In 2008, and in co-operation with the New Valley Governorate, Al Tarfa completed the general assessment and survey of the dune area within the Dakhla Oasis. Believing that such pristine environment should be preserved and properly managed, Al Tarfa has pushed towards officially declaring a seven square kilometers of matchless sand formations, enclosing a complex dune-systems with salt marches, dried lake beds, sanded up wells, peculiar plant cover and buried gardens in a local desert park named The Dakhla Dunes Park. The park is now managed by Al Tarfa and serves the ecotourism development in the New Valley.
Offering a breathtaking location in Dakhla Oasis, one of the world’s most pristine destinations and can be considered a “home in the Sahara”. The lodge is a distinctive and discrete twenty-room eco-friendly property. Guided walks into the surroundings oasis and deserts, horseback riding and cultural excursions are among several activities offered by Al Tarfa. The Lodge also offers opulent spa facilities and admires the Saharan architecture, chic furniture and the luxurious, artistic ambience, which pervades throughout.
