Country info for backpacking in Libya

Current safety regulations in Libya for Tourists: - Night driving in rural areas is not suggested due to risks of accidents on and off road. Rural roads are mostly not marked at all, which makes it hard to stay safe in lane. Additional, many cars have non standard headlights making it very hard to see the road while traffic is oncoming to you. Speeding is common and the primary cause of death in Libya. Camels cross at night on rural roads. This animal is very dangerous to passenger cars. This is related to the height of the animal and center of gravity, which cars a re not designed for to manage the impact of a crash with a camel, however some cars can now be rented or purchased with a camel sensing device for an extra charge. While not foolproof the Camel radar provides additional warning which can make the difference. Off Road it is specially in the dune areas extreme difficult to navigate and drive safe. Due to the missing foresight it is hardly possible to navigate and drive safe, avoiding passages impossible to drive and finding the right passage. The average speed for distance longer than 10 km is less then 15 km/h (empiric tests)

Not all of the bottled water in Libya is sanitary. Be sure to inquire about which brands are safest. If necessary, you can purchase foreign brands as well.