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Emi Koussi
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Emi Koussi (Emi Koussou) is a pyroclastic shield volcano and the highest point of the Tibesti Mountains and the Sahara. Reported elevations range from about 3,415 to 3,447 m (approximate coordinates 19.79250°N, 18.54639°E). Summit access is described as a hike; dirt roads are present on the caldera margins. The region is remote.
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Emi Koussi (Emi Koussou) is a pyroclastic shield volcano and the highest point of the Tibesti Mountains and the Sahara. Reported elevations range from about 3,415 to 3,447 m (approximate coordinates 19.79250°N, 18.54639°E). Summit access is described as a hike; dirt roads are present on the caldera margins. The region is remote.
Easiest route is a hike. Dirt roads cross the western and eastern margins of the summit caldera. Fieldwork and visits are limited by remoteness and by political and logistical difficulties; some organized travel operators advertise expeditions to the Tibesti/Emi Koussi area. Local authorities or an embassy can provide current guidance.