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      Camel trekking across the Ennedi Desert

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      Camel trekking in the Ennedi Desert in Chad
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      Camel trekking across the Ennedi Desert

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      Camel trekking across the Ennedi Desert

      Discover the other-worldly beauty of Chad’s Ennedi Desert, trekking across remote terrain on camels as travellers have done for centuries.

      Take steps across a desert landscape that few people have ever ventured to before. Accompanied by expert guides, our unique expedition traverses vast swathes of wilderness into the heart of Chad’s Ennedi Desert, the “Eden of the Sahara”. This remote UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a bountiful collection of unique geological features formed over millions of years and plateaus decorated with ancient rock art that is yet to be excavated in depth by the archaeological community.

       

      Your journey begins at the mountainous Ennedi Massif’s first semi-permanent camp. Spend a few days exploring this mysterious region that is largely undiscovered by the rest of the world and uncover the Ennedi Massif, a natural sandstone masterpiece decorated with ancient rock art and a vast expanse of golden dunes. 

      Highlights of camel trekking across the Ennedi Desert

      Landscape in Ennedi Desert in Chad

      Experience spectacular landscapes as you roam the wilderness. (©SVS Tchad)

      Camel trekking in Chad

      Ride on the back of a camel as you trek across the desert. (©Brian Meier)

      Rock art in Ennedi in Chad

      Discover ancient rock art. (©Brian Meier)

      Ennedi landscape in Chad

      This is nature at its best. (©Brian Meier)

      Warda Camp in Ennedi in Chad

      Retreat to Camp Warda each evening. (©Brian Meier)

      "Experience the desert the way that humans would have done so for thousands of years during a once-in-a-lifetime camel trekking expedition. "

      Opt for an exhilarating hike on the Toukou Massif plateau, travel across the terrain by 4×4 or ride camels across the starkly beautiful landscape. Become immersed in the location’s other-worldly majesty, a golden destination you can enjoy in peace with few other humans. Retreat to Camp Warda every evening, an oasis of comfort in the desert landscape providing spacious canvas tents featuring a stripped-down aesthetic combined with luxurious touches.

      The next part of the expedition takes you deeper into the wilderness traversing the endless pristine sandy terrain and spending evenings beneath the vast African skies shimmering with stars in private fly camps. Experience the desert the way that humans would have done so for thousands of years during a once-in-a-lifetime camel trekking expedition. With expert guides navigating, journey across dunes and valleys that cut through the western massif where sand and stone pinnacles decorate the impressive landscape. Take in the enormity of the desert surrounding you whilst envisaging intrepid explorers of a bygone era crossing the mythical sands. 

      Nomads and camels in Ennedi Desert in Chad

      Immerse yourself in local culture. (©SVS Tchad)

      Stop by a typical Saharan village fringed with date palms before following an ancient caravan route across the desert. Head towards the Ounianga Region where you can enjoy a picturesque hike and visit one of the less salty lakes to enjoy a swim in the glistening water. Transfer back in 4×4 vehicles through Bembeché, an area of steep parallel ridges shaped by the wind before arriving at Faya, the largest oasis in northern Chad on the final part of your epic desert journey.

       

      Each day spent navigating the Ennedi Desert provides a new wonder to explore during this exhilarating adventure. You’ll board your private charter back to N’Djamena reflecting on all the highlights from this truly unforgettable experience, undoubtedly one of the most exciting off-the-grid adventures in Africa today. 

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