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Libya
SAFARI SUGGESTIONS
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Warm sun, warm hearts. A great country full of history and breathtaking beauty. High mountain chains are just one of the beauties of its fabulous landscape with green fields and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. The desert, watered by magnificent oasis, extends far into Africa. Fabulous villages and cities are scattered amongst meadows, with oasis everywhere.
Libya's strategic, geographical position and profound history make it a vital link between the eastern and western parts of the Arab world, and between Europe and Africa. From the desert sands to the Mediterranean coast, Libya offers a concentration of Carthegian, Phoenecian, Roman, Greek, Byzantine, Islamic and Ottoman histories. These ancient civilizations have produced writings, drawings, engravings and many archaeological treasures such as palaces and forts. With such a rich history Libya now looks to the future and these wonderful pieces have become a major drawcard for the modern day visitor.
Some historical monuments include the engravings of the Akakus mountains, the drawings in the Matchandoush caves and the cities of Jarma, Zakara, and Sabha' in the south, and the historical city of Ghirza in the centre.
Tripoli, Libya's biggest city, is the queen of the seas. It is an historical site, the city of Islamic civilization, Arab art and handicraft, where every monument tells a story. Tripoli has changed little since its foundation in the first millennium BC: it is still a lush garden filled with olive trees, palms, grapevines, and orange groves. The city has a wealth of old and new monuments.
Travel east or west, to nearby Libdah or Sabratah, and soak up all the history. Shopping is a great pleasure, especially in the popular markets where you can buy a great variety of Libyan handicrafts such as traditional clothes, carpets, handmade gold and silver jewellery, copper and silver dishes, leather goods, and pottery.
Every kind of aquatic sport is practised in the resorts along the two thousand kilometres of splendid beaches. In the port of Benghazi you will find a combination of magnificent buildings with large, open spaces.
Head to the desert and as you go further and further in, all you meet are waves and waves, "the great sand sea", but then there are the refreshing oasis. It is a feast for the senses. The jewel of the desert is Ghadames, a mélange of natural beauty, important monuments and a distinctive architectural style for which it is famous.
Visiting Libya generally requires that you are part of an organised tour group travelling with a Libyan tourist company. However we can tailor-make an itinerary for you that meets these requirements, utilising established and experienced local tour operators. We can now easily let you see Libya in a way that will suit your time and budget. However we do suggest a privately guided trip where you have the undivided attention and knowledge of your local expert guide.
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