This document provides information about traveling in the Sahara Desert region of Africa. It recommends packing essential items like water, sun protection and a medical kit. Some adventurous activities mentioned include camel rides and organized tours. The best times to visit are from February to April and October to November. Background is given on plants and animals found in the Sahara, including the peyote cactus, Barbary sheep, eragrostis grass, deathstalker scorpion and date palm trees. Definitions are provided for succulent plants, animals that estivate and the creosote plant used for traditional medicine. References are listed at the end.

1. Africa Temp:122 degrees(Fahrenheit) (50 degrees Celsius)

2. Sahara (Africa)

4. Compass

5. Passport

6. Water

7. Sun Hat

8. Long Sleeve

9. Long Sleeve Pants

11. Organized GroupsThe noted best time to travel is in the months of February and to early April, and October to November!

14. They are a sandy-brown color, darkening with age, with a slightly lighter underbelly and a darker line along the back.

15. Barbary Sheep are found in arid mountainous areas where they graze and browse, grasses, bushes and lichens.

16. They are able to obtain all their moisture from food, but if liquid water is available they drink it and wallow in it. T

20. It also serves as an important source of food for the locals.

21. It is also used in the making of certain sweets and stockfeed native to the region.

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