Family trip to the heart of nature

Your day will begin with a pick-up from your residence in Tunis. You will then head towards Sejnane, renowned for its ancestral craftsmanship. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a local potter, heir to a skill passed down from mother to daughter for generations. You will spend the day fully immersed in her family’s daily life, embracing the simple and genuine rhythm of rural living. You will discover the secrets of creating Sejnane’s traditional pottery, handmade and decorated with Berber-inspired motifs. In a warm and authentic atmosphere, you will take part in the various stages of production: from preparing the clay to firing, including shaping and decorating. This privileged moment will also give you the opportunity to exchange stories about local customs and the daily life of rural families. A traditional lunch will be served on-site, prepared with fresh local products and generously shared. In the afternoon, you will continue your journey towards Tabarka, famous for its contrasting landscapes, where turquoise sea meets the dense forests of Kroumirie. Upon arrival, a stroll through the old port will allow you to appreciate the peaceful charm of this coastal town before heading to the famous Tabarka Needles, spectacular rock formations sculpted by wind and waves. At the end of the day, you will be welcomed into a rural guesthouse on a half-board basis, nestled between the sea and the mountains, where you can settle in comfortably and enjoy a dinner infused with local flavors.

After breakfast, you will meet your local guide, a true expert of the region and its natural treasures. Together, you will begin a short, enjoyable trek, perfectly suited for children, in the heart of the majestic Zeen oak forests, a symbol of the Kroumirie. This educational hike along the heights of the mountain range offers a chance to observe the region’s unique biodiversity, understand the fragile balance of its ecosystems, and gently learn best practices for respecting nature. Every step beneath the dense foliage becomes a living lesson, enriched by the guide’s stories and anecdotes. At lunchtime, you will be welcomed into a local home for a simple, generous, and typically regional meal, prepared with fresh produce and the heartfelt hospitality of the hosts. In the afternoon, you will have the pleasure of meeting local artisans, guardians of a precious intangible heritage. They will share with you the secrets of their crafts—pottery, basketry, weaving, or woodworking—skills proudly handed down from generation to generation. This will be a sincere moment of exchange, between ancient gestures and life stories. At the end of the day, you will head to El Kef, a city perched between sky and hills, blending Berber, Ottoman, and Andalusian influences. You will be welcomed into a local guesthouse, where you will settle in on a half-board basis for a peaceful and warm evening.

In the morning, you will set off towards the Djebel Serj National Reserve, a spectacular mountain range with imposing cliffs and dense forests, a true sanctuary for preserved flora and fauna. There, you will discover one of Tunisia’s most fascinating geological treasures: the Aïn Dhab cave, considered one of the most beautiful in the country. This active underground cavity shelters a living subterranean river—rare in Tunisia—as well as long soda straws, delicate calcite formations hanging like crystal threads, shaped over millennia by water droplets. The visit to the cave will offer you a timeless experience, surrounded by cool darkness, profound silence, and astonishing mineral formations. A lunch in nature or in a designated area will punctuate this mineral getaway. In the afternoon, you will head towards Zaghouan, at the foot of its majestic mountain. You will be welcomed in an eco-lodge on a half-board basis, nestled in a peaceful natural setting where comfort meets environmental respect. Settle in and enjoy a relaxing evening amidst rolling hills, olive trees, and an open sky.

After breakfast, you will meet your local guide, passionate about the region and its natural treasures. Together, you will embark on a hike in the heart of Jbel Zaghouan National Park, a remarkable site where nature reveals its full diversity. Along winding trails, you will discover abundant nature: lush valleys, rocky ridges, hidden springs, and breathtaking panoramas. The landscapes unfold gracefully, passing through dense forests, endemic flora, and spectacular geological formations, all within an atmosphere of calm and wonder. At midday, you will be welcomed into a local home for a traditional lunch, carefully prepared with fresh regional products. This shared moment will offer an authentic glimpse into mountain hospitality, in a warm and genuine setting. After this comforting meal, you will have some free time, with the option to experience an exhilarating zip line crossing over the mountain — a fun and accessible activity that offers unique views of the surrounding terrain. At the end of the day, you will head back to Tunis, where you will be dropped off at your residence, with your mind full of vivid images and your lungs still filled with pure mountain air.