Wild Bivouac in the Desert
For the wild bivouac excursion in the desert of Tunisia, camels are essential to move around. Obviously, in the desert you can only find what you bring, camels are tireless walkers and they can carry up to 300 kg of luggage… And for a bivouac in the desert you need tents, mattresses , blankets, food, water, and all the kitchen equipment… Of course they also carry your bags. You can walk light!
At a minimum, you can do this experience for just one night.
Although the duration is short, it will leave you with unforgettable memories and will surely make you want to come back for longer.
You will leave with the dromedaries and their camel drivers in the afternoon, around 3 am in winter, around 4.30 pm when it is warmer.
For 1h30 or 2 hours you will walk (on the dromedaries or next to it… you have the choice).
Then, before nightfall, your camel drivers will set up the bivouac and you can help find the wood to make the fire.
When night falls, it’s time to enjoy a delicious couscous by the wood fire.
After dinner, it is the preparation of the traditional green tea. Traditionally it is during the tasting of the tea that we speak, that we tell stories, that we sing…
When it’s time to go to bed, you have to find your place to sleep. According to your desire, the temperature, the wind, you choose to sleep under the tent or under the stars. When the weather is clear, most of the time, the sky is extraordinary. The luminous night, without pollution offers the landscape of these sparkling and numerous stars. The silence is total…
For your comfort we provide tents, mattresses and 2 blankets per person. If possible bring a sleeping bag, if you don’t have one we have some to lend…
When you wake up, at sunrise, breakfast is ready. A good smell of bakery!!! the flatbread baked in the sand, it is eaten hot with jam, cheese, olive oil and biscuits… A real treat.
Then, after breakfast, it’s time to set off again and return to the starting point.
About the Wild Bivouac excursion
- Duration : 2 days
- Departure Time : 6h30 a.m
- Pick up : Djerba – Zarzis (our team picks you up wherever you are in these cities)
- Confirmation : immediate
- Guide : Arabic – French – English – German – Italian
- Type de transport : Air-conditioned tourist vehicle
- A trip approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
- Cancellation : See Terms and conditions
Highlights
Take advantage of pick-up at your address in Djerba or Zarzis
Enjoy a local experience and go off the beaten track
Enjoy a camel ride of about 2 hours in the dunes of the Sahara.
Help find the wood, light the fire and prepare dinner over a wood fire.
Watch the sunset in a unique setting in the middle of the desert
Spend a night under the stars in a Bedouin tent
Enjoy a Bedouin evening with the camel drivers
Eat organic and enjoy a dinner prepared over a wood fire
Attend a demonstration of the preparation of sand bread (bread cooked under embers)
Program
Day 1: Departure for Ksar Ghilane and Overnight in Bivouac
Pick-up : Our team will pick you up in the morning from your accommodation in Djerba or Zarzis.
Transfer to Ksar Ghilane : You’ll travel through stunning landscapes in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, passing through authentic villages.
Arrival at Ksar Ghilane : Known for its oasis nestled in the heart of the desert and majestic dunes. Meet the camel drivers to start your adventure.
Camel trek departure : At around 4 PM, embark on a 2-hour ride on camelback or on foot, accompanied by the camel drivers, across the golden sand dunes.
Setting up the camp : At sunset, the camel drivers will set up the bivouac. You can help gather wood for the fire.
Dinner around the campfire: Enjoy traditional couscous and witness the preparation of sand-baked bread. The evening continues with green tea, stories, and traditional songs.
Overnight under the stars : Sleep under a Bedouin tent or in the open air, with blankets provided to keep you warm.
Day 2: Return to Ksar Ghilane and End of the Excursion
Breakfast at sunrise : Wake up to the smell of freshly baked sand bread, served with jams, cheeses, and other treats.
Camelback return : After breakfast, return to the starting point in Ksar Ghilane with the camels.
Transfer back to Djerba or Zarzis : Your driver will be waiting at Ksar Ghilane to bring you back to your accommodation via the Roman road.
End of services: Arrival at your accommodation in the early afternoon.
Good to know
No sanitary facilities on site during the night: so plan your toilet bag.
The bivouac excursion in the Tunisian desert requires authorization from the Tunisian authorities, we will need a copy of your passport
For the camel ride it is best to wear trousers
For walking in the desert it is best to provide walking shoes.
Please let us know if you have any food allergies.
During the winter, the nights are cold, bring warm clothes.
The tent, mattresses and blankets are provided by our agency.
The Wild Bivouac in the desert in pictures
The Wild Bivouac in the desert in video
Itinerary
Price and Reservation
This excursion is exclusively private, requiring a minimum of two participants. You will be the only ones in the vehicle, allowing you to enjoy the experience at your own pace, away from the tourist crowds.
€355 per person (1185 TND)
€235 per person (785 TND)
€195 per person (650 TND)
Provision of a private vehicle.
The services of a driver approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
Lunches for the 2 days in local restaurants (excluding drinks)
A camel per person for the trek in the desert
Accommodation in a Bedouin tent for 1 night
Mattresses, blankets and necessary equipment
Personal expensesTips for the guide and the driver
