A short guide about Overland Expeditions to Libya
Until recently Libya was very hard to get to due to political restrictions, but now the country is slowly opening up to tourism. It is just a few hours south from mass tourist destinations in Tunisia. It has some great Roman sights in Leptis, Magna, Sabratha, Shahhat. It also has lots of desert with unique old desert cities such as Ghat, Ghadhames and numerous castles. There are also numerous mountains and desert lakes off Sebha down the Wadi al Haya valley (Valley of Life) such as Umm Al Maa, Mandara and Gaber Oun Lake.
Libya is at its best in October and November when the skies are clear, the temperatures are mild and, depending on end-of-summer rains, the desert may even have a greenish tinge in places. The next best period is from March through to early May, although there's a higher chance of sandstorms in April and, by May, temperatures are really starting to rise. December through to February is also a popular time, although temperatures can be surprisingly cool and night-time temperatures in the Sahara routinely drop below zero; 'sleeping' under the stars in sub-zero conditions is not recommended. In summer (mid-May to September), temperatures can be fiercely, unbearably, witheringly hot - don't even think of a desert expedition at this time.
With Desert sands to your left and cosmopolitan cities by the sea on your right, this could be your dream holiday. Why not have a look at what Tourabout has on offer for the interested traveller.