OFF-ROAD-TOURS · LIBYA
The 4x4 Libya Desert Challenge Expedition
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.
How long?
22 Days
When?
Winter, Autumn
Price
$4,929
/ Person
The Journey
4x4 expedition to Libya
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.
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
01
Desert Adventure in the Libyan Sahara
01
Desert Adventure in the Libyan Sahara
Experience a unique 4x4 off-road expedition through the picturesque Hammada landscape.
02
Mandara Lakes: Water Paradise
02
Mandara Lakes: Water Paradise
Discover the surprising Mandara Lakes, a refreshing highlight in the desert.
03
Akkakus Mountains: Cultural Treasures
03
Akkakus Mountains: Cultural Treasures
Impressive rock paintings and breathtaking landscapes in the Akkakus Mountains await you.
04
Sebha: Off-Road Challenge
04
Sebha: Off-Road Challenge
Test your off-road skills in the challenging sand dunes around Sebha.
05
Ghadames: Historic Caravan City
05
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.
Days 1–10
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.
Questions about the tour itinerary?
Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
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!
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PRICE
from
€ 4.929
/ person
Price Options
Fahrer im eigenen Geländewagen
€ 4.929
Additional Options
Rental SUVs for this expedition
€ 5.150
Have questions about price or what's included?
Trip includes
- 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
FAQS
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Yes, participants must bring their own off-road/4x4 vehicle.
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The route leads from Tunisia to Libya!
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The tour is aimed at experienced off-roaders with desert experience.
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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 ;-)
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We will inform all participants in good time, and with an additional charge of € 500.-, we will carry out the expedition.
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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
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OVERCROSS note on itinerary
The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.Terms and Conditions of OVERCROSS
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