Lake Houidath Erreched - Tunisian Desert - Tunisia

FROM TUNIS SAHARIAN 4X4 TOUR IN THE DESERT

Name: DAY TOUR TO CHENINI AND TATAOUINE DISCOVERY OF THE BERBER REGION OF TUNISIA. DEPARTURE FROM DJERBA
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4X4 TOUR IN THE DESERT THE TEMBAINE MOUNTAIN AND LAKE HOUIDATH ERRECHED

This 4X4 tour in the Tunisian desert offers a unique experience for adventurers looking for thrills and total immersion in the immensity of the desert.

By traveling more than 320 km through the sand dunes, participants will have the opportunity to discover breathtaking natural landscapes, rarely accessible to the general public.

The crossing includes major stops such as the vast desert sand dunes and nights in a Saharan camp, providing an authentic and unforgettable experience. The overnight bivouac at Lake Houidath Erreched adds an extra dimension to the adventure, allowing participants to connect even more deeply with nature.

One of the most attractive aspects of this circuit is undoubtedly the passage through the Tembaine mountain, a unique point of interest which enriches the journey with a touch of geographical diversity.

The fact that the circuit is operational from October to May highlights the importance of planning your visit during the best time, October to April, to avoid extreme temperatures and track closures during the warmer months.

This planning ensures a more pleasant and safe experience for everyone.

This circuit is not only a physical challenge, it is also an adventure that requires team spirit and good preparation.
Saharan guides and drivers play a crucial role in the success of this expedition, providing their expertise and ensuring the safety of all participants.

It is thanks to them that this extreme circuit becomes accessible to those who dream of discovering the desert in its purest conditions.

Overall, this 4X4 tour offers an extraordinary getaway that will remain engraved in the memory of participants.

Between the breathtaking landscapes, the starry nights in the middle of the desert and the challenge of navigating in one of the most demanding environments on the planet, this adventure is an invitation to discover the wild beauty of the Tunisian desert.

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PROGRAM OF THE SAHARIAN 4X4 TOUR IN THE TUNISIAN DESERT FROM TUNIS

Day 1

Pickup at 8:00 AM from Djerba or Tozeur airport (flights on request).
Transfer by 4x4 to Douz.
Lunch at a restaurant in Douz.
Departure in a 4x4, taking the track around Jbil National Park towards the Tembaine mountain plateau (95 km).
Arrival at the Saharan camp in the Grand Erg Oriental in the late afternoon.
Setup, free time, dinner, evening gathering around the fire, and overnight stay in a comfortable private tent.

Day 2

Breakfast, free time in the desert.
Departure by 4x4 to the Grand Erg and Lake Houidath Erreched (70 km).
Lunch at the lake and free time in the oasis and desert.
Setup and preparation of the bivouac.
Dinner, evening gathering around the fire, and overnight stay in a private tent.

Day 3

Quiet breakfast in the desert.
Departure by 4x4 to the Tembaine mountain via another route (70 km).
Lunch on the way in the dunes, in the form of a picnic.
Arrival at the Tembaine camp.
Setup, free time, dinner, evening gathering around the fire, and overnight stay in a comfortable private tent.

Day 4

Quiet breakfast in the desert.
Departure by 4x4 back to Douz (95 km).
Lunch on the way in the form of a picnic.
Transfer to Djerba, and drop-off at the airport in the late afternoon (flights on request).

Information:

The tour is made in a private 4X4.

Our vehicles can be equipped with baby seats on request.

There is no network in the desert, make your calls before leaving.

This tour is not open to people with reduced mobility.

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PRICES FOR THE 4-DAY 4X4 TOUR IN THE TUNISIAN DESERT

Our prices are incl. VAT and in €, they decrease depending on the number of participants:

For more than 4 people and a single person, contact us!

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The price includes:

Pickup at 8:00 AM from Djerba airport.
Permits for the desert.
Transport in a private 4x4 vehicle with a Saharan driver.
Services of a guide approved by the ONTT*, speaking French, English, German, or Italian.
Lunches at restaurants and in the form of picnics.
Two nights half-board in a Saharan camp.
Tents and necessary equipment for the bivouac.

Excluded from the price:

National or international flights (flights on request).
Drinks other than water.
Optional extra activities.
Tips and personal purchases.

ONTT: National Office of Tunisian Tourism

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 4-DAY 4X4 TOUR IN THE TUNISIAN DESERT

This 4X4 tour in the Tunisian desert will take you through the immense dunes, to Lake Houidath Erreched via the Tembaine mountain in the heart of the Tunisian Sahara.

You will begin your adventure with a pick-up at 8 a.m. from Djerba airport heading to Douz.

After lunch in Douz, you will take the track for your first stop, a Saharan camp at the foot of the mountain of Tembaine.

At the camp, you will have free time to admire the immense sand dunes, climb them to admire the panorama over the desert with a 360° view.

Then you will stay up by a wood fire and you will have dinner and spend the night in comfortable private tents.

After breakfast, prepare to face increasingly larger dunes on the track that will take you to Lake Houidath Erreched.

You will alternate between "bathtubs", types of rocky deserts, the Reg, and crossing sand dunes, the Erg.

Lunch will be taken in the form of a hearty picnic in the desert.

Late in the afternoon, you will finally reach Lake Houidath Erreched, a breathtaking oasis at the end of the world, surrounded by immense sand dunes.

Enjoy a bath in the hot spring, before settling in for the bivouac and enjoying an excellent meal under the stars prepared by your accompanying guides and the night in your private tent .

After waking up, you will leave by another route to reach the Tembaine mountain and the Saharan camp where you will have dinner and spend your third night in the desert.

On the fourth day, after a last look at the Tembaine mountain, you will leave to find Douz.

You will have lunch on the way in the form of a picnic, before hitting the road for your return to Djerba airport, marking the end of your adventure in the immensity of the Tunisian desert.

Don't forget:

Regarding equipment, it is recommended to pack in a bag (better for the sand):

A complete change of clothes.
Toiletries and a towel (not provided at the Saharan camp).
A flashlight or headlamp.
Sunscreen.
Hat or cap.
Hiking shoes.
Sunglasses.
Camera.
Warm clothes for the evening as it can get very cold in winter.
If you tend to feel cold, we recommend sportswear for sleeping and if you need to go out at night.
Some cash for personal expenses.