Guelta D Archei Oasis Sahara Desert

Post by **being lonely** » Feb 08, 2015 Views: 1459

Guelta d'Archei is an oasis, or rather a guelta, in the heart of the Sahara desert. Guelta d'Archei is located in the Ennedi Plateau, in north-eastern Chad, hidden behind a canyon. Its waters sheltered by the towering sandstone cliffs typical of this region. Everyday, hundreds of camels are herded into the knee deep water of the guelta by passing caravans for them to drink and rest. Dung from thousands of camels excreted over hundreds of years have turned the water black.

Guelta dâ€™Archei represents one of the last remaining colonies of the Nile crocodile known in the Sahara today. The crocodiles feed on fish that survive on the algae that thrive on the waters fertilized by camel droppings. Guelta dâ€™Archei is indeed a zoological marvel.

Guelta d'Archei is a barren place, away from beaten paths. Reaching it requires a 4x4 and at least four days' travel from n'Djamena, the capital of Chad. From there, a trek of a few hours will take you to the place seen in these pictures.

John321 · Post by **John321** » Feb 09, 2015

The images of Guelta d'Archei are really wonderful and attractive. It is a new place for me. I never visited it in my whole traveling life. The images are really attractive. It is the Probably the most famous Guelta in the Sahara. After seeing your images, I will try to see it after finishing my oneonta oregon trip.

Post by **chandoo** » Feb 09, 2015

wow really interesting rocky place

John321 · Post by **John321** » Feb 10, 2015

chandoo wrote:wow really interesting rocky place

I agree with you chandoo! These are really wonderful rocky places. I want to know about your hobbies and your experiences in travel. Have you ever visited any place around the world in life? If yes, then you share your memorable experience with me? I am waiting for your reply anxiously.