8 Days Tunisia Essential Discovery Private Tour

Excellent driver and guide but AWFUL 4x4 Tozeur Excursions Planning

I am giving a 5-star rating solely for the driver, Mr. Adem (From KHRIBICH Car Rental); the SAHARANSKY guide, Mr. Faycel and the admin, Miss Nadine. My driver (Mr. Adem) has been very helpful since the moment he picked me up from Tunis–Carthage Airport in the early hours of nearly 2AM and safely transferring me to the hotel. Upon arrival, he also assisted in sorting out my hotel reservations. Throughout my 8D7N private tour, he was always punctual, arriving on time or even earlier every day. On the last day, he also dropped me safely back at the airport. Mr. Faycel was a kind and great guide throughout the trip. He is knowledgeable about all the sites we visited and is also a very good photographer, which I truly appreciated. Miss Nadine was very helpful in resolving the hiccups that occurred during the trip and provided timely support. The negative side for my trip was happened on 30 Dec 2025 (Tuesday) for the Tozeur excursion visiting (Tamerza/Chebika/Mides Cayon) was supposed to be a private tour with a 4x4 vehicle. Instead, the trip was conducted using a normal car and I was also asked to share the tour with another traveler from the USA. Moreover, without the 4x4 vehicle. We have no choice to skip part of the desert sites such as Ong Jemel. Please understand clearly that I paid for a private tour with a 4x4 and this should have been arranged in advance, especially since I booked my SAHARANSKY trip a long time ago. The explanation given by Mr. Mustapha that it is peak season and all 4x4 vehicles were fully booked which is unacceptable. What kind of excuse is this? This feels like a clear attempt to take advantage of me. I was charged for a private tour with a 4x4, but ended up on a shared tour WITHOUT a 4x4 vehicle. This is a complete disaster and far below acceptable service standards.

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Best Trip Ever - Underrated Country

An absolutely wonderful experience!! Boutheina and our driver took care of us extremely well and went above and beyond to drive us to a Star Wars film site near Tozeur that was not originally on the itinerary. They listened to our requests and delivered extremely well. Boutheina, the guide, was extremely well-versed in all of the sites we visited and kept good company as we traveled with her day and night throughout the Sahara. I would rate 5.5 stars if I could. Truly amazed by this country and all the excellent things it had to offer!

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Loved our visit in Tunisia with Saharansky

We toured all over from Tunis, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Dougga, Berber villages, Star Wars Village and sites, The English Patient desert sites, camel ride in Sahara, and many more cultural experiences. Our guide was an exceptional proud Tunisian / Berber woman by the name of Bouthenia. She was a wealth of knowledge and very kind.

Response from the operator: Dear Dr Richard, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are delighted to hear that your tour of Tunisia was so enriching and diverse. From the historic sites of Tunis, Carthage, and Dougga to the picturesque Sidi Bou Said and the unique Berber villages, it sounds like you experienced the very best of the beautiful Tunisia. We are particularly pleased to know that Bouthenia, your guide, contributed significantly to your journey. Her knowledge and kindness reflect the warm hospitality we strive to offer all our guests. Your camel ride in the Sahara and visits to the Star Wars Village and The English Patient desert sites add a unique and adventurous aspect to your cultural exploration, making your trip truly unforgettable. Thank you once again for choosing to explore Tunisia with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more adventures in the future. Warm regards, Khalid

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Incredible immersive experience

This was the most perfectly organised and implemented tour I have done. My wife and I are in our late 50s and not in the most athletic of condition. We loved it. So what do you actually get? 7 nights at good quality 4* hotels around the country. Breakfast and dinner buffet meals. Lunch on the road. Skilled drivers of comfortable modern landcruisers. Expert tour guide who knows his own country and wants to explain it to you. Entry fees to sites. Excellent range of historical, cultural and geographical experiences. There are some serious WTF moments in this tour! For me the tophet of Carthage, the Bardo Museum, Dougga’s THIS.IS.ROME. temple of the Capitoline Trinity, the Kairouan mosque, the sunset in the Saharan desert (yes, its worth the 4 hour trip through the sand dunes.), the alien landscapes just…yes. Now the downside points: 1. This requires a lot of walking and an element of fitness to enjoy. You don’t have to be an athlete but there are lots of steps. A fat, white guy managed it. 2. The drive into the desert is also challenging. 3. If you are a pale white guy like me, beware the sun. You must wear a hat. Screen up. 4. The food is plentiful and good quality but your gut bacteria may not be friendly with the locals. Bring Imodium or equivalent. I lasted until Day 5 before too much harissa intake got me (and i like spice). 5. Drinks are extra, payable at the hotel. There is a sort of beer, Celtia, available and some very good red wines, (e.g. Mago) but we mostly stuck with bottled water. This is an Islamic culture and not all restaurants have alcohol. Oddly, diet drinks are also rare. The water is fine. 6. Information Overload! To me this was completely new. A strange alien world. By the time you’re standing on a sand dune that you have previously only seen in Nat Geo images, well, your head will be so full of data that you will feel stunned. I am quite serious. This is a fully immersive experience. 7. The insects bite. Make sure you have repellant and antihistamines. As long as you do, you will be fine. General recommendation: It’s ok. You don’t have to buy a carpet unless you want to. ;-) There are shopping opportunities along the way but not high pressure ones. Tipping is welcome and reasonable. The general principle of giving to non-aggressive beggars is also a nice thing to do and appreciated by the locals. Horde your small notes and coins. This is an Islamic culture. Their culture, their rules. Dress modestly where needed. My wife kept a headscarf in her handbag so we could visit some of the special places. Their beliefs and opinions won’t necessarily match yours but that’s why you’re here isn’t it? They’re nice people. If you don’t speak Arabic, touch up on your French. Very useful. I cannot praise Saharan Sky highly enough for this experience.

Response from the operator: Dear Mike, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and insightful review of your tour with us. We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife had an enjoyable experience. Your praise for the organization and implementation of the tour, as well as the quality of the accommodations, meals, and activities, is greatly appreciated. We're glad that you found the drivers skilled, the guide knowledgeable, and the experiences enriching. We acknowledge the points you mentioned about the physical demands of the tour and the need for fitness, sun protection, and other practical considerations. These are valuable tips for future travelers, and we will ensure to communicate these aspects. We are also happy to hear that the cultural immersion and unique experiences left a lasting impression on you. The "WTF moments" you described are exactly what we aim to provide – unforgettable memories that go beyond the ordinary. Thank you for your kind words about our local culture and your respectful approach to it. We believe that understanding and appreciating the local customs enriches the travel experience. We are delighted that you found the tour rewarding and that you hold SaharanSky in high regard. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure soon! Warm regards, The SaharanSky Team

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I cannot recommend this trip highly enough

As an avid independent traveller for over 35 years, I was impressed with the exceptional variety of cultural and culinary experiences, as well as the physical adventures, we had on this tour of Tunisia. Our tour leader Mustapha was intelligent, witty, well-connected and clearly well-respected by all the locals we interacted with on our trip. He taught us all so much, and facilitated some extraordinary experiences that will stay with me for life. My fellow travellers were a wide spectrum of ages, but of similar mindset, values and physical capability...which provided an abundance of good natured banter and laughs...and hopefully some enduring friendships. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough.

Response from the operator: Dear Kayla, Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback ! We work hard to meet high standards like yours, and we're happy to hear we did so. We appreciate seeing our guests have a pleasant experience, thanks to our excellent guides, drivers and entire team, who guarantee that our guests have the greatest possible experiences. We will be sure to let our team know that they made an impact during your tour with us. We really appreciate you being a loyal guest and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime. We hope to see you again soon with us. SAHARANSKY Team

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