Mali to Algeria thenTunisia . Is it safe?
 

We have dribven to The Gambia in our 4x4 Toyota camper van and are now wanting to drive from Mali through Algeria to Tunisia. We have heard the pistes are ok and that it is safe, although you need a guide. Can anyone give us updated information on this? Also the Malian Embassy has closed in Banjul, is it possible to get a visa at the Mali boarder. TRhanks

Algeria is safe - north Mali much less so.
http://www.sahara-overland.com/country/mali.htm
Less stressful to go via Agadez, or get the Alg guide to meet you in Mali. Try Tanezrouft Voyages - they know the area well.

Ch

I am interested in doing something similer, i would like to travel using public transport/taxis/hitching, from Mali to Algeria and eventually crossing to Spain. Its very hard to gaterh good hard information on this, how serious is the situation in Northern Mali, and what are the conditions of travel in southern Algeria.