Africa

Ksar Ghilane & Pansea Tented Camp

The remote oasis of Ksar Ghilane, in southern central Tunisia, is accessible only by 4x4 vehicle.

At Ksar Ghilane you are surrounded by the stunning dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental and some of the finest desert scenery in Tunisia. The ksar (fortified Berber stronghold) was originally an ancient Roman fort, a desert outpost on the Limes Tripolitanus defensive line, later modified by local Berber tribesmen in the 16th Century. Nearby is the little oasis fed by hot springs and surrounded by graceful tamarisk trees.

Pansea Tented Camp is one of Tunisia’s most fabulous places to stay, a romantic and luxurious desert camp consisting of 60 spacious white guest tents, surrounded by date palms and tamarisk trees. The decor is traditional, with kilim rugs covering the walls, while more modern comforts include en suite bathroom facilities, air-conditioning and large double beds. The camp also boasts a natural spring-fed swimming pool and hammam with massages.