Adventure Tours Houmet Souk

Adventure Tours in Houmet Souk

Located on the north coast of Djerba Island, Tunisia, Houmet Souk is the island’s chief town, built around a fishing port and a souk quarter. The island is flat, so adventure here means wind sports, boat days, cycling and long excursions to the Berber hill country on the mainland.

Activities and Excursions

Kitesurfing

  • Schools in the north-east lagoon, such as KiteWorldWide Kitecenter Djerba and Kite Aventure, give lessons and rent equipment.
  • Ask each school for current prices before you book.

Cycling

  • Rent a bicycle in town and ride the flat island roads, going early in the morning in summer.
  • Erriadh, with its Djerbahood murals, is about 8 km from Houmet Souk and makes an easy ride.

Boat Trip to Ras Rmel

  • Boats leave the Houmet Souk fishing port or marina for the Ras Rmel sandspit, a sail of about 30 to 60 minutes.
  • A full package lasts about six hours, usually with lunch. Flamingos are seen from October to May but cannot be guaranteed.
  • Do not rely on calm water, lifeguards or safe swimming conditions.

Ksour and Hilltop Villages

  • Ksar Hadada, Chenini and Douiret near Tataouine are fortified Berber granaries and hilltop villages, about 130 to 145 km by road from Houmet Souk.
  • Use a licensed operator, leave early and keep away from Ben Guerdane, Remada and Dehiba near the Libyan border.

Tips and Essentials

Seasons and Heat

  • Flamingos are on the flats from October to May.
  • Summer heat is severe, so plan outdoor activities for the morning.

Safety Precautions

  • Always wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses when engaging in outdoor activities.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
  • Follow local guides and instructions to ensure your safety while participating in adventure activities.

Accommodation and Dining

  • Restored funduqs and guesthouses in town sit alongside larger hotels on the east coast.
  • Fresh seafood is the local speciality. Carry cash in Tunisian dinars (TND), since cards work at some hotels only.

Getting There

Houmet Souk is about 9 km from Djerba-Zarzis International Airport (DJE), a drive of roughly 15 minutes by metered taxi. The mainland is linked to the island by the El Kantara causeway and the Ajim-Jorf ferry, and neither route ends at Houmet Souk, so continue by road from the arrival point.