Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Nouakchott. Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Night in hotel.
Day 2: Nouakchott-Atar–Chinguitty. Departure to Chinguitty, travers Akjoujt and Atar. From there we take the track to Chinguetti, the seventh holy city of Islam declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Night in a Motel.
Day 3: Chinguitty. Full day in Chinguitty the more ancient city in Mauritania, having tour in its libraries and quarters and its oases, Night in a Motel. Chinguitty mean " Well horse", this city would be buried by large waves of quicksand, some sources establish the foundation of Chinguetty to (1261). Chinguitty was on the caravan route linking northern Sudan. It traded gold and ivory against the salt, wheat, dates etc. This road was the main access to the gold and other products from the Sudan.The ancient city was a center of religious and cultural influence from which scientists Mauritanian spread Islam and the Arab-Muslim culture in the entire West Africa. Chinguitt was, in effect, a cultural center where they studied, among other subjects, theology, poetry, philosophy and law. The Minaret of Chinguitt (topped by the symbolic ostrich egg) has become the symbol of Mauritania called until recently “Bilad Chinguitt”.
Day 4: Chinguitty–Tenewchert Oasis-Ouadane. Our journey will take us across 80 km, a true desert sand dune, where we will experience the isolation of the lost cities of the desert. Visit Tenewchert, magic big oasis in plein desert, arrived at Ouadane, Founded in the 6th century of the Hegira (XIIth after J.C), Ouadane was an important step in the trans-trade caravans. The products of sub-Saharan Africa were exchanged for those of the Maghreb. In 1487, the Portuguese reached ouadane and founded a commercial warehouse, hoping to divert to their advantage trade in gold and other products from the Sudan. The city has witnessed an intense cultural and scientific. It was up to forty scholars in the same lane. Visit the ancient quarters and libraries that displays the surprisingly glorious past of this country. Night in Motel.
Day 5: Ouadane-Passe of Amogjar–mount of Zarga. The pass of Amogjar is a fascinating canyon where we will have the opportunity to see rock paintings and visit the "Fort Saganne", built by the French. We will continue to the mount of Zarga. Camping.
Day 6: Mont Zarga-Oasis Terjit–Benichab. We enter the massif of Adrar, visit the palm of Terjit, an oasis of hot springs with fantastic cups in which we can swim. Lunch under the palms of Terjit. We leave the rocky desert of Adrar to go to Akjoujt, a city of exploitation of copper. Visit Benichab , where there is a large layer of fossil water, 90 meters deep, used for bottled mineral water, camping.
Day 7: Benichab-Arguin Park. Departure to Arguin Park, along the dunes that lead to the ocean passing through ancient salt lakes. We visit one of the major parks in the world with regard to migratory birds. It extends about 200 km of coastline and includes many islands. Discover Iwik, village of black fishermen, the Imraguen, who sometimes fish with the help of dolphins. Lodging at a Motel with tents.
Day 8: Arguin Park–Island of Tidra–Nouakchott. Departure in the traditional boats with the fishermen to discover the islands and migratory birds, we also observe the different colonies of birds that inhabit these islands, we can also observe the dolphins, after this special visit we return to Nouakchott, visit the local markets, the museum and the lively fish market. Day use in hotel. Flight in evening.
Note: For your comfort, we recommend you to provide sleeping bags.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transfers airport-hotel-airport
- Accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Transportation in a 4x4 cars
- English-/French-speaking accompanying guide
- Food
- Local assistance.
Price Excludes:
- Air ticket (check best offer)
- Travel insurance
- Visa
- Vaccination
- Tip
- Any other unspecified costs.
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Africa
Mauritania
Local Culture
Cultural Journey
Desert Expeditions
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