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Camel ride in the Tunisian desert - Tunisia

CAMEL RIDE IN THE DESERT FROM GABES

FROM GABES CAMEL RIDE IN THE DESERT AT DOUZ

An exceptional adventure in the heart of the Tunisian desert departing from Gabès with our camel ride in the desert in Douz.

From 6:30 a.m., we will pick you up in front of your place of stay in Gabès for a day of discoveries and emotions in the desert.

On your arrival, a team of experienced camel drivers will welcome you and introduce you to camel riding, before leaving for a two-hour trek in the desert, through magnificent landscapes as far as the eye can see.

The camel drivers will prepare a traditional lunch for you in the middle of the desert. This break will allow you to enjoy the tranquility of the place and share a unique moment with your camel drivers.

The experience will end in Douz, where your driver and his vehicle will be waiting to take you back to your starting point.

This excursion is a golden opportunity for those wishing to live, even for just one day, the authentic experience of the Bedouin nomadic lifestyle, while exploring the beauty and serenity of the Tunisian desert.

Prepare to experience an unforgettable day on the back of a camel in the desert in Douz,

Information:
Transportation is either by 4x4 or minibus depending on the number of participants.

Our vehicles can be equipped with baby seats on request.

This excursion is not open to people with reduced mobility.

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PROGRAM OF THE DAY TOUR CAMEL RIDE IN THE DESERT

Pick-up at 6:30 a.m. in front of your place of stay in Gabès and departure for Douz.
Arrival in Douz around 9am.
After a coffee break you will meet your camel drivers and their dromedaries.
Then, it's time for the camel ride, 2 hours immersed in the desert on camels.
For lunch, the camel drivers will prepare a traditional Tunisian meal for you in the desert: A Tunisian salad, grilled meats, and bread baked in the sand.
Return to Douz in the middle of the afternoon, to meet your driver and his vehicle.
Return to Gabès and drop off around 5:30 p.m. in front of your place of stay.

Do not forget:

Solar cream.
Hat or cap.
Scarf or scarf.
Pair of sunglasses.
A gourd.
A small backpack.
Camera.
Some cash for your personal expenses.

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PRICE FOR THE CAMEL RIDE

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

For 5 people, price per person	€90
For 4 people, price per person	€105
For 3 people, price per person	€125
For 2 people, price per person	€170

For more than 5 people and a single person, contact us!

For private day trips, reductions for children under 11 only apply to groups of 4 or more paying adults.

The price includes:

Pick-up and drop-off at your place of stay.
Transport by 4x4 or private minibus, with driver.
The services of an ONTT* approved camel guide
The 2-hour camel ride.
Picnic lunch.
Entrance fees to planned visits in the program.

Excluded from the price:

National or international flights.
The drinks.
Optional extra activities.
Tips and personal purchases.

*Tunisian National Tourism Office

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY TOUR CAMEL RIDE IN THE DESERT

We will pick you up in front of your place of stay in Gabès from 6:30 a.m., in order to optimize every moment of this magical day.

Your journey will take you to the heart of the desert, where time takes on a new dimension.

When you arrive, our team of camel drivers will be waiting for you, ready to help you discover nomadic traditions.
They will be equipped with everything necessary to prepare an authentic lunch in the vastness of the desert, a memorable culinary experience.

This two-hour camel ride will take you through breathtaking desert landscapes, where the silence and majesty of the desert are revealed in all their splendor.

Around 12:30 p.m., a lunch break will give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in desert culture.

This moment will be an opportunity to enjoy a traditional and sharing lunch in the company of your camel drivers and to marvel at the natural and peaceful beauty of the desert.

Your nomadic day will end in Douz in the middle of the afternoon, where your driver and his vehicle will be waiting to take you back to your place of stay in Gabès, your head and heart already filled with unforgettable memories.

This excursion is an invitation to live, for a day, the dream of every adventurer aspiring to authenticity and immersion in the Bedouin nomadic lifestyle. Don't miss this unique chance to escape from the daily routine to explore the wonders of the Tunisian desert.

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