Desert Trekking.
To prepare you for your upcoming adventure of trekking the Sahara Desert, here’s some useful information on what to expect and what to pack for your journey across this unforgettable landscape.

Trekking in the Sahara Desert
Trekking in the Sahara Desert is an experience like no other. The feeling you get in the desert of calm and stillness gives another rhythm and tempo to life, another perspective that transcends the day-to-day. The sense of space, remoteness and freedom is unmatched by any other setting. Taking in the views from the vast dunes is an experience never to be forgotten.

Landscapes of the Sahara
The landscape and terrain of the Sahara Desert is varied and vast. The desert itself is shaped by the wind and other elements, creating a vista of not just sand dunes, but dry lakes, valleys, salt flats, rivers and mountains. Visitors are amazed by the diverse landscapes and the extent of vegetation, which includes tamarisk, acacia, palm trees and other flora and fauna. Spring and autumn are particularly beautiful to see, when the desert springs green and comes alive.

Our Trek Programmes
Our camel treks run across 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 days, depending on the time you have available and the experience you seek. Our tours are highlighted by a “Best For” description, which details the level of experience. On the longer treks, you will discover the remotest parts of the Sahara, such as Erg Zahar, where the camping is wild, and the only encounters are with nomadic families. Our other treks take the routes of Ras N’Khal, Bougarn, Krait Jamal, Erg Sidra, and Erg Chigaga.

What to expect on a Desert Trek
Our camel treks operate between October and May, the most ambient months for trekking the Sahara. The trek itself is a combination of walking and camel ride and our guides adapt to a pace to suit you, although a moderate level of fitness is advisable. Each season brings something different in the desert and with it, different weather, so pack according to the season (see below). All our guides are qualified, local Saharians and will advise you accordingly – you are in safe hands!
For further information on desert trekking visit our FAQs page, and blog.
What to pack
The checklists below have been put together to help you with your packing. As a general rule, we advise to dress for comfort and keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.

Essential Packing
- Loose, comfortable, clothing
- Lightweight wind & waterproof jacket
- Fleece, jacket or jumper (Winter)
- Long sleeved loose shirts or T-shirts
- Waterproof trousers (Optional)
- Shorts (Optional)
- Trainers or hiking shoes (spare laces)
- Comfortable sandals
- Socks (natural, ankle length)
- Protective headgear – hat or sun visor- headscarf (summer) – warm hat (winter)
- Shorts & swimwear (optional)
- Lightweight thermal gloves (winter)
- Sunglasses
- Sun protection (total bloc for face, nose, lips, etc.)

Recommended Packing
- Light daypack 25/30 litres
- Small padlock (to lock kit bag)
- Refillable water bottles 1 Litre x 2
- Head-torch & spare batteries
- Swiss army knife (useful)
- Small wash bag and toiletries
– face wipes
– hand santiser/antiseptic
– tissues
– toilet roll - Small trek towel
- Basic First Aid Kit (plasters etc.)
- Regular medication (if applicable)
- Dry bags (to keep trek bag items dry
- Sleeping bag (optional) (Winter)
- Repair kit – (eg. Needle, thread)
- Trekking poles (optional)

General Items
Non-essential but useful:
- Phone camera
- Camera (lens, batteries, brush etc)
- Digital Camcorder (optional)
- Charger leads
Power-bank
As a general guideline:
Winter Months (Dec – Feb)
Summer Months (Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May)
We supply all equipment, but guests are invited to bring their own tent, sleeping bag, pillow if preferred).
“Our trek was so well organised and such a great experience. The desert was so different than we had imagined – really green, amazing. We couldn’t have asked for better guides. Unforgettable.”
Sabrina Munich, Germany