Chinguity And Train Tour

Below is the itinerary

Day 1

PICK UP FROM THE AIRPORT THEN TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL TO SPEND THE NIGHT

Day2

After breakfast and at 8:30 AM, Drive from Nouakchott in the direction of the big and beautiful dunes of

azouega , situated in the heart of the Adrar region . Enjoy, the scenery, as you go and the breathtaking

landscapes, stop for pictures any time you want. Then have your lunch break in the caves of Akjoujt, a mining town , then continue to arrive before the sunset to Azouega. Once arrived, spend the rest of the day, discovering the area go up on the dunes to see the dazzling sunset, for a breathtaking panorama, in

the meantime, the team will set the camp at the foot of the Dune.

End of day 2

Day 3

Full day dedicated to cross one of the more scenic landscape of Mauritania: valleys, high mountains,

yellow sand dunes.

Erg Amatlich is a vast dune basin trapped between the Adrar mountains. In addition to endless dunes, the

region gathers a great variety of Saharan landscapes such as canyons, tiny cultivable oasis and palm groves.

Pass by Tifoujar. Tifoujar Pass dominates a vast and steep gorge, remain of an ancient river ending in the

Oued el Abiod or White Valley. Dune-filled fault line along which small settlements and palm groves are hidden. Then continue to arrive to Terjit oasis, an oasis that nestles in a gorge on the western edge of Adrar

plateau with the palm grove stretching a few hundred meters a long side a stream which emerges from a

spring, with its charm and frensh water and shade you will be blown away. Have lunch there and spend some time relaxing and swimming if you want to.

Then you will drive towards chinguity.

Chinguity was an ancient caravan terminal and major trading point between north and sub-Saharan Africa. This ancient Village back date to the 11th century contains old manscripts and the second oldest mosque in Africa. Overnight in Chinguity.

End of day 3.

Day 4

After breakfast, You will visit two of the oldest libraries Mauritania. The libraries contain a treasure of knowledge and manuscripts. And the old mosque . Then you will drive towards Atar, On the way you will pass by amogjar where you will see the prehistoric rock paintings and see the fort Sagana, an old citadel that was built to film a film about the colonialism in Mauritania. Have lunch on the way. After lunch continue the journey. Once you arrive to Atar, you visit the market. Then go to the accomodation to get some rest for the next day.

End of day 4

Day 5

An early departure is required, right after breakfast you will drive towards Zouerat, the mining city to get a ride on the Iron ore train, the longest and slowest train in the world. You will arrive to Zouerat right before noon and wait for the train. You will ride the train until Choum, about 6 hours ride. Once you arrive in Choum, you will be taken to the accomodation to have a fresh shower and have some rest.

Day 6

Full day driving to Nouakchott. Have lunch on the way. Once arrived in Nouakchott, you will go to the hotel for some rest and get ready for your flight.

End of Tour

Tour includes

*Accomodation

*Entrence fees

*A local guide

*An air conditioning 4*4 car

*Water

*Breakfast, lunch, dinner

*Airport pick up and drop off

Tour excludes

*Other drinks

*Tips for photos

*Whatever is not mentioned in inlcluded is excluded