Libya: Desert, Dunes, And Ancient Mazes :10-Day Saharan Odyssey

Embark on an extraordinary 10-day adventure through Libya’s spectacular desert landscapes, ancient cities, and vibrant cultural hubs. This journey blends the raw beauty of the Sahara with the grandeur of Rome’s African legacy, offering a rare opportunity to explore remote dunes, prehistoric rock art, and world-famous archaeological treasures. Travel deep into the desert by 4×4, camp under star-filled skies, discover centuries-old caravan towns, and visit shimmering desert lakes hidden among the sands. Finish your experience in Tripoli, with immersive tours of Leptis Magna, Sabratha, and the city’s iconic historical landmarks. Designed for true explorers, this tour delivers adventure, culture, history, and unforgettable scenery at every turn.

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Activity

  1. Day 1: ARRIVAL AT TRIPOLI AIRPORT

    Welcome and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay

    Meal(s) Included: Dinner

  2. Day 2: SEBHA – IDHEN MORZUQ – MATHENDUSH (250 KM) 

    After breakfast, meet the drivers and cooks for the 4×4 journey.

    Depart for Murzuq, a small town in the middle of the desert. Visit the local market.

    Lunch, then start the Saharan journey via the track to Idhan Murzuq, a vast ocean of dunes.

    Continue by 4×4 to Mathendoush.

    First night at the campsite with lunch and dinner prepared on-site.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast,Dinner

  3. Day 3 &4 : MATHENDOUSH – AKAKUS (300 KM) 

    Breakfast at the campsite.

    Depart at 8:00 a.m. towards Akakus.

    Lunch.

    Explore the Akakus Mountains, extending north from the Algerian border, renowned for their prehistoric rock art. In the evening, gather around the campfire to enjoy the desert silence and starry skies.

    Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast,Dinner

  4. Day 5: AKAKUS – GARAMA – TEKERKIBA – ERG UBARI (410 KM)

    Breakfast at the campsite.

    Continue visiting the rock paintings across the mountain ranges.

    Lunch, then head through the town of Al Awaynat to the main road towards the East.

    Pass through the lush Wadi Al Hayah (Valley of Life), stopping at Garama to visit the ancient city of the Garamantes.

    Camp and dinner at Tekerkiba at the foot of the Erg Ubari.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast,Dinner

  5. Day 6: ERG UBARI – THE LAKES – SEBHA (200 KM) – EVENING FLIGHT SEBHA – TRIPOLI (1-HOUR FLIGHT) 

    Breakfast at the campsite.

    Depart at 8:00 a.m. to explore the desert lakes of Mandara, Oum El Ma, and Mafu.

    Lunch at Gabraoun, with the possibility to swim in the Salt Lake.

    In the afternoon, return to Sebha through the dunes, then by road (approximately 180 km)

    Dinner in Sebha, then take the evening flight to Tripoli.

    Overnight stay in Tripoli

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast,Dinner

  6. Day 7: TRIPOLI – LEPTIS MAGNA – TRIPOLI (250 KM)

    Breakfast at the hotel.

    Depart at 8:00 a.m. for a full day visit to Leptis Magna, the grand “African Rome” of Emperor Septimius Severus. Explore the magnificent triumphal arch, Hadrian’s Baths, the Forum, the Market, the Theater, the Ancient Port, and the Circus. Lunch during the visit.

    Return to Tripoli around 5:00 p.m.

    Special dinner at a local restaurant.

    Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast,Dinner

  7. Day 8: TRIPOLI – SABRATHA – TRIPOLI (150 KM)

    Breakfast at the hotel.

    Visit the Archaeological Museum in Tripoli. Afterwards, depart for the archaeological site of Sabratha. Lunch.

    This site, once a simple Phoenician stopover, became a Carthaginian trading post and eventually a Roman city. Explore the lavish villas, public and private baths, and the magnificent theater with its pavonazzetto columns and pulpitum adorned with intricate bas-reliefs.

    Return to Tripoli for dinner and overnight stay.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast,Dinner

  8. Day 9: TRIPOLI

    Breakfast at the hotel.

    Explore the Libyan capital, including the fish market, the archaeological museum, and the historical sites such as the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, ancient mosques, the Clock Tower, the Green Square, and the Italian Quarter with Algeria Square. Lunch in the Medina.

    Dinner at a local restaurant.

    Overnight stay at the hotel.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast,Dinner

  9. Day 10: DEPARTURE

    Breakfast at the hotel.

    Transfer to the airport with assistance for departure

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

     

     

Trip Includes

  • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
  • Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
  • Hotel accommodation in the listed properties
  • Transportation in private vehicle
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Admission to listed sites
  • Meals indicated

Not Included

  • Flights
  • Cost of visa
  • Meals not listed
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuity to driver and guide
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