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The Great Wall of China 2007
On 27th February 2010, whilst Britain is at it's coldest, Lynne will be attemptint to cross the remote desert terrain of the Sahara.
Long treks over the sandy terrain will push the limits as Lynne attempts another trek on the behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Below we have listed the daily itinery of the task Lynne will be taking head on.
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100% of all funds raised will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.
External Link: Macmillan Sahara Hike (LINK AWAITING APPROVAL BY MACMILLAN)
Sahara 2010 | Day by Day Itinerary (As Listed on Macmillan Website)
Day 1Fly from London Heathrow to Ouarzazate. We stay over night in a local hotel. |
Day 2 Ouarzazate-Erg LihoudiAfter briefing about the challenge that lies ahead, we drive to Oulad Driss, our starting point. Trekking begins after lunch in the late afternoon. We cross flat open plains followed by small sand dunes where we camp under the stars. Walking time approximately three hours. |
Day 3 Erg Lihoudi-Oued L'autrucheAfter an early start we walk through the small dunes of Erg Lihoudi. There are views of the Jebel Bani Mountains to the north and gently undulating dunes to the south. By mid afternoon we reach a flat rocky plateau, where we set up camp for the night. Walking time approximately seven hours. |
Day 4 Oued L'autruche-BougarnneToday we alternate between walking on soft sand and stony ground littered with the fossilised remains of sea creatures. Heading across low dunes our feet sink lower as the dunes become larger. Eventually we climb a small bluff and camp overlooking the dunes. Walking time approximately seven hours. |
Day 5 Bougarnne-Erg ChegagaWe head off down a gully onto the desert floor before facing several short climbs. The afternoon reveals magnificent views of the largest sand dunes of the region. We camp at the foot of these dunes, under the stars. Walking time approximately seven hours. |
Day 6 Erg Chegaga-Jebel BaniWe start the day with a spectacular climb to the top of a 120m dune and are rewarded with breathtaking views at the top. Having descended the other side, we spend the remainder of the day amongst the dunes passing the occasional nomadic encampment. Again we camp in the open air. Walking time approximately eight hours. |
Day 7 Jebel Bani-Iriki PanToday we see mirages across the flat salt pans of Iriki. This spectacular environment is vast and shimmering in the heat. Our final camp is on the edge of the salt pan and the sunset that awaits us is the perfect finale for our final night under the stars. Walking time approximately seven hours. |
Day 8 Iriki Pan-OuarzazateAt sunrise the next morning we embark on the last part of the journey in open trucks. This is great fun if not a little dusty! We are then transferred to Ouarzazate, where an afternoon of well deserved relaxation and a celebration meal await us. |
Day 9Transfer to Ouarzazate airport and fly back to London. |