Tour Overview
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Mauritania — Complete Discovery |
| Price From | $2,070 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Complete Discovery / Adventure |
| Data Source | TourRadar / Mauritania Tours — 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1-2: Nouakchott & Atlantic Coast
Explore Mauritania’s capital: Port de Pêche fish market, National Museum, the camel market, and the vibrant craft souk. Day 2 drive to the Banc d’Arguin National Park (UNESCO World Heritage), a critical stopover for millions of migratory birds along the East Atlantic Flyway — flamingos, pelicans, and terns in staggering numbers. Visit traditional Imraguen fishing villages.
Day 3-4: Adrar & Chinguetti
Journey into the Adrar region. Two days exploring Chinguetti’s ancient libraries, Ouadane’s ruins, and the astonishing Eye of the Sahara. Camp under the Saharan stars, the Milky Way blazing across an unpolluted sky.
Day 5: Terjit Oasis
Full day in Terjit, swimming and relaxing in the canyon oasis. Meet nomadic families who bring their herds to drink at the springs. Traditional Mauritanian mint tea ceremony.
Day 6: Iron Ore Train — World’s Longest Train
Drive to Nouadhibou. Ride a section of the legendary Iron Ore Train — one of the world’s longest and heaviest trains at 2.5km, carrying iron ore 700km across the Sahara to the Atlantic coast. Choose between the passenger carriage or the adventurous open-top ore wagon (experienced travelers only).
Day 7: Nouadhibou & Cap Blanc
Visit Cap Blanc (Ras Nouadhibou), where the Sahara plunges into the Atlantic. One of the world’s largest ship graveyards — dozens of abandoned vessels rusting on the shore. Visit the monk seal colony. Drive back to Nouakchott via the coastal road.
Day 8: Departure
Final morning in Nouakchott. Transfer to airport.
Inclusions
- 7 nights (hotels, desert camp, guesthouse)
- Daily breakfast + 6 dinners
- 4×4 vehicles throughout
- Banc d’Arguin National Park entry
- Chinguetti, Ouadane, Richat Structure
- Iron Ore Train experience
- Cap Blanc ship graveyard
- English-speaking guide
- Airport transfers
Why Mauritania
- The Iron Ore Train — ride the world’s longest train (2.5km) across 700km of Sahara
- Banc d’Arguin — a UNESCO World Heritage bird sanctuary with millions of migratory birds
- Cap Blanc ship graveyard — one of the world’s most surreal coastal landscapes
- Full Sahara immersion: ancient cities, nomad culture, desert camping, and Atlantic coastline
- Fewer than 10,000 tourists per year visit this extraordinary country
