the city, nowadays, keeping several old libraries with centenary manuscripts. In the early afternoon, we head towards Ouadane, the final destination of the day. Like Chinguetti, Ouadane is an ancient city in the desert, with several historical monuments that we will have the opportunity to visit. In the end of the day, we will have dinner in the auberge, sharing the meal among all the group members.

  • Day 4 Ben Amera
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ben Amera

      At Ouadane, we will explore this stunning UNESCO city during sunrise for beautiful colours. Once satisfied we will prepare for a long journey through the desert, in our jeep 4x4, to Ben Amera. During the journey, we will have many stops like Agrour, small natural shelters house a rich collection of rock paintings. In Atar, we will have a quick stop for lunch and then continue to our final destination of this day. Once arrived, we will set up camp in front of colossal Ben Amera Monolith. Being the second largest monolith in the world just after Uluru, itโ€™s the perfect place to explore and simply be in awe. We will have a relaxed evening around the campfire, eat delicious local desert meal and sleep under the stars.

  • Day 5 Choรปm
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Choรปm

      On the 5th day of this adventure through Mauritania itโ€™s when things start to get interesting. Itโ€™s the day of the iron ore train. This train is 2,5 km long, the longest train in the world. The train connects the cities of Zouรฉrat in the desert and Nouadibou in the Atlantic coast. As amazing as the experience is, it can be quite a tough one so a chill day is definitely needed. After a remarkable sunrise over Ben Amera Monolith we will have breakfast and move onto the small town of Choum. When there, we will have lunch and stroll around in the city. During he afternoon we will board the train so we will stock up on food, water andโ€ฆ blankets, because during the night the temperature drops and could be cold. We recommend use of goggles due sand and iron dust. The train leaves roughly around 6pm. This is the start of one of the best experiences youโ€™ll ever have! Jump on, take a sit, relax and enjoy the journey!

  • Day 6 Nouadhibou
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Nouadhibou

      A mythical journey on the largest train in the world ends when it arrives in the coastal city of Nouadibou, in the morning. We will have the opportunity to watch the sunrise directly from the car, in the middle of the desert. A trip that will be to tell to our grandchildren! Arriving in Nouadibou, we will head straight to the accommodation to take the best shower ever. We will get the morning to rest for a while. In the afternoon, we will visit the city of Nouadibou, the second largest in Mauritania. We will visit Shipwreck Beach, a beach where locals dismantle boats, using the iron removed from them. We will stroll around the city until night falls. In the end of the day, we will have dinner at our place, where we will share stories. The night is filled with shisha and plenty of tea.

  • Day 7 Nouakchott
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Nouakchott

      Early in the morning, we will have breakfast and start a long journey in a shared mini bus back to Nouakchott. The journey takes around 6 hours so youโ€™ll get to the capital just in time for lunch. While in Nouakchott we will visit all the great spots like the Saudi Mosque, Porte Du Pรชche and the famous camel market, one of the biggest in the world. In the end of the day, we will have our last dinner. We will end the night with more tea, coffee, shisha and lots of stories to tell, remember good moments of the trip and share pictures.

  • Day 8 Nouakchott
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Nouakchott

      After breakfast is the end of tour. Depending on your flight departure, levaTravelโ€™s leader will take you to the airport. The adventure finishes and itโ€™s time to say goodbye. See you on the next adventure. Thanks for choose levarTravel.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 60

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