Algeria is an attractive and alarming country at the same time. Many tourists avoid visiting this state due to the hectic environment. Some are afraid, and quite reasonably and deservedly, of the kidnapping of tourists taking place in the southern part of the country. In fact, Algeria, of course, is not the most peaceful country, but if you go there with the help of a tour operator, do not visit dangerous areas and follow all the instructions of your guide, then Algeria will give you the most pleasant experience. Camping in Algeria is not a common phenomenon, but if you try very hard, you can find them in any country.
Features of rest in Algeria
It is best to vacation in Algeria in the summer if you want to visit the coast. If you are planning to visit the Algerian Sahara, it is better to choose a less hot time - May or September. Although the coastline is almost a thousand kilometers away, there are very good beaches at Cape Sidi Fredge and the Turquoise Coast. You can visit them by settling in a nearby campsite. Although there are not so many of them in Algeria and most of them are located in nature, you can always find a place with the help of a tour operator. And traveling without the help of a travel agency to Algeria is highly discouraged.
A trip to Algeria is not suitable for every tourist, but if you like exotic, you can visit this unusual country. Going on an excursion, do not forget that you cannot take pictures of local residents here, especially girls and women. This can provoke a serious conflict, and even calling the police you may not get help. It is very important to know the customs of this country if you want to move outside the tourist group.
If you just want to spend time quietly on vacation, choose a camping remote from cities. There will likely be more tourists than locals, which means you won't be in such a precarious position among a foreign culture. Among the campgrounds existing in Algeria, one can note: Auberge Caravane de Tergit, Palm Inn, Bab Sahara.
Camping in Ahaggar National Park
Ahaggar is a national park in Algeria, located in the Sahara Desert, in the highlands of Ahaggara. These rocky highlands have a specific shape and offer beautiful natural views. The highest point in Ahaggar is Mount Tahat, which rises almost three kilometers above sea level. This volcanic mountain contains ancient human drawings that were made between 8000-2000 BC. Almost the entire park is covered with rocks and dunes, and the mountains sometimes have the most unusual shapes.
In summer, this park is dry and hot, so it is better to go to local campsites in late spring or early autumn. Precipitation is very rare here even in autumn and spring, so you can safely settle in a tent without fear of getting wet. The harsh continental climate provides fairly low temperatures in winter, so most of the campsites are closed during the winter.
Regardless of whether you live in a tent, a cabin or even a hotel, in a national park, you should be very careful about greenery. There is not much of it in the Sahara Desert area. Among the trees are cypresses, mastic, tamarisks, acacia, dates and olives. Wormwood also grows here, and among the animals there are jerboas, gerbils, Ethiopian hedgehogs and others. Among the larger inhabitants of the national park, one can distinguish cheetahs, maned wolves, spotted hyenas, antelopes, and various birds. You should not be afraid of animals, even predatory ones - the territories of the campsites are reliably protected from any representatives of the fauna.
