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Crossing the Sahara – Mauritania 7-Day Adrar Desert Expedition

7 days
Start and end in Nouakchott
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Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nouakchott

    Start point
    Nouakchott-Nord, Mauritania (Airport to Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Hotel transfer and check-in
    • Safari briefing with expedition team

    Optional Activities

    • Explore fish market along Atlantic coast
    • Visit local artisan markets
    Landmarks
    Nouakchott Fish Market
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  2. Day 2

    Nouakchott to Atar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic overland drive to Atar
    • Photo stops along route
    • Small village visits
    Landmarks
    Atar
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  3. Day 3

    Atar to Chinguetti

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chinguetti old town
    • Explore ancient stone architecture
    • Visit historic libraries
    • Meet local manuscript custodians
    • Experience desert settlement atmosphere
    Landmarks
    Chinguetti
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  4. Day 4

    Erg Amatlich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Saharan camp dinner)

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 travel through Erg Amatlich dune system
    • Walk along sand crests
    • Photography at scenic viewpoints
    • Traditional Saharan camp experience
    Landmarks
    Erg Amatlich
  5. Day 5

    Hidden Oases and Desert Canyons

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of hidden oases
    • Travel through desert canyons
    • Visit palm groves
    • Learn about nomadic desert communities
    Landmarks
    Desert Canyons of Adrar Region
  6. Day 6

    Adrar Region Desert Landscapes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at scenic viewpoints
    • Explore ancient rock formations
    • Visit remote desert settlements
    • Interact with nomadic communities
    Landmarks
    Adrar Mountains Region
  7. Day 7

    Atar to Nouakchott

    End point
    Nouakchott-Nord, Mauritania (Hotel to Airport )
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Return drive to Nouakchott
    Landmarks
    Nouakchott

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Response rate
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    Mauritania
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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