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The Starry Escape – New Year’s Eve 2026 at Lake Houidhate

The Starry Escape

6th Edition – New Year’s Eve 2026 at Lake Houidhate

5 Days / 4 Nights of Saharan Adventure

Departure: Dec 29, 2025 Return: Jan 2, 2026

Write Your New Chapter

Across five unforgettable editions, The Starry Escape has united dreamers under desert skies where laughter circles the fire, friendships spark forever, and hearts open beneath a billion stars. Imagine the glow of dawn on endless dunes and memories written in the golden sand.

Galerie 3x3 animée

Magical Itinerary

Day 1️⃣: TUNIS / DOUZ / TEMBAINE

Monday, December 29, 2025

  • 5:00 AM: Departure from Tunis to Douz (the gateway to the desert).
  • 9:00 AM: Brunch at a unique location.
  • 1:00 PM: Visit Douz market.
  • 2:00 PM: Departure to TEMBAINE (3h off-road & sand dunes).
  • 5:00 PM: Arrival at ABDELMOULA camp, settle in Royal tents.
  • 5:25 PM: Sunset at the camp.
  • Dinner and evening around the campfire, night in tents.

Day 2️⃣: TEMBAINE / DAKANIS / LAC HOUIDHATE

  • 7:30 AM: Breakfast.
  • 8:00 AM: Departure to Dakanis via El Jouireh, crossing the dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.
  • 12:00 PM: Arrival at Dakanis, picnic lunch, then continue to Lac Houidhate.
  • 3:00 PM: Arrival at the lakeside camp (intro to camping).
  • Sunset.
  • 7:30 PM: Traditional dinner prepared by our Saharan culinary staff.
  • Evening around the campfire.

Day 3️⃣: LAC HOUIDHATE (New Year's Day!)

  • 8:30 AM: Breakfast.
  • Free time to swim in the thermal waters.
  • Chill time: Sahara volleyball, football, croquet.
  • 12:30 PM: Picnic lunch.
  • 3:00 PM: 4x4 excursion to explore the massive dunes along the lake.
  • 5:00 PM: Sunset on the tallest dune (150m) with aperitif.
  • 8:00 PM: Special New Year's Eve dinner prepared by our culinary team.
  • Evening and fireworks show to celebrate 2026!

Day 4️⃣: LAC HOUIDHATE / TEMBAINE / DOUZ

  • 7:30 AM: Breakfast.
  • 8:30 AM: Learn to dismantle the camp.
  • 10:00 AM: Departure to Tenswen (impressive dunes, descents over 100m).
  • 1:00 PM: Picnic lunch at TENSWEN.
  • 3:00 PM: Arrival at TEMBAINE. Drive back to Douz via El Jbil park.
  • 6:30 PM: Arrival at Offra Douz Hotel (or similar).
  • 8:00 PM: Dinner at the hotel.

Day 5️⃣: DOUZ / MATMATA / TUNIS

  • 8:00 AM: Breakfast.
  • Free time in Douz (camel rides or quad biking – optional).
  • 11:00 AM: Departure to Tamezret and museum visit.
  • 1:00 PM: Visit the troglodyte houses of Matmata.
  • 1:30 PM: Traditional lunch at Gatsibo restaurant in Gabes, then return to Tunis.
  • 8:00 PM: Estimated arrival in Tunis.

Pricing & Booking

Standard Adventure

2145 DT

Per person (double or triple room/tent)

Children (-12 years)

1845 DT

Sharing with parents

Single Supplement

+300 DT

For a single room/tent

Luxury Option for the Final Night

Treat yourself to an upgrade at Douz Residence for the final night (Day 4) — enjoy premium comfort before your return.

Double Room
490 TND
per person

Single Room
890 TND
per person

✅ What’s Included in the Offer

  • Transportation in a 4x4 for 5 days (4 people per vehicle).
  • Lunch on the first day in Douz.
  • One night at Abdelmoula Camp on a half-board basis (Royal tent with private bathroom).
  • Two nights camping at Lac Houidhate with full board.
  • Necessary camping equipment (tent, mattress, lamps, chairs, sleeping bag).
  • One night at Sahara Douz Hotel or similar on half-board.
  • Visit to the Tamezret Museum.
  • A traditional lunch at Gatsibo restaurant in Gabes (Day 5).

⚠️ Important to Know

  • Remember to bring: pillow, flashlight, water bottle, hiking shoes, warm clothing for cold nights and your power bank.
  • Each person is allowed only one backpack.
  • Specify the type of camping tents (single, double, or triple).
  • Authorizations: Send your ID cards at least 72h in advance for necessary permits.
  • Spots are limited!!

Respect wildlife and nature: collect and sort waste, do not litter, keep the area clean.

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(+216) 72 323 046


contact@bonheurvoyage.com


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