As our caravan cuts thru the raw lands of Algeria, the desert reveals itself in layers of color and form. The most remote region where our caravan will pass, for instance, impresses with its intense reddish sand, where warm tones dominate the view and create an almost Martian setting. Giant and expansive dunes, found in this region, further enhance the feeling of being in a parallel universe: from the top, the panoramic view reveals the silent and mesmerizing vastness of the Sahara, a landscape where there is no urban presence — only nature in its purest form.

The local landscape, beyond its rare beauty, is home to one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The journey through these almost surreal landscape settings is enriched by stops to explore sites with rock paintings that reveal the ancient human presence in what is now a completely arid landscape.

The experience is also marked by the close interaction with local guides and hosts, direct descendants of the Tuareg people. With their warm hospitality and deep knowledge of the desert, they share not only the path but also stories, customs, and ancestral wisdom that enrich the journey immeasurably. Wearing traditional Tuareg clothing, listening to accounts of nomadic life, and learning about the spiritual meanings of the landscape transform the journey into a true cultural exchange — a meeting between different worlds, mediated by the beauty of the desert.

The vastness, the unusual shapes, and the intense colors of the desert leave a lasting mark, revealing a form of nature that escapes common patterns and offers a type of beauty that is difficult to describe — a beauty that must be experienced to be truly understood.

• Safety
  The region that we will visit is safe, far form the exposure of violence or human threats. The Tassili N’Ajjer National Park region, where we will be staying the whole time, is far from any conflict zone. There are also many military bases in the area. Furthermore, the local team who will guide us in the desert knows the region intimately.
• Visual Experience and Photography
  The trip is intended for all those interested in visual experiences and photography. People who are solely interested in the visual experience are welcome. The orientations, teachings of photography will be given according to the level and interest of each participant.
• There are no prerequisites regarding the level of photographic knowledge. People who are solely interested in the visual experience are also welcome.
• Nomadic Lifestyle
  Every day, In harmony with the nomadic lifestyle of the Tuaregs, we will travel through the desert in a caravan, sleeping in a different place each day and exploring a new landscape.
• Meals
  Every day, our team will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner in natural sites. In addition, we will have access to fruits, bread, and other snacks between meals.
• Bathroom
  The camp will have a bathroom tent, set up at a distance from the other tents to ensure privacy. This bathroom tent will include a seat, a hole in the ground, a shovel, and a bucket of lime.
• Shower
  There will also be a shower tent equipped with a pump-activated shower.
• Camp Tents
  The tents will be individual and will include a mattress, pillow, and blanket.
• Hiking
  The trip includes some hiking. However, most of the outstanding view points are reached by car.
• Day-to-day Planning
  Every trip that involves nature photography needs an analysis of the climate and local conditions and this can change the day-to-day planning. The intention is to guarantee the best conditions and safety for the group.
• Rooms in Hotels
  In hotels, accommodation in a double apartment depends on the availability of another participant opting for the same service. If there is no other person opting for the double room, the participant will stay in a single room, paying the supplement described in the item “Values”.
• Visa
  The entrance in the Algerian therritory requieres a visa. Our team will provide full assistance on that matter.

Photographic Equipment:

• camera;
• wide-angle to telephoto lenses;
• tripod;
• 10-stops ND filter;
• polarizing filter;
• lens cleaning kit.

Other Items:

• headlamps (more than one);
• hiking boots;
• cap or hat;
• warm clothes for nights and early mornings;
• sunscreen.
• trail snacks (cereal and protein bars).
• carbohydrate gel;
• pocket knife;
• powerbank;
• solar powerbank;
• Hand sanitizer;
• 5°C sleeping bag.

Please contact me if there are any doubts.

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