Algeria
ExtremeHoggar–Tassili Trans-Saharan Link — In Amenas to Djanet via Illizi Corridor
Eastern Sahara. No margin. No mercy.
Surface: Sand
Algeria
ExtremePiste de Gao — Tamanrasset to Gao via the Trans-Saharan Highway Western Corridor
The original Trans-Saharan — built on sand and guts.
Bolivia
DifficultBolivia’s Lagunas Route — Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama via the Southwest Circuit
Flamingos, geysers, and 16,000-ft passes.
Africa
ExpertPiste de l’Aïr — Agadez to Arlit via the Aïr Mountains
The Sahara's volcanic heart — for expeditions only.
Australia
ModerateOodnadatta Track — Marree to Marla via the Old Ghan Railway Corridor
The outback classic that eats the unprepared.
Algeria
ExtremePiste du Hoggar — Tamanrasset to In Guezzam via Atakor Plateau
Deep Sahara — the Hoggar filters posers.
Arizona
ExpertEl Camino del Diablo — Ajo to Yuma via the Sonoran Desert Borderlands Track
The Devil's Highway still collects its toll.
Kunene Region
DifficultHuab River Conservancy Track — Damaraland Desert Valley Drive via Palmwag to Twyfelfontein
Petroglyphs, elephants, and zero guardrails.
Algeria
ExtremePiste du Tassili n’Ajjer — Djanet to Tamanrasset via the Saharan Plateau Gorge Circuit
Saharan plateau rock art and zero margin for error.
Botswana
ExpertTrans-Kalahari Crossing — Ghanzi to Rakops via Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Deep Kalahari sand, lions on the pan, zero backup.