Camping is beginning to gain a wide appeal by Lebanon's youth. As a result, several campsites have sprung up across the country to
accommodate campers during the summer season from May till September. Some of these camps are well equipped with facilities and have the
capacity to accommodate large groups of people. While other sites are smaller in size and are intended for small families and
couples.
Indeed, camping can be an economic way for nature-lovers and those with a limited budget to discover the rich wilderness and national
heritage of Lebanon.
Location
Mount Lebanon
Nearest village
Afqa
Distance
70 km from Beirut
Elevation
1700m
Opening period
May till November
Situated in Mnaitra, on a green Plateau surrounded by high mountains, La Reserve is a well established 10 million sq.m. camp site and eco
resort. The resort conducts a huge range of outdoor activities all across Lebanon, including rafting, caving, hiking, mountain biking and
horse riding. Four campers can sleep in canvas tents for US$10 per person. Mattresses and pillows are provided but you will need your own
sleeping bag. In the summer La Reserve organizes a two week summer camp for children aged six to 15.
La Reserve runs two summer camps for children aged 7 to 15. Children participate in a wide variety of activities, including learning about
the environment, visiting local archaeological sites, playing games and watching films. In 1999 some 95 children from Lebanon, other Arab
countries and Europe signed up.
Tents are available for accommodation.
Price per adult per night: US$ 10
Price per child per night: US$ 7
Children under 3 are free
Every tent includes:
- 4 or 5 beds
- mattresses
- pillows
Getting There: From Beirut - direction north - driving through the Nahr el Kalb tunnel (18km from Beirut), turn right at the Ajaltoun off
ramp heading uphill towards Faraya. From the Achqout round about head towards Mayrouba, passing Lassa, Afqa, until you reach Mnaitra.
For more information:
La Reserve Afqa: +961 1 498774/5/6
