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Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
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Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Trans Sahara Routes.

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I planned to drive my own vehicle to Chad. To visit the coronation in Zouar. Tubu in Chad, including the sousprefet of Tibesti west, said it was is no problem with a good guide. I was afraid my car would be stolen. Also the guide would be rather expensive. I now think the risk is not big. But Niger is another story. Also the piste from Ghadames to Ghat seems not totally safe. Crossing at Ben Guerdane involves a lot of waiting in a car. But not less corrupt than Wasin, I hear.
Very, very interesting!
When do you think making this trip to Chad (approx.)?
And how do you to to meet and take a Tubu as a guide?

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I might organise a self drive trip to Libya and Chad together with a Dutch agency later this year or early next year. I arrange the guides through personal contacts. But I think the known agencies in Ndjamena can also pick you up in Sebha or Katrun (or Kufra - if that city is quit again). Or you just drive to Katrun and arrange it there, like before. I hear the Tubu are in charge in Katrun, so normally no problem leaving Libya and coming back again, at least with multiple entry visa.
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Thanks Gvdaa, but: "the known agencies in Ndjamena".... I don't know any of them...
Can you me more precise, please?
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spazi aventurra and tchad evasion
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