Closed for several years, the plateau of Tassili N'Ajjer is accessible again. According to UNESCO, since this site is classified there, this strange lunar landscape of great geological interest shelters one of the most important prehistoric rock art ensembles of the world. More than 15 000 drawings and engravings allow to follow since 6000 BC. BC until the first centuries of our era, climate changes, migrations of wildlife and the evolution of human life on the borders of the Sahara.
Yann Arthus Bertrand has shot the end of his documentary "Algeria from the sky" (in French), here is an excerpt on rock paintings of SEFAR.
The Agency, since 2019, has integrated this exceptional site into its circuits.
Trek on foot then mixed (on foot and 4x4). 8 or 15 days. 15 people minimum.
■ 1st day: Reception at Djanet airport. Night in Djanet.
■ 2nd day: 4x4 transfer at the foot of the plateau. From now on, everything is done on foot. Ascent on the plateau, Arrival in the evening at the wadi TAMRIT. Bivouac.
■ 3rd day: Visit the valley of the millennial cypresses of Tamrit then move to the site of SEFAR. Bivouac.
■ Day 4: Exploring the mazes of SEFAR with its wonderful paintings. Then move to the wadi of Tin Rassouline. Bivouac.
■ 5th day: Return to Tamrit, through the canyons of greeny canyons. Bivouac.
■ 6th day: Descent to Djanet. Tranfer 4x4 to Timras with its wonderful landscapes of sand and rocks. Mixed walk and 4x4.
■ 7th day: Travel to the Erg Admer. Mixed walk and 4x4.
■ 8th day: Return to Djanet.Bivouac. Visit the souk. Bivouac then transfer to the airport.
This tour will be available from February 2019. The climb on the plateau is done with the help of mules that carry the food and your luggage (5Kg max / person). Bring only the bare minimum. Difficult climb, descent and dizzying. You have to have a good physical shape.
The plateau is a wonderful natural place. The man has not yet disfigured this site. So respect the environment. No waste. Think of the gazelles, ibex, jackals that live on this site and rub shoulders there every day extraordinary rock paintings and geological wonders.
All our packages include:
■ all the stewardship (food and bivouacs).
■ on-site transfers and luggage transport.
■ the on-site supervision by our teams.
Are off packages:
■ plane tickets : Phone : 01 40 33 32 60
■ cancellation insurance, repatriation, luggage.
■ the cost of visas.