This desert safari is the real deal – a fascinating journey to the famous Ksar Ghilane oasis. Located on the edge of Jebil National Park in the Sahara, it boasts a Bedouin camp as well as ancient Roman ruins. There's also stops at Ghrabat and Beni Khedache on the outward journey and at a Berber ksour on the way back, as well as a tasty lunch.
It's an early start, but some things are worth getting out of bed for. After a quick refreshment stop in Ghrabat, and another in the village of Beni Khedache for impressive views, we'll arrive into Ksar Ghilane mid-morning. Nestled amidst the vast Saharan dunes, this desert oasis oozes beauty on every level – a seemingly impossible hot spring, lush-green palms and a Roman fortress are just some of its star turns. Spend the morning here, learning of its history and significance to Tunisian trade routes.
After a local lunch, you'll start the journey back, but not before a visit to a typical Berber ksour. These fortified villages were strategically located along trade routes and served as vital centres for local communities.
