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Niger into Libya?
Is it possible to cross from Niger into Libya? And how are the roads?
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hi - it is possible but illegal!
if you like problems, try it...

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Can you get legally from Niger to Egypt?
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Can you get legally from Niger to Egypt?
No easy way: via Chad, Sudan Wadi-Halfa might be leagal, but security advises for Chad might be disencouraging (Darfur Crisis). Border Chad-Sudan is said to be closed.

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Thank you both, Yves and Ursula for responding.

I need to get from Nouakchott in Mauritania to Egypt. It looks Mauritania to Mali to Niger is straightforward. Is this true. Also, should I consider going for Niger through Algeria to Libya and Egypt?
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As I understand it, your only real legal option would be to go Mauritania - Mali - Niger - Algeria - Tunesia - Libya - Egypt. Because of the Darfur situation, crossing into Sudan would be difficult and going further south whilst still going east is not that safe (CAR / DRC / Southern Sudan all have their issues). The only other option would be to come out to Europe - eg Mauritania - Western Sahara - Morocco - Spain - France - Tunesia - Libya - Egypt.

Depends how risky you want to be, I guess there are lots of options if you want to bend the rules. Good luck.

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Thanks, Toby. I appreciate the response.

I'm not interested in bending the rules at all. I'll bringing a small digital film crew with me so being inconspicuous will be impossible.

How is Algeria from Niger? I've heard mixed things. Some say it's really dangerous.

I'll be traveling on a US passport with a man with a Mauritanian passport.

What are the problems areas on the route from Mauritania > Mali > Niger > Algeria > Tunisia > Libya > Egypt?

And why would I need to include Tunisia? I'm interested in staying as far south as feasible.
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No way through Algeria to Libya, only Libya-Algeria - that's why you have to go through Tunisia...
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Thanks, Sam. It looks like Mali > Niger > Algeria > Tunisia > Libya > Egypt.

Do you have any info on Niger > Algeria?
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Hello,
> Do you have any info on Niger > Algeria?

Chirfa->Djanet is open, but not recommanded (security). If you enter Assamaka/Ain Guezzam you will need a guide from Ain Guezzzam north, about 50@/day. If you don't arrange for on waiting for you, expect about 2-3 days to organize one.

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Thanks, Yves, this is the western most point of entry from Niger into Algeria? Safer than the eastern border?

What about from Algeria into Tunisia? the southern most point looks like Bordj Messouda > Fort Saint?
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Crossing Algeria/Tunisia border at Deb Deb / Fort Saint(Bordj el Khadra) is forbidden since more than 20 years .
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Thanks for the tip. What's the recommended border crossing? I am trying to stay as far south as possible.
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I did Algeria to Niger in January. Guide not required from the border to Tamanrasset, but certainly helpful!

I believe the southernmost crossing from Algeria to Tunisia is Tozeur.

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Thanks, Nathan please feel free to pass on any info or tips about Algeria > Niger (although I'll be traveling in the opposite direction.)

Were you on a bike or in a truck?
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