Djerba: 4x4 Safari, Dunes and Starry Nights with Sandboarding

Discover deep Tunisia in two days from Djerba: a journey off the beaten track through deserts, Berber villages and starry nights.

Highlights

• Cultural authenticity: explore Berber villages
• Outdoor adventure: exciting activities such as sandboarding
• Magical nights under the stars: a night in a traditional camp
• Tasty local cuisine: taste traditional Tunisian food

Full description

Day 1: Djerba, Sabria, far from the crowds

Your adventure begins at dawn with a departure from your hotel at 7 am. You leave Djerba along the majestic Roman causeway, a historic road with fascinating scenery. Your first stop is the Chahbania salt lake, where you can take memorable photos. The journey continues to the local market of Tataouine, an authentic experience where you discover the colours and flavours of deep Tunisia. Then you take the road to Chenini, a Berber village perched on a mountain. The visit of Chenini immerses you in the culture and history of this unique Berber people. Lunch is served in a picturesque setting where you can enjoy delicious local dishes.

Then you continue to Sabria, where you are dropped at the meeting point in the desert. There you meet the dromedaries and camel drivers who will accompany you to the camp. Enjoy a moment of relaxation with an aperitif and sandboarding on the dunes while admiring a magnificent sunset. The evening promises to be magical. You can take part in the preparation of sand bread, a local tradition where the bread is baked under the sand and embers. Dinner is served around the campfire in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The night is spent under the stars in a traditional tent.

Day 2: Matmata, Douz, back to Djerba

The second day starts with a hearty breakfast at the camp. You leave Sabria for Douz, where you visit the lively local market, a fascinating experience that immerses you in the daily life of the inhabitants.

The journey continues to Matmata, where you can visit a troglodyte house with its inhabitants and discover an ancestral way of life in dwellings dug into the rock. You also visit the Hotel Sidi Idriss, famous for being a Star Wars filming location. Lunch lets you taste authentic local dishes. After the meal you visit the Berber village of Toujane, a preserved place where Berber tradition and culture live on. Your adventure ends with the return to Djerba.

Good to know

• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
• Private group
• Languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian
• Hotel pick-up included at 7:00 am