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Mauritania
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Mauritania Tour

Tour operator: Transafrica

Spend nights in a tented camp in the Sahara Desert in the company of the community people.

Starting from:$2,710.57

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Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Age range

18+

Guide speaks

Group size

6-16 people

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Nature:
Natural oases, active volcanoes, tropical forests, and more.

Nature

90%

Urban:
Historical centers, street mazes, and all the comforts of the city.

Urban

10%

Adventure:
Trekking, canyoning, snorkeling, and many other activities.

Adventure

50%

Culture:
Museums, art galleries, historical buildings, and monuments.

Culture

70%

Relax:
In the pool, at the spa, or on a Caribbean beach.

Relax

40%

Intensity:
Required physical effort and pace of the journey.

Intensity

60%

What you'll visit

Ouadane

man in front of a colored door in Chinguetti — Chinguetti

Banc d'Arguin

akjoujt — Akjoujt

Nouakchott mosque — Nouakchott

What's included

Accommodation in 3/4* hotels, guest houses, and tented camps in double rooms (the option of a double room with separate beds involves a surcharge)
All meals indicated in the program (picnic lunch or at typical restaurants; dinner at the hotel's restaurant)
One bottle of mineral water per day for each participant during the visits
Transfer from the airport upon arrival (day 1) and departure (day 10) by taxi, minibus or 4x4
Tours and excursions in 4x4 vehicles, by boat, and camel (travelers suffering from seasickness, balance disorders, or any other contraindication can opt out of the boat or camel excursions; a car and a driver will remain at their disposal)
Scheduled visits indicated in the program
Admissions to parks, concessions, protected areas, and cultural sites and scheduled events
Local English language guide
Travel insurance for medical/luggage

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Not included

International flights to/from Nouakchott (meeting point)
Entry visa: required, available at the airport (€55)
Early transfers (before day 1) and/or subsequent ones (after day 10) to and from the airport
Drinks and meals not indicated in the itinerary
Porterage
Additional staff and tips
Everything not specifically mentioned under the section “What’s included”

Important things to know

Trip features

Journey open to travelers with no age restrictions.

You will travel with travelers from other agencies: the larger the group, the more fun it is!

The trip is organized by tour operators and local guides, selected by Tramundi for you.

General trip information

Remember to bring a valid passport with an expiration date not less than 6 months at the time of entry into the country.

We ask you to report any allergies and/or food intolerances immediately after booking.

The itinerary may undergo some changes before and/or during the trip.

Currency

Ouguiya (MRO)

Vaccinations

Vaccinations are not mandatory.

These directions are for informational purposes only; to confirm the necessity of any vaccinations, it is recommended to consult your doctor.

Documents and visas

A passport is required, with a remaining validity of at least 6 months upon entry into the country. A visa is also required for entry.

Emergency numbers

Emergencies/Police: 17 or 00222 45252158 – 45252965

Electrical outlets

Type C

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Medical and luggage insurance and covid coverage always included, extended medical insurance, cancellation insurance and refund options available.

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Itinerary

More information regarding the schedule and meeting point of the first/last day will be provided after booking.

day 1

Nouakchott

NOUAKCHOTT

Welcome to Mauritania! We land at the Nouakchott airport where we are greeted by the local staff who escort us to the hotel.

Dinner included. Airport transfer included. It is possible to store luggage at the hotel even before check-in.

day 2

Nouakchott cart

NOUAKCHOTT – BANC D'ARGUIN

This morning we visit the National Museum of Nouakchott which displays, among many masterpieces, photos of the center of Aoudaghost from where the caravans that carried gold departed. We then set off towards Banc d'Arguin, where the Mauritanian-style tented camp will be our base for two nights.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 3

people on the dunes of Banc d'Arguin

BANC D'ARGUIN

Today we explore the Banc d'Arguin National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We board a wooden felucca and set sail in search of the birds that inhabit this ornithological sanctuary; pelicans, flamingos, broad-billed sandpipers, and many other species! Then we return to our Mauritanian-style tented camp at Tafarit.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 4

banc d arguin

AKJOUJT - CHINGUETTI

Early morning departure for a long and intense day entirely dedicated to crossing one of the most spectacular landscapes of Mauritania: valleys, high mountains, large chains of yellow sand dunes, peaks of dark brown and red rocks, and hidden clay villages. Erg Amatlich is a vast basin of dunes trapped between the Adrar mountains. In addition to the endless dunes, the region encompasses a great variety of Saharan landscapes such as canyons, small palm groves. We will find prehistoric stone arrowheads, fragments of terracotta, silent witnesses of people who lived in these sites thousands of years ago, when this region was a green land crossed by large rivers. Voices, cries of women and children will welcome us in remote nomadic camps and hidden clay villages to experience intense human encounters after the immense silence of the Sahara. The Tifoujar pass dominates a vast and steep gorge, remnants of an ancient river that ended in the Oued el Abiod or White Valley. We will travel through a valley blocked by dunes along which tiny human settlements and palm groves are hidden. Arrival in the evening at Chinguetti at the welcoming Guest House which will be our base for two nights.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 5

Chinguetti

CHINGUETTI

Chinguetti was a historic caravan terminal and a significant trading point between the north and sub-Saharan Africa, dating back to the 13th century. We'll spend an entire day immersed in the enchanting ambiance of this stone citadel, considered the jewel of Mauritanian oases and one of the best-preserved in the Sahara. We'll visit two manuscript collections, including Ould Habott, Mauritania's largest. The minaret of the white stone mosque is the second oldest still in use in the Muslim world. We'll explore the palm grove that shades lush gardens and remnants of the French colonial era, such as the former Foreign Legion fort, the courthouse, and a tall water tower - fascinating examples of neo-Sudanese architecture. We'll watch the sunset from the high dunes overlooking Chinguetti. After dinner, we'll be guests at a local courtyard party. In the firelight, the atmosphere will become vibrant with drum rolls, women's songs, and rhythmic dances. We'll then return to our cozy guest house.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 6

man of Chinguetti

CHINGUETTI - OUADANE

Departure for Ouadane on an absolutely 'off-road' itinerary that follows a 'Wadi (dry riverbed). We reach the tiny oasis of Tanouchert: lush gardens, Bedouin tents scattered on sand dunes, palm trees. Ouadane, built on a rocky hill, is the most remote oasis in Mauritania, an outpost facing the vastness of the desert. It was founded in 1147. Mostly in ruins, some of its stone houses are still inhabited. Once, Ouadane was an active caravan crossroads. Visit the ancient stone city and the recently restored mosque. In the late afternoon, a camel excursion to enjoy the silence of the desert and join a small nomadic camp, as the locals do. The best way to be invited to the tea ceremony and experience the legendary hospitality of the nomadic tribes. Arrival at the comfortable hotel which will be our base for two nights.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 7

Ouadane

OUADANE - EYE OF THE SAHARA

Trade in the region of Ouadane was so flourishing that in 1487 the Portuguese built a fortified trading post in the area. Today we visit what are believed to be the remains of this commercial representation, called Agueidir. We continue towards Guelb er Richât, “The Eye of Africa”. The site, with its prominent circular shape, has puzzled scientists. The circumference of the largest of the three concentric circles is 40 kilometers (25 miles), with a dome at the center. The most recent theory suggests that it was a gigantic collapsed and eroded volcano. We will gaze as far as the eye can see, feeling small in front of this mysterious geological giant. Return to our comfortable hotel in Ouadane

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 8

Ouadane

OUADANE – ATAR

An early departure for an intense day. The landscape never ceases to amaze us. Leaving the main track, we will reach a region of mountains, gorges, and spectacular canyons. An endless space dominated by the ochre of the earth and the blue of the sky. On the horizon, we will see the ruins of Fort Saganne, built for the film of the same name: Fort Saganne starring Gérard Depardieu and Catherine Deneuve. Near the Amogjar pass, we will discover a site with interesting rock art dating back to before the Sahara desertification. Azougui was considered the first capital of the Almoravids, a radical Islamic brotherhood of Berber tribes that expanded northward, founded Marrakech in the 11th century, and created a large empire that included present-day Morocco, the western part of Algeria, and Andalusia in Spain.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 9

mountains

ADRAR

Adrar, in the local Hassania Arabic language, is the name of the region we are about to explore, meaning mountains. It's a unique landscape: sun-scorched rocky plateaus, wadis with white and ochre sands, steep canyons, and green palm groves. Terjit is one of the most distinctive and lush oases in Mauritania. After passing through a dense palm grove protected by a gorge and following a small stream, we discover a vast rock shelter from which spring water flows. An unexpected atmosphere, detached from time and the harshness of the desert. The leading expert on the Sahara, French scholar Théodore Monod, said of El Berbara: "It's hard to imagine a more secluded place, more unspeakably remote from what we call the world." The uniqueness of this site is a vertical cliff that conceals a water basin and a palm grove. Evening arrival at Akjoujt.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 10

Mauritania locations

AKJOUJT – NOUAKCHOTT

Visit the fascinating National Museum which displays archaeology, artifacts, costumes, and textiles from prehistory to the present day. Unique is the exhibition of photos taken during the excavations at Aoudaghost, the northern trade city and the best-preserved site of the legendary Ghanaian empire. Ghana was the earliest known empire and kingdom in black Africa. Dating back to the 6th century, the empire was located in what is now southeastern Mauritania. At that time, the caravan that carried gold to North Africa started from Aoudaghost. Lunch at a restaurant run by women from Ivory Coast, the best opportunity to taste African specialties. The hundreds of colorful canoes on the beach of Nouakchott will leave us speechless. Our eyes, accustomed to the sand and dunes, will be mirrored in the tumultuous waters where the wind, the waves, the brightly painted canoes, and the sub-Saharan fishermen (mainly Senegalese) sell their abundant catch at the market. Mauritania processes over 1,800,000 tonnes of fish each year. Before the transfer to the airport, air-conditioned rooms are available for daily use.

Breakfast and lunch included. Airport transfer included. It is possible to leave luggage at the hotel after check-out. We recommend purchasing an evening departure flight to join today's excursion.