Complete guide
The Sabria desert, in the Tunisian Sahara
Where the camp is, when to come, and what you can actually do there.
Where Sabria is
Sabria sits in the Kébili governorate, at the edge of the Tunisian Sahara — the region that holds most of the country's desert, alongside Douz, Ksar Ghilane, Tozeur, Tataouine, and Matmata.
That's where our camp is: traditional tents, camels, and quads, right at the line between the palm grove and the first dunes.
When to go
The best window runs October through April: warm but manageable days, cool nights — exactly right for sleeping outdoors without suffering from heat or cold.
July and August are worth avoiding: daytime temperatures regularly pass 40°C (104°F), which makes anything in direct sun hard going.
What there is to do in Sabria
Three experiences make up most trips here: the camel trek, the quad safari, and dune sandboarding — each booked as an add-on to a night's stay or a bivouac.
The stay itself comes in two shapes: the fixed camp, with a choice of accommodation (tent, room, or dune suite), or the bivouac, a simpler night further into the dunes.
Practical information
No prior experience is needed for any of the three activities — every session opens with an on-site briefing. Minimum age for the quad is 16 with photo ID; children aged six and up can ride a camel with an adult.
Phone signal is intermittent once you're in the dunes — every guide carries a satellite messenger, and the base knows each group's route and expected return time.
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