Leisure Tour Itinerary

Explore Mauritania – 7 Days

Tour Cost

From $1920

Duration

7 days

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Tour Details

What to Expect

Cultural & Historical Experience

Discover the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and vibrant culture of Mauritania on an unforgettable journey. Your adventure begins in the Zarga Mountains, where you’ll unwind in soothing thermal springs, surrounded by peaceful accommodations that provide the perfect setting for relaxation.

Next, explore the stunning canyons of Mauritania, where you can marvel at the rugged terrain that shapes the country’s landscape. This is a great opportunity to appreciate the raw beauty of Mauritania’s natural wonders.

As you traverse the vast sand dunes of the desert, you’ll learn about desert ecology and the nomadic communities that call this harsh environment home. The expansive dunes offer a unique opportunity to witness the desert’s serenity up close.

Your journey continues with a visit to a coastal nature reserve, where you can observe migratory birds and rare wildlife in their natural habitat, adding a touch of wildlife exploration to your trip.

Immerse yourself in Mauritania’s culture with visits to local villages, museums, and bustling markets. These experiences allow you to explore everyday life, and knowledgeable guides will share insights into the rich history and traditions that shape the country.

Throughout your Mauritania travel experience, you’ll enjoy comfortable accommodations and delicious local cuisine, ensuring you’re fully immersed in this remarkable destination.

This trip offers a perfect blend of adventure, nature, and culture. Uncover Mauritania’s hidden gems and create lasting memories as you experience the heart of this West African treasure.

What is included?
  • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
  • Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
  • Hotel accommodation in the listed properties
  • Transportation in private vehicle
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Admission to listed sites
  • Meals indicated
  • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
  • Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
  • Hotel accommodation in the listed properties
  • Transportation in private vehicle
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Admission to listed sites
  • Meals indicated

Tour Highlights

Unmissable Experiences

  • Nouakchott
  • Atar
  • Chinguetti
  • Ouadane
  • Passe D’Amogjar
  • Terjit
  • Touilit
  • Banc D’Arguin)
7 days

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Nouakchott, Mauritania

Arrive in Nouakchott; meet assist and transfer to Hotel.Meal(s) Included: NoOvernight at Novotel Nouakchott Tfeila or Similar

Day 2: Nouakchott – Atar – Chinguetti

On the best tar road in Mauritania, we will drive through Akjoujt to Atar, from there on we’ll take the track to Chinguetti, which is declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. Overnight at the hotel.Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Chinguetti – Ouadane

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 at the hotel.Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Ouadane – Passe D’Amogjar – Terjit

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 at the hotel.Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 :Terjit – Nouakchott

We depart to Nouakchott and afternoon we visit Nouakchott town (the museum, market, and craft industry).Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight at Novotel Nouakchott Tfeila or Similar

Day 6: Nouakchott – Touilit – Banc D’Arguin – Nouakchott

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 fishermen, in their rudimentary sailboats. depending on the time of year, we will see how they fish aided by dolphins. we will also observe the different flocks of birds that populate these islands, in the afternoon we depart to Nouakchott.Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight at Novotel Nouakchott Tfeila or Similar

Day 7: Nouakchott – Depart

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 fishing port, at night transfer to the airport for your onward flight.Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

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