Mauritania, officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is a country in Northwest Africa. It is the eleventh largest sovereign state in Africa and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west,
Day 1 Arrive Nouakchott (By Flight)
Arrival at Nouakchott international airport meet assist and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Nouakchott,
Day 2 Nouakchott–Akjoujt-Atar-Chinguetti (526 km/ 6 hrs 35 min)
After breakfast drive to Chinguetti via Akjouit & Chinguetti that is declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Overnight in Chinguetti.
Day 03 Chinguetti – Ouadae – (By Road) (128 kms / 02 hrs appx)
After breakfast, drive to Oudane Our journey will take us across 75 miles of fesh-fesh, the true sand dune desert with no tracks, where we will experience the isolation of the lost cities of the desert.
When we arrive in Ouadane, we will visit the museum that displays the surprisingly glorious past of this country.
Overnight in Quadane,
Day 4 Ouadane – PasseD’Amogjar–Terjit (By Road) ( 225 km/ 4 hrs)
The Passe d’Amogjar is a beautiful canyon, where we will see some amazing prehistoric paintings and the “Fort Saganne”, built by the French. After a short visit of Atar we will make our way into the desert along a picturesque track to Terjit, at the foot of the Mauritanidas mountain range, where an oasis with thermal springs and marvelous pools awaits us for bathing. Overnight in Terji.
Day 5 Terjit – Nouakchot (By Road) (416 kms / 04 hrs appx.)
After breakfast drive to Nouakchot and afternoon we visit Nouakchott town (the museum, market and craft industry).
Overnight in Nouakchot,
Day 6 Nouakchott – Touilit – BancD’Arguin–Nouakchott (By Road)
Depart to Banc d’Arguin, one of the most important natural parks in the world for migratory birds. the park stretches along approximately 125 miles of coastline and includes several islands. we will visit the park and sail with the Imragen, a community of shermen, in their rudimentary sailboats. depending on the time of year, we will see how they sh aided by dolphins. we will also observe the different ocks of birds that populate these islands, in the afternoon we depart to Nouakchott. Overnight in Nouakchott,
Day 7 Depart Nouakchott (By Flight)
In the morning we will visit the markets and the museum, after lunch there will be enough time for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean and a visit to the bustling shing port, at night transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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City | Nights | Hotels |
Nouakchott | 01 | Azalai Marhaba |
Chinguetti | 01 | Motel Lagueila |
Quadane | 01 | Motel Vasquee |
Terjit | 01 | Hotel Waha |
Nouakchott | 02 | Azalai Marhaba |
- Accommodation as per the program
- Meal Plan – Full Board basis (i.e. breakfast, lunch & dinner).
- Entrance fees.
- Transfer in the hotel-owned motor boat (there may be other passengers on board): Manambato- Akanin’ny Nofy -Tamatave
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes.
- Air-tickets
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Personal Expenses.
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Camera / Video Camera Fees.
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Medical Aid.
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Tips.
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Travel Insurance.
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Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.