Cycling Algeria to Niger - what's your opinion?
I am looking into the possibility of cycling to Niger via Tam. I know that I will need one of these bloody guides for the Algeria section, and that it could cost a bit. I am looking at all sorts of options, including entering from Tunisia or Libya, and travelling with a group of 3 or 4 together to share costs. Can anyone help me me with any of these questions:
1. Are guides required in southern Tunisia or Libya too?
2. Approximately how far is it, and in what conditions are the roads, between the most southerly Tunisian crossing and Tam via a) Bj.-in-Eker, and b) Djanet.
3. Are there any guide companies that offer a guide on a motor-bike, rather than a car?
4. Have you heard of guide companies agreeing to a fixed price, rather than charging per/day?
That's all for now. Hope there's some positive advice out there...
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