Is Mauritania a good travel destination? Do not miss this great overland Mauritania expedition to create memorable moments as this Mauritania small group tour reaches a climax with the former trans-Saharan trading towns of Ouadane and Chinguetti providing a quintessentially ancient Saharan ambiance amongst the ruined walls and sand-filled alleys.
Are group tours cheaper? Group tours are usually cheaper than private. However, you should also consider that group tours save time researching, organizing, and booking your trip and activities. On this Mauritania small group tour, you will encounter nomadic settlements under Goat hair tents and transhuman villages mainly of pastors and camel herders; you will also visit Imragen villages and hear about the symbiotic existence of fishermen and dolphins. Mauritania's capital, Nouakchott, creates an exciting starting point for our seven-day expedition exploring natural sites and lagoons with the bird species of Banc d’Arguin National Park and monk seals at Cap Blanc creating in contrast to the arid desert with wildlife watching encounters way off the traditional stomping ground of binocular wielding twitchers.
the trip starts from Nouakchott across vast swathes of desert, visit the ancient caravan terminal Trans-Sahara trade at Chinguetti and Ouadane, drive along the natural and little-visited coastline, and then head off on a desert expedition into the Sahara. Exploring Mauritania, you’ll travel overland past dunes, salt swamps, and mountains to Chinguetti. This almost deserted stone town was once the capital of the Moorish Empire and still holds a library with a fascinating collection of ancient books and manuscripts.
The Atlantic shoreline around Nouadhibou is devastatingly beautiful, with the wrecks of ships catching the imagination of pioneers of another era before heading inland towards the world’s third-largest monolithic site, Ben Amera, which casts shade over the desert like a gigantic ancient sun clock. Based on African American Heritage tours.• Arrive at the International airport of Nouakchott
• Meet the driver and the tour leader.
• Assistance at the Airport
• Transfer to the Hotel
• Leave Nouakchott and pass by Nouamghar and the new town of Chami.
• Reach the World heritage site Banc d’Arguin.
• Swim at the beach of Arkeiss and/or walk on the cliff.
• Night in the camp tents with the sound of waves.
| DEPARTING | FINISHING | SEATS | TOTAL IN USD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 15 Jun 2025 | Wed 25 Jun 2025 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Tue 15 Jul 2025 | Fri 25 Jul 2025 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Fri 15 Aug 2025 | Mon 25 Aug 2025 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Mon 15 Sep 2025 | Thu 25 Sep 2025 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Wed 15 Oct 2025 | Sat 25 Oct 2025 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 15 Nov 2025 | Tue 25 Nov 2025 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Mon 15 Dec 2025 | Thu 25 Dec 2025 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Thu 15 Jan 2026 | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Sun 15 Feb 2026 | Wed 25 Feb 2026 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Sun 15 Mar 2026 | Wed 25 Mar 2026 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Wed 15 Apr 2026 | Sat 25 Apr 2026 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Fri 15 May 2026 | Mon 25 May 2026 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Mon 15 Jun 2026 | Thu 25 Jun 2026 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Wed 15 Jul 2026 | Sat 25 Jul 2026 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 15 Aug 2026 | Tue 25 Aug 2026 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Tue 15 Sep 2026 | Fri 25 Sep 2026 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Thu 15 Oct 2026 | Sun 25 Oct 2026 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Sun 15 Nov 2026 | Wed 25 Nov 2026 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
| Tue 15 Dec 2026 | Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Available | $3265 | RESERVATION |
Cost per person: $3265 USD
Single supplement: $650 USD
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