Sahara Desert

The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert and one of the harshest environments on the planet. SaharaDesert which is Arabic for “The Great Desert,” located in most of the northern region of Africa, is an ideal place for enjoying adventurous camel treks and camping under the sparkling starry skies.

The temperature varies from intense heat in the afternoon and cold freezing at nights which are a common phenomenon in this desert region. The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert and one of the harshest environments on the planet. SaharaDesert which is Arabic for “The Great Desert,” located in most of the northern regions of Africa, is an ideal place for enjoying adventurous camel treks and camping under the sparkling starry skies.

The temperature varies from intense heat in the afternoon and cold freezing at nights which are a common phenomenon in this desert regions.                 

It is believed by scientist that this desert was once a lush filled green land with lot of vegetations and variety of animals. With changing climate, the savanna turned into desert land. This land is mainly covered by sand and sand dunes but there are oasis present, which support life in the form of plants and animals in this region and most of the tribes living in the Sahara are nomadic groups who keep traveling across the desert settle around them.

Even after being a barren land there are many things to do in Sahara desert. You can enjoy trek from flat desert floor scattered with ancient fossils to perfect wind-blown sand-dunes, and salt-pans creating strange mirages, but here the trekking is diverse and demanding. There are other various activities that can be enjoyed here which include the desert safaris and camel caravans. The camel caravans usually start from Timbuktu and end at the oasis points in Taoudenni and Araouane. These treks are organized on demand. The camel caravans set out in the morning and go on for several days depending upon the distance the visitors wish to travel. Also you can enjoy the performances by the local snake charmers, acrobats, and jugglers are sources of entertainment at night. A Saharan safari is ideal for people who want to enjoy the beauty of nature and the taste of adventure for lifetime. 

People who have eperienced Sahara desert call it as desert of dreams and it has never disappointed anyone. A journey into the Sahara can be as varied as the desert itself, but there are some quintessential Saharan experiences.

Traveler Tips

• Make sure to check best time to Visit Sahara Desert
• Walking across the desert can be an exciting experience, but you need to be aware of the kind of creatures lurking around. It is best not to pick up anything moving on the desert, especially if it’s an almost 4-inch-long scorpion
• If you are a Star Wars fan, you will love to see the town where Anakin Skywalker grew up.
• The gigantic Sahara Desert covers a number of North African countries, which include Mauritiana, Western Sahara and Morocco on its west, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya on its north, Mali, Niger and Chad on its south, and Egypt and Sudan on its east

Sahara desert Facts

• The SaharaDesert is not always hot
• Even some parts of Sahara are still fertile
• It used to be very fertile farmland
• It has a very small population

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