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In a remote corner of the Sahara, massive sandstone arches, deep gorges, and wind-sculpted rock formations rise from the desert like natural monuments.

The Ennedi Plateau in Chad is wild and untouched, and getting there is part of the adventure. Most travelers fly into N'Djamena and then take a multi-day 4x4 journey across endless desert to reach it.

One of the highlights is Aloba Arch it's enormous, one of the biggest natural arches on Earth. And scattered around the area, you’ll find ancient rock art in caves and crocodile-filled gueltas, which are these desert pools that somehow never dry up.

What makes the place even more special is how remote and quiet it is.

You’re out camping under super clear night skies, and some days you might not see anyone else at all.

Local Toubou guides know the land like the back of their hand and share stories that really bring it to life.

It’s not the easiest destination, but that’s part of what makes it so memorable.

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