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The 4x4 Libya Desert Challenge Expedition

22 days tour

from €4 790 / person

Length 22 days

Type of tour WITH TOUR GUIDE

Accommodation Camping & Apartment

Level INTERMEDIATE

OVERVIEW

4x4 expedition to Libya

Name: 4x4 Expedition nach Libyen
Brand: Overcross
Price: 4790.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

The Libya Expedition Challenge in the Libyan Sahara is not an off-the-shelf offroad journey, but a demanding 4x4 expedition into one of the most beautiful regions of the country. Experience the endless expanses of the desert, which not only make the hearts of enthusiastic offroaders beat faster. Your journey begins in the north of Libya and takes you on- and offroad through the impressive Hamada landscape deep into the Libyan Sahara to the fascinating Mandara lakes. Prepare for an unparalleled adventure that will put your offroad skills to the test!

Preface

Our last adventure tour to Algeria and Libya was before the Arab Spring. This newly launched expedition is therefore only roughly described here, as we need to adjust the routing individually to the group and the local conditions. The description of this Libya tour remains deliberately vague. In terms of driving and landscape, you can expect a mega tour that is particularly aimed at experienced off-roaders with desert experience. This North Africa tour is planned as a three-week trip via ferry from Italy to Tunisia and overland from Tunis to Tripoli. The following tour description serves as a basic structure for the expedition into the Libyan Sahara. This challenging tour leads over the highest dunes to the phenomenal highlights of the Sahara. For skilled off-roaders, it's an absolute must! Professional film crews have also already availed themselves of the services of OVERCROSS in Libya.

Daily program: The 4x4 Libya Desert Challenge Expedition

Meeting point of the participants

The meeting point of the participants is on Saturday at the ferry port in Genoa. In the afternoon, the Tanit ferry departs towards Tunis.

Djerba

Together we continue to Djerba to Lofi's workshop, which the OVERCROSS team has been supporting since 2001. Here in Djerba, we do a final check-up on the off-road vehicles before crossing the border to Ras Ajdir. Fethi has been organizing all permits for restricted areas and the border crossing to Libya since 2014 – which can occasionally be very tedious.

Gooo South

Through connection stages, we reach the Hammada, from where we offroad into the depths of the Sahara. We leave the Al-Assad region, the highest region of Libya, and make our way along the eastern smuggler route towards the south.

With the 4x4 through Africa

From the Hammada al Hamrah and the Erg Ubari to the Mandara Lakes - finally water again! We cross the Hammada al Hamrah on rugged gravel and rocky tracks. Far from civilization, man and machine cover kilometers in a southeast direction until we reach the northern dune outskirts of Idhan Awbari. Pure offroad and a view from horizon to horizon shape the off-road dynamics and scenery of the last days. The off-road vehicle expedition team travels through the Erg Ubari in the following travel days. Along gigantic dunes, we search for our offroad track in the sea of sand. This 4x4 stage is the hardest but also one of the most beautiful and varied travel stages. After two to three days, we reach the Mandara Lakes, where we then treat ourselves to a rest day if time allows for the rest of the journey.

Al Awaynat - A swift ride

From the depths of the Libyan Sahara, we now head north. Offroad, we rush over a fast connection stage through the Hammada with a rough direction towards Tripoli. Before the gates of Tripoli, we switch to an asphalt stage and head towards the Tunisian border. Through Ghomrassen, we return to Hammamet. Here, the travel group enjoys the last night in a stylish hotel with an infinity pool before the off-road vehicle convoy rolls into La Goulette (Tunis) to take the ferry back to Europe. 24 hours later: Europe! Cold, civilized – but with the hot heartbeat of the 4x4 offroad expedition “Desert Challenge” in our luggage.

Expedition with the 4x4 in the Libyan Sahara

Another highlight of this Sahara adventure in Libya is crossing a sensational plain that stretches for hundreds of kilometers. In the areas around Sebha, it will then be a challenge for everyone to pull the vehicles out of the sand day by day. Our shovels will no longer just be needed for the morning toilet visit. The golden rule is: 'Yalla, Yalla - Gas, GAS, GAS!' … but with a feel for the right amount of momentum needed to overcome the dune crests.

The Akkakus Mountains

Through the varied 'Garden of Allah', we drive towards the Akkakus Mountains. We take two to three days for the Akkakus National Park to absorb the impressive rock paintings and the overwhelming landscape, inspect our off-road vehicles, or simply let our souls dangle.

Offroad Adventure Mandara Lakes

Over Ghadames and Sidi Bouzid back to Tunis. Dusty tracks along the Algerian border shape the pictures of this stage. We leave the last dunes behind us and exit the seemingly endless expanse of the Sahara on fast tracks to the north. We reach our destination Ghadames - a former 'hub of caravan trade'. Our guided 4x4 journey through Libya is slowly but surely reaching its end. From Ghadames, we head north, back to Tunisia. Our friend Rouf is already waiting for us in Sidi Bouzid with a tasty dinner. Before we set off back to Tunis.

Genoa - Tübingen … and Africa in mind

In Tunis, we still have a little time to stroll through the souks before we reflect on our adventure over a water pipe. On the ferry, we leave Africa behind and, apart from dirty laundry, we have a lot of beautiful pictures and vivid memories in our luggage.

Conclusion

On this expedition, we consciously forgo luxury and expensive supply trucks. The focus of this offroad adventure trip is on experiencing and the real adventure. We are flexible, taking new paths that do not necessarily guarantee a smooth process. On this expedition, we will be confronted with certain uncertainties time and again. Despite the sometimes chaotic conditions and circumstances that await us on site, which are typical for the North African country, we have always successfully carried out the trip in the past for film and television. Our tour guides know North Africa very well; the first trip to Libya was carried out by the tour operator OVERCROSS in the year 2000. The godfather of Luke (son of the boss of OVERCROSS) 'Franky' is Libyan and, as we are in the travel industry, is now a professional as an incoming partner!

PRICE

from€4790.00 € / person

✓ Trip includes

✕ Trip does not include

Ferry with cabin Genoa - Tunis & Tunis - Genoa (including port fees)
All overnight stays on the tour
All entries and visits
Expedition and service vehicle
Tour folder with equipment, packing, and checklist
Experienced tour guides with extensive country knowledge
Radio device throughout the entire tour
Travel insurance certificate (insolvency protection according to § 651r paragraph 4 BGB)
Catering from the expedition kitchen
All permits
Toll in Tunisia & Libya
From the sixth participating vehicle, second guide
Private cook on the expedition
Full board / lunch and dinner
Online co-guide for logistics and tour security
Use of satellite phone during the expedition in the Sahara
Local language tour guide

HIGHLIGHTS

Desert Adventure in the Libyan Sahara:

            Experience a unique 4x4 off-road expedition through the picturesque Hammada landscape.

Mandara Lakes: Water Paradise:

            Discover the surprising Mandara Lakes, a refreshing highlight in the desert.

Akkakus Mountains: Cultural Treasures:

            Impressive rock paintings and breathtaking landscapes in the Akkakus Mountains await you.

Sebha: Off-Road Challenge:

            Test your off-road skills in the challenging sand dunes around Sebha.

Ghadames: Historic Caravan City:

Ghadames, a former hub of caravan trade, transports you into Tunisian culture. Here, you combine adventure with history as you drive through the dusty tracks of the Algerian border, leaving the last dunes behind. The warm welcome in Sidi Bouzid, where a delicious dinner awaits, completes this unforgettable expedition through the Libyan Sahara.

The 4x4 Libya Desert Challenge Expedition

Level: 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️

Intermediate

from €4.790 / Person

22 Days 12

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11 Oct. 2025 to 01 Nov. 2025

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09 Oct. 2027 to 30 Oct. 2027

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07 Oct. 2028 to 28 Oct. 2028

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FAQS

Yes, participants must bring their own off-road/4x4 vehicle.
The route leads from Tunisia to Libya!
The tour is aimed at experienced off-roaders with desert experience.
Driving-wise, the Sahara of Libya is less challenging, as you have learned all the skills of dune driving during our Tunisia Pure Tour and are welcome to join ;-)
We will inform all participants in good time, and with an additional charge of € 500.-, we will carry out the expedition.
YES, it is, so every traveler must read the travel warnings from the Foreign Office in advance: https://tripolis.diplo.de/ly-de/deutschland-und-libyen/reise-sicherheit

4x4 expedition to Libya

Preface

Daily program: The 4x4 Libya Desert Challenge Expedition

PRICE

✓ Trip includes

✕ Trip does not include

HIGHLIGHTS

Additional options

Travel options

FAQS

Similar Adventures

OUR EXPERIENCE

For over 25 years, OVERCROSS® has been synonymous with guided 4x4 expeditions, self-drive offroad trips & adventures with off-road vehicles, authentic offroad journeys with a spirit of adventure.

19
Team members

120+
Countries

3000+
Completed tours

25+
Years of experience

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4x4 expedition to Libya

Preface

Daily program: The 4x4 Libya Desert Challenge Expedition

PRICE

✓ Trip includes

✕ Trip does not include

HIGHLIGHTS

Additional options

Travel options

FAQS

Similar Adventures

OUR EXPERIENCE

For over 25 years, OVERCROSS® has been synonymous with guided 4x4 expeditions, self-drive offroad trips & adventures with off-road vehicles, authentic offroad journeys with a spirit of adventure.

19Team members

120+Countries

3000+Completed tours

25+Years of experience

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19
Team members

120+
Countries

3000+
Completed tours

25+
Years of experience