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Desert excursion to Ksar Ghilane from Djerba or Zarzis. Full-day excursion with lunch included. Discover the desert and its magnificent ochre sand dunes. Experience unique sensations during a quad or camel ride in the Tunisian desert. Optional to be paid on site. Explore the Berber region by visiting Ksar Hallouf. Ksar Ghilane, the southernmost of Tunisia's oases, is a gateway to the Tunisian desert and a popular destination for quad or camel rides. This oasis is fed by a hot spring, which comes from a failed oil drilling in 1953. Instead of finding oil, the drillers discovered a captive water table about 700 meters deep. The water gushes out at a temperature of about 32 ° C and has sulfurous properties. You can swim there and it is famous for its thermal properties. Don't forget your swimsuits if you want to swim there
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Meeting and pickup
Pick-up in front of your place of stay
Itinerary
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1Ksar Hallouf
Ksar Hallouf is a charming ksar perched on a rocky peak, offering a breathtaking view of the village below, crossed by a wadi and surrounded by an oasis of palm trees. This peaceful place, preserved from the tourist influx, invites contemplation and the discovery of an authentic heritage.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Sebkhet el Melah
Photo break at the magnificent salt lake of Zarzis. This lake changes color depending on the lighting of the day, it feels like the seaside at low tide.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Ksar Ghilane
Ksar Ghilane, the southernmost of Tunisia's oases, is a gateway to the Tunisian Sahara Desert and a popular destination for quad and camel rides. This oasis is fed by a hot spring, which comes from a failed oil drilling in 1953. Instead of finding oil, the drillers discovered a confined water table about 700 meters deep. The water gushes to the surface at a temperature of about 32°C and has sulfurous properties. It is suitable for swimming and is renowned for its thermal properties. Ksar Ghilane is home to about fifty nomadic families who live from date palm cultivation and goat and sheep breeding. It is a place where you can discover the traditional way of life of Saharan nomads. You will have the opportunity to take a camel ride (15€/h) or a quad bike ride (30€/h) to the Roman fort of Tisavar, adding a touch of adventure to your experience.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transport time 3h30 there and 3h30 back
- Photo break time 10 minutes
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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