desertando.com

What It Is

Desertando is an African adventure travel agency based in Madrid, Spain, rather than an education or course platform in the strict sense. The scraped text shows that its business focuses on “Viajes a África,” especially African deserts, wildlife, remote regions, tribal cultures, and expedition routes. The company name is Desertando Club de Aventuras S.L., and it is listed as a legally registered travel agency in Madrid, with CICMA number 3627.

Core Experience

Its products are more like “immersive African exploration programs.” Routes cover North Africa, West Africa, the Sahara, East Africa, Southern Africa, Overland trips, and other regions. Activities include desert camping, crossing rivers by canoe, volcano visits, safaris, hot-air balloon or small-plane experiences, and visits to tribal villages. The FAQ emphasizes that most routes are private in nature, suitable for couples, families, or small groups of friends, and that parts of the itinerary can be co-designed based on travelers’ wishes. Local drivers/guides are mostly long-term partners and can speak Spanish, English, and/or French.

Pricing and Payment

Public pricing examples are limited. One sample 8-day route along Senegal’s northern coast starts from €2,350 per person for a group of four. It includes Dakar airport transfers, a driver-guide, some boat/horse-cart rides/entrance tickets, 7 nights in double rooms, meals as specified in the itinerary, and travel assistance insurance. It excludes international flights, drinks, tips, and optional activities. Payment is made by bank transfer: 40% is paid at booking, and the balance is due 30 days before departure.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are its highly focused positioning, emphasis on non-traditional travel routes, personalized organization, and adventure experiences. Many user reviews repeatedly mention meticulous organization, a strong sense of safety, professional guides, and distinctive itineraries. It is appealing for people who want to explore Africa in depth and avoid standard tourist spots. Its limitations are that it is not a course product, and it provides no learning syllabus, certification, or stated educational outcomes. Pricing transparency is limited and requires consultation for customization. The website is mainly in Spanish, which creates a higher barrier for Chinese-speaking users and first-time travelers to Africa.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is better suited to travelers with some prior travel experience who want to explore African nature and culture in a small-group or private-group format. It may also suit corporate teams looking for adventure-style team-building trips. It is not suitable as an online course or certificate-based learning option. Information on access from mainland China is not provided in the text, so its status is unknown.