An eight-day walking trek with a donkey caravan through the gueltas and rock-art shelters of Tadjelaïne and Iherir, the valleys that made Henri Lhote famous.
In the 1950s the French explorer Henri Lhote spent months copying the paintings of the northern Tassili n'Ajjer. This trek follows the valleys where he worked: Tadjelaïne, Iherir and their side canyons, where permanent pools of water (gueltas) still shelter oleanders, reeds and the occasional fish.
You walk three to five hours a day on sand and rock while a small caravan carries the camp. Our Tuareg guide leads you to painted shelters that few visitors see, from cattle herds to hunting scenes, and sets up camp each evening in a different canyon. Rustic comfort, unforgettable places.
Welcome at Djanet airport by the SEFAR team and transfer to a guesthouse in the palm grove.
4x4 drive north to the engravings of Tin Tehrert, then first steps on foot into the Tadjelaïne valley where the caravan waits.
A walk up to the rock pools of Talmest and on to the high ground of Tehoun Terouhat; camp near the water.
A day among the shelters of Iherir and Tin Abeignar, with time to look closely at cattle scenes and human figures.
Paintings of Tan Toudouft in the morning, then a hike to the guelta of In Imededen in its narrow gorge.
Back in Tadjelaïne to see the Tiaraournine paintings, then an easy walk to the meeting point of two wadis.
Last cave paintings at Tahi Lahi, farewell to the cameleers and drive back to Djanet.
Transfer to Djanet airport for your flight.
A valid passport (6 months) and an Algerian visa or visa-on-arrival authorisation are required. We send the invitation documents you need once your booking is confirmed. See our practical information (checked 19 October 2026).
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