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Itinerary: for independent travellers and groups: strange but true!
Itinerary Code:
PH13 Duration: 13 Days Tour
Although
Libya has a number of unusual places that mystified the minds of locals,
scholars and travellers, and is the home of jinn-related lore and stories going
back thousands of years, somehow it failed to make it to Lonely Planet's
list of paranormal travel sites, such as
Area 51 in Nevada, Bermuda Triangle, or the nearby Pyramids of Egypt.
The
alien-like rock art of Acacus illustrates a kind of mysterious mythology of strange
creatures, including figures with no heads; others with round heads and wearing
alien-like masks; some with one eye; an antelope with an elephant's body; tall
and skinny figures, involved in some kind of strange ceremonies; and some bizarre
rituals and compositions that led many writers to associate the area with ancient
alien landings, just as they alleged with Area 51.
As
a result we have decided to design this tour specifically for those who are interested
in paranormal holidays. This tour includes a visit to the famous Mountain of
Ghosts near the Acacus mountains in the far south of Libya - an area very much
alien in both: appearance and atmosphere; as well as a visit to another site
in Nafousa Mountain, where cars move up the road (uphill) with the engine
turned off.
As many of the unexplained phenomenon
turn out to have (unknown) scientific explanations, this one appears to involve
some form of magnetism or an unknown earth force that works on objects like metal
and even water, but has no effect on humans - that is if you stand still you
will not be dragged uphill involuntarily! Imagine the thought?
Day
1
Upon arrival in Tripoli you will
be met by your guide, who will complete
the entry formalities for
you, and escort you to your
hotel. Depending on time of arrival, you will explore some of Tripoli's main sites of interest, like Assaraya Alhamra
Museum (the National Museum), the Old City and
its network of narrow, roofed-streets,
arches and covered souks, and
the Arch of Marcus Aurelius.
Day 2
Site 1
Cars move uphill with engine turned off!
Today you will leave the capital and
head for Nafousa Mountain, beginning with Yefren, a drive along its cliffs
to see some of its ancient and mountain-top
villages, then back to the main road again and continue towards your first paranormal
stop, which we call " Earth-Force-1", where you can see how a car
can go uphill with the engine turned off. Explore this strange landscape, take
some photos or videos, then back to the main road.
The following video is the property of Temehu.com. It is taken in an area
which appears to have some form of earth force or magnetic force capable of pulling
metal objects, like cars and lorries, up the hill. The video is 100% real and
shows the car moving by itself up the road with the engine turned off and without
a driver. As soon as you remove the handbrake, the car will start speeding up,
forcing you to jump in after a short distance and pull the handbrake to stop
the car. The car seems to gradually veer to the left of
the road, indicating that the force is coming more from the left side of the
road.
It is clearly visible behind the car that
the road is actually coming up and not just an illusion. You would expect the
car to reverse if you let the handbrake loose; but it moves up the road instead!
Well, that is not normal.
A few years later we came across this video which lists similar sites from around the world. The cause however is still not known: it could be a gravitational anomaly or an illusion. The most amazing is the last site in the video.
5 Places Where Gravity Doesn't Seem To EXIST!
Continue to Kabaw or Nalut for the night.
Days
3 & 4
Today you will spend some
time exploring Nalut, before continuing to Ghadames, and transfer to the hotel.
On the following day you will explore the oasis town of Ghadames, visit Ras
Al-Ghoul.
Days
5, 6, 7, 8
Early morning drive to Tkerkiba
via Sabha. In the following morning you will begin the drive towards
the second mysterious site: the Mountain of the Jinn or the Fortress of the Ghosts.
Site 2
Kaf Ajnoun (Cave of The Jinn)
The Jinn Mountain:
The haunted natural rock Fortress
of Ghosts or the Cave of the Jinn is located in the southern
region of Libya, about 25 km
north of Ghat. It
is bordered by
Wadi Tanezuft along the
east and the Algerian border from the west.
The Idinen summit is about 1280 metres
high, and is an offshoot
of the mountains nearby. The trail from the Algerian
border side of the mountain, from Wadi Meggedet to Ghat, allows an excellent
view of this strange mountain. In fact Wadi Meggedet itself is also the home
of some bizarre rock formations of massive sculptures of unusual formations.
Wadi Meggedet
In North African lore a jinni is an invisible spirit
believed to inhabit the subterranean earth and can appear in the form of a human
or any other animal. There are so many stories in Libyan folklore about humans
whom you might meet during the course of life, talk to, and walk with but in
reality they are not humans! According to the explorer Hugh Clapperton, who visited
the area in 1822, some of the inhabitants of the mountain, apparently with red
hair, were heard to beat their drums at night and fire their musquets. Looking
like a hunted citadel crowned with a magical fortress-like summit the mountain
was thus assumed to be the abode of mythical beings. According to Berber Tuareg
mythology the Devil's Hill was once a "Hall of Council" were genies
met to discuss their affairs. Locals and travellers have reported hearing strange
sounds coming from the
mountain and there are various strange stories
about encounters with other beings.
For more on this please see https://www.temehu.com/Cities_sites/kaf-ajnoun.htm .
Owing to stories like these and similar other
strange tales, it is often difficult, if not impossible,
to get the locals to
go up the mountain with
tourists, and therefore
you should be prepared
to do the ascent without
any local guide. The
guide and the driver
would set up camp at
the base of the mountain
and wait for your safe return. This tour
includes a sightseeing tour of the sight and the surrounding area and does not
include a climb to the summit.
Site 3
From The
Para-Normal To The Extra-Ordinary & Alien Gods
The third part of the holiday
will introduce you to the paranormal activity recorded on the surface of rocks
and dark caves by our prehistoric ancestors thousands of years ago, in what is
known as anthropomorphic art. The subject of many of these prehistoric paintings
is somewhat mysterious and strongly suggests
a kind of strange mythology, rich in headless figures, one-eyed heads, round-headed
aliens-looking forms, fabulous animals (such as an antelope with an elephant's
body), and some bizarre abstract formations that rival the natural basalt and
sand-stone formation of the Acacus mountains; which some writers linked with
alien visitors who allegedly visited the Sahara in the past.
Of course, this not-out-of-Africa view
negatively assumes local Africans to have been incapable of such advanced art
in such distant past, and instead attributes the culture to some aliens from
outer space. But the fact remains that these drawings are human-made, drawn by
our early African ancestors, probably in relation to some visions they had in
their dreams, or in relation to some religious rituals and tasks. No one can
tell us what went-on on their minds at such a distant point in time, but
the subject is more likely to have been based on mythical expressions and ritualistic-dance
masks, rather than Von D?niken's extraterrestrial space crafts and chariots
of the gods.
Day
9
Today you will head for Sabha
and take the flight back to Tripoli, and then an evening flight from Tripoli
to Benghazi, transfer to the hotel.
Day
10
Site 4
The Ancient Cyrenaican Slontah Grotto:
the site of somewhat hideous disembodied
heads.
Slontha Grotto is an
ancient Libyan temple dating to the pagan
period before the Greek occupation of Cyrenaica, and located high in the Green
Mountain's groves among many other caves, totally hidden for thousands of years.
The temple is rich in carvings of strange faces, unusual human figures and animals,
disembodied heads, and bizarre and deformed bodies engraved
directly onto the rocks. From the images presented it is probably safe to assume
that the sculptures were carved in association with the worship of the dead and
more probably in relation to the Snake-goddess.
Pleas see
https://www.temehu.com/Cities_sites/slontah.htm for details.
Continue to Cyrene for the night.
Day
11
A quick tour of the Greek site of Cyrene, then continue towards the final site in this tour.
Morning drive to Benghazi for the flight to
Tripoli, transfer to the hotel.
Day
13
Departure & farewell.
How this holiday makes a difference?
We are a Libyan tourism company operating from Libya, we employ local services, and all our camping staff, drivers and desert experts are locals. This means that all operational costs of our tours pour directly into the Libyan economy, and booking your holiday directly with us would make a big difference to all of us in Libya. We provide real experience holidays by arranging for our visitors to meet and mix with the local people, camp and stop anywhere they like, customise their itineraries, attend cultural events and festivals where applicable, and visit local families and try traditional foods. To help preserve and support our local culture and heritage we have provided comprehensive guides and free coverage in our website of local festivals, crafts, industries, rock art galleries, and have created Libya's first online museum of Libyan museums for the world to see and visit, free of charge. Needless to say Libya's archaeological sites are nearly empty most of the time and thus provide a unique and private touring experience.
Itinerary Code: PH13
Duration: 13 Days Tour
Small Group Tours
Unlike most tour companies we have no minimum requirement to take part in
our tours. You can come along by yourself, with a friend, or with a group of
friends. Coming with a friend nearly halves the price of your tour.
You can also take part in a group tour if you prefer group tours and if there
are groups matching your specifications (date, destinations, etc.) which you
can join.
If you are just looking for an operator to put
together an itinerary for your private group, then we will be delighted to design
a program to suit your needs.
Accommodation
Itinerary Code:
PH13 Duration: 13 Days Tour
Hotels are optional. They will be included in the price if requested. Independent travellers can pick and choose their hotels as they go.
Hotels in Libya
If 3-star hotels were requested or included in the price then we normally use the
best ones available, like Al Andalus hotel in Tripoli,? Severus hotel in Leptis
Magna, and Dar Germa in Germa.
If 4-star hotels were requested or included in the price then we must inform you that
these hotels can be found only in Tripoli, Benghazi and one in Ghadames. For
example, we can use Alkendi hotel or the Grand Hotel (Alkabir) in Tripoli, or
Almanara hotel in Apollonia; but we can use any hotel of your choice and calculate
the price accordingly.
We are not affiliated with any of these hotels, and we only recommend
those hotels with good customer feedback. We also do like the traditional
style and Berber designs employed in the construction of some hotels, like
El-Khan and Zumit hotels in Tripoli and the grand Dar Ghadames hotel in Ghadames
for their traditional styles that reflect the local culture as well as for their
high standards and to allow our visitors to experience something different to
the usual hotels.? However, you are always welcome to suggest any other hotel
you like, and where there are no bookings requested or confirmed?in advance we
do allow our? visitors to pick and choose their hotels as they go, after arrival,
but availability during season cannot be guaranteed without booking in advance.
However, if you are not specific about a particular hotel, then there are plenty
of good hotels to choose from.
Camping Sites in Libya
Camping sites wherever to be found are also locally managed and provide basic services.
Where camping sites cannot be found, your guide can either find a suitable and
safe place for you to camp, or take you to the nearest hotel that provides camping
places for a small fee. Some desert camping sites can be very expensive, up to
250 Libyan Dinar per a tent, and therefore these are often not included in our
budget tours. We do however provide our own tents (small and large)
and other camping equipment like mats, mattresses and blankets (all new) for
free camping; but we do not recommend sharing nor do we provide sleeping bags,
unless on request.
Hostels in Libya
If hostels were requested in the program, then the quality of the service
expected is provided as is. We cannot reserve rooms in hostels as there are no
reservation services. Please refer to our guide to hostels in Libya for more information.
Prices & Services
Set Your Own Price
Generally speaking we are committed to providing good tours at reasonable price without compromising on quality. In fact our system allows you the freedom to pay for the quality level you require.
There are various factors that can affect the price. For example, some visitors want 4-star hotels, others want 3-star hotels, while there are those who prefer to use hostels or camp in the open beneath the desert's stars. Some tourists want food included in the price, while others prefer to travel light. The time chosen to visit Libya will also influence the costs, as heavy demand on scarce services tends to push the price up of some services like hotels.
Travel companies that offer fixed price tours tend to mandate the same services on the whole group, regardless of personal preferences. We are dedicated to offering quality services based on personal needs. Once you get in touch with us regarding a particular tour or itinerary, we will contact you to discuss the exact services you require and then set a price for your tour based on those preferences.
This means that it is you who decides the price by choosing to pay only for the services you require.
Basic Services:
Libyan visa on arrival
Airport/border formalities & transfers
Passport registration
Guide & his full costs
Advertised or agreed itinerary
Private air-conditioned transport
Desert transport & expert (where applicable)
Internal flights (where shown in program)
Extra Services:
Accommodation in 3-star and/or 4-star hotels
Accommodation in hostels
Camping fees and fixed camping sites charges
Food (full board or half board. Breakfast is included in all hotel prices)
Museum
&
archaeological sites entrance fees
Museum
&
archaeological guides
Any other request not listed in the above basic required services list
Price does not include any of the following services:
Vehicle charges & taxes
Travel insurance
Photography fees
Personal expenditure & souvenirs
Anything else not specified in the above services list
Payment
Details
Itinerary Code:
PH13 Duration: 13 Days Tour
Cash: full payment is required in Euro on arrival, with the option to pay in advance if preferred. If you cannot pay in Euro, then the next preferred currency is US Dollar or British Pound. The amount shown in Libyan Dinars (if any) is the amount to pay on arrival, converted to Euro currency according to the rates of exchange current at the time of paying.
ATM's: if for any reason you cannot bring cash with you, then you can use your credit card to withdraw cash from ATM's, which are found only in the major cities, airports, like Tripoli and Benghazi, and a few other towns.
Bank Transfer: if you prefer to pay in advance,
then we can arrange for you to pay via bank transfer, where you can pay from
your bank account directly into our bank account in Libya.
Travellers cheques are becoming part of the past in Libya
and can be very hard to find a bank that accepts them. However, when you do find
a bank that accepts them, then you need to provide a document showing your name(s)
and the list of the cheques' serial numbers, normally obtained from the bank
that issued the cheques. If you are bringing any travellers cheques with you,
please make sure you obtain this document from your bank.
Deposit Payment:
The amount to pay differs from one case to another. You will be notified via email during negotiations of how much deposit you need to pay, if any. Usually there is no deposit to pay.
No deposit or advance payment is required from independent and private travellers as long as there are no hotel bookings required. Hotels in Libya will not confirm bookings without payment. Hostels in Libya do not accept bookings.
For groups arriving together as part of one group organised by another tour operator or a travel agent, then there will be no deposit to pay. Full payment must be made on arrival by the tour leader. If hotel bookings are required, then a deposit to cover the hotel reservation may be necessary, depending on the category of hotels chosen.
No deposit is required from individuals booking a place in one of our group tours if booking is made three months or more before arrival; but if booking is made within three months of travel, then we require a deposit payment to guarantee the tour for the other members of the group.
