Djebel Chambi

Djebel Chambi reaches 1544 metres west of Kasserine, which makes it the highest point in Tunisia, and it was gazetted as a national park in 1980 for its aleppo pine forest, its gazelle and its plant life, with several species found nowhere else in the country. It stands in the Atlas foothills near the Algerian border. Access to the mountain and the park has been restricted by the authorities for extended periods and cannot be assumed.

What you actually see

• The summit - the highest point in Tunisia at 1544 metres.
• The aleppo pine forest - the woodland covering the upper slopes.
• The gazelle - the Cuvier's gazelle population the park was created to protect.
• The endemic plants - species recorded here and nowhere else in the country.

When to go

April to October would be the season for walking, but access depends entirely on whether the park is open. Current status must be checked with the authorities. Winter brings snow to the summit.

Honest expectations

Access has been closed or restricted for long periods and permission is required; the park cannot be treated as an ordinary destination. There is no visitor infrastructure. Anyone considering a visit must check the current position locally first.

Nearby

Kasserine is east, and Sbeitla is northeast.