Sandboarding and desert dune adventures in Continental and South Africa.
Experience sandboarding across Egypt’s stunning deserts—from the Great Sand Sea near Siwa to the dunes of Sinai and Nubian Desert. Combine thrilling rides with desert safaris, camel rides, and more for an unforgettable adventure in one of the world’s most iconic landscapes.
The Akobo Desert, located between Ethiopia and South Sudan, is a complex region featuring swamps and extreme weather. Discover ten fascinating facts that highlight its cultural richness and ecological significance.
Egypt has officially announced Jirian, a visionary new desert city west of Cairo designed around a man-made Nile River channel. Covering 6.8 million square meters, Jirian will house up to 3 million families and integrate residential, commercial, educational, and recreational zones.
Morocco has many incredible deserts to offer, so the popularity of sandboarding as a recreational activity does not come as a surprise. You can surf… Read More »Sand Surfing in Morocco: Agadir, Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga dunes
Ten must-visit destinations in the Sahara Desert. Key locations include Merzouga for camel trekking, Siwa Oasis for hot springs, and Ait Benhaddou for its historic kasbahs. Each destination features essential activities and attractions, providing a clear roadmap for travelers looking to explore the beauty and culture of the Sahara.
A rare rainfall in southeastern Morocco’s Sahara Desert has created blue lagoons, nourishing drought-stricken regions with more water than seen in decades. While this deluge helps replenish groundwater, it also caused flash floods that left over 20 dead and damaged harvests, leading to emergency relief measures.
The Sahara is a vast and unforgiving desert, notorious for its extreme temperatures, lack of water, and frequent sandstorms. But in addition to the harsh environmental conditions, the region is also plagued by criminal activities, including human trafficking, drug smuggling, and terrorism. Criminal organizations take advantage of the vast and remote landscape to operate with impunity, making the Sahara a dangerous place for travelers and locals alike.
It is possible to practice sandboarding in the Lompoul Desert, located in the region of Foundiougne in Senegal, on many of its several large dunes… Read More »Sandboarding in Senegal
Coastal deserts are deserts located in coastal areas, generally at the western edges of continents near the tropics. Coastal deserts are characterized by low levels… Read More »What is a Coastal Desert?
Algeria is the largest country in Africa, and much of its territory is covered by the Sahara desert. There are countless massive sand dunes where… Read More »Sandboarding in Algeria