Libya

Explore Worldwide Tour: Libyan Sahara

Tripoli Castle on the Mediterranean, Tripoli

 

Along the Libyan coast they are continuing to excavate Roman villas like this example showingbeautiful mosaic floors and wall paintings.

 

Leptis Magna has the greatest and most extensive remains of any Roman city. Founded by the Phoencians in the 5th century BC it came under the domination of Rome in the 3rd century BC. Due to its proximity to the Mediterranean and following a storm and torrential rains the site was flooded on the day visited

 

A troglodyte Berber dwelling. Comprising a communal pit dug down from the surface, rooms and corridors are carved into the walls leading off from the pit. This type of housing provided excellent protection from the harsh desert climate.

 

Travel across the Sahara was facilitated by the use of 4 wheel drive vehicles.

 

The group of adventure travellers

 

Travelling across the dunes and a storm gathering

 

A typical campsite, usually erected in a Wadi or other protected site.

 

Further views of the Sahara

 

The beautiful oasis in the middle of the Ubari Sand Sea

 

The Akakus Mountains has stunning scenery, unique rock formations and world famous examples of rock art. Dating back 12,000 years the art tells the history of the region originally settled by the Tuareg people. The animals depicted in the rock carvings demonstrate that the region was once fertile and supported a range of life.

 

The support crew for the safari including the drivers, cooks and general hands.

 

Examples of the stunning rock formations and scenery in the Akakus Mountains and surrounding desert.

 

Further views of the dunes and campsites

 

At night the support crew would smoke the "hubbly bubbly" after preparing the evening meal and attending to the next days provisions.

 

Mechanical problems were rare but expected due to the harsh environment.

 

I farwell the Sahara, one of the best trips ever.

 

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