Hmmmm... I would organise another trip -it would be throug a guy called Hamada Diakite (hamada_diakite@yahoo.fr), who can be found through the Hotel Bouctou. He knowas a couple of relaibale guides, but would not be very experienced at brokering a deal for az trip. However, he did accompany me to Taoudenni as a translator, speaks quite reasonable English, and does know what is involved in the trip. If you are serious about the possibility of such a trip, email me at
a_bestow@hotmail.com I am just about to leave for Bilma so I wont be able to reply immediately. Ciao.