Golden light over the Sahara dunes

No phone. Completely free. 10 days in the Tunisian Sahara.

November 2 – 11, 2026  ·  Tunisia

Silent walking with camels, guided by Bedouins,
sleeping beneath the endless stars of the open desert.

Reserve your place
Someone lying back in a Sahara dune, arms spread, face to the sky

24 hours alone. In the desert.

Halfway through the trip you walk out to a dune of your own with a sleeping bag, water and a bag of dates. No phones, no plans, just yourself. You are going to have the time of your life — becoming the happiest, loveliest, most fulfilled person in your own world. By night you enjoy your own fire, and later you lie on the sand counting more stars than you knew existed.

The morning after, you either want to go another full week alone, or you're too excited to share with everyone what an amazing experience you had.

Alone, not lost. The Bedouins always know exactly where you are.

01 — The experience

How each day unfolds

Sunrise yoga session as the Sahara sun rises over the dunes
01

Sunrise Yoga
& Meditation

Each morning opens with gentle, dynamic movement, breathwork and guided meditation — a quiet moment to breathe, stretch, and set an intention for the day.

02

Silent walking
& camel riding

Walk in silence beside the camel caravan — no talking, no distractions. A moving meditation. The rhythm of the desert slows the mind.

Silent walk with the camel caravan through golden dunes
Evening gathering around a warm campfire under the stars
03

Campfire
Gatherings

The day ends around the fire. Traditional food, Bedouin music, stories, laughter, simple games and deep conversations — above us, a sky full of stars. These evenings become unforgettable.

Wide, empty dunes of the Sahara under a pale sky

"The desert takes everything that isn't essential. What remains is yours."

02 — Your companion

Twelve years of the desert

Nalani Ponto in the Sahara desert

Nalani Ponto

your travel companion

How it began

For the last 12 years I joined my mother in the Sahara — where she organised and led these retreats. Now I follow in her footsteps to continue what she created — and to share what the desert does to people who are ready for it.

She guided me in meditation, spirituality and group leadership — not only the practical skills, but the art of holding the subtle space where growth, reflection and connection become possible.

My second home

We have worked with the same Bedouin family all these years. They introduced me to a different way of living, where harmony with nature and animals feels like something magical — and it has shaped how I guide people in the desert.

The desert has become my second home: a place of simplicity, and the rare freedom to be completely myself.

My approach

I completed my 500-hour yoga teacher training in India, which deepened my love for yoga, meditation and breathwork. Each morning I invite you to share these practices and set an intention for the day.

Beyond that, I hold a safe and open space for sharing, reflection and growth — always an open ear and an open heart that listens, guides, and supports.

04 — Reviews

What people carry home

Annika

"I gained much more trust in life and in myself. I learned what truly makes me happy — and I carry that with me every day."

Annika
Leander

"I found inner peace I thought was out of reach. More than a year later, I still feel the effects of those ten days."

Leander
Lucian

"An exceptional experience unlike typical tourism. Travelling with camels through the Sahara, living with Bedouins — authentic and deeply personal."

Lucian
Maria

"I came to rest after a demanding year. I found myself able to ask for help — and the group held me. I left lighter than I arrived."

Maria
Barhiem

"This empty desert contains much spirituality. I avoided all media for two months after returning — I wanted to hold onto that clarity as long as possible."

Barhiem

05 — Contact

The next retreat is November 2 – 11.

€1,100 per person · all inclusive, excluding flights

Message me on WhatsApp or email.

The group is small and places are limited. Everyone is welcome — the desert is open to the young and the old alike.

Nalani Ponto

Nalani Ponto with a retreat participant in the desert

Nalani & Diana Ponto

my mom