Emi Koussi, the roof of the Saharan

FOR SEVEN DAYS YOU WALK FROM ENNERÌ MEDOUNGA TO THE VAST CALDERA OF ERRA KOHOR, CROSSING EVER‑CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS, THEN DESCENDING THROUGH THE GORGES OF YI YERRA, WHERE THE FINAL SURPRISE IS AN OASIS OF UNEXPECTED, REVITALIZING HOT SPRINGS.

To this is added the Borkou, with its tassili‑like landscapes and natural shelters preserving rock art from the Middle Holocene, when a lake lapped at the foothills of the Tibesti—a heritage that makes this journey one of the most spectacular treks in the entire Sahara.

The ascent of the Emi Koussi, supported by a caravan of camels and tubu camel drivers, is unforgettable, with its canyons of beautiful guelte, its small oases, remote villages, ignimbrite reliefs and exceptional views of the entire Tibesti. The crossing of the caldera, the exploration of the Erra Kohor, the small trou au natron, the ascent of the summit ridge and, finally, the descent through the Yi Yerra gorges, where as a last surprise one finds some unexpected and regenerating hot springs, are the highlights of one of the most beautiful randonnées one can do in the Sahara.

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The ascent of Emi Koussi, accompanied by a caravan of camels and Tubu camel drivers, is an unforgettable experience: canyons with clear gueltas, small oases, remote villages, magmatic outcrops, and panoramas that embrace the entire massif. Crossing the caldera, exploring Erra Kohor, the small trou au natron, climbing to the summit ridge, and finally descending toward the Yi Yerra springs are the defining moment.

Tour leader Spazi d’Avventura