"besspalmer's new Niger page" Niger by besspalmer

Niger Travel Guide: 249 reviews and 511 photos

Air Massif and Tenere Desert

A trip into the mountains and desert of Niger is a wonderful experience. The country is very poor and dry. Hausa settlements and Tuareg nomadic encampments are basically as they were hundreds of years ago. It is an opportunity to experience a lifestyle unknown to us.

Last visit to Niger: Jan 2000
Intro Written Sep 9, 2002
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Reviews (6)

If staying in Niamey be... Warnings Or Dangers (1)

If staying in Niamey be careful in area around the expensive hotels. There are muggers and a number of people have been... more travel advice

The Friday market in Say, near... Off The Beaten Path (1)

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learn some french and dress in... Local Customs (1)

learn some french and dress in keeping with muslim culture. more travel advice

Travel to the Air Massif and... Favorites (1)

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Comments (8)

titti Nov 22, 2003 at 6:57 AM Report Abuse

Interesting and useful tips.
Bonobo2005 Jun 16, 2003 at 9:19 AM Report Abuse

Air Mountains is where I love to go; fantastic experience. wish you could show us some pictures as welL!
blur666 Jan 7, 2002 at 1:42 PM Report Abuse

great info!
maykal Oct 17, 2001 at 4:22 PM Report Abuse

Agadez is a city I`d love to see...interesting page!
Pete_Thera Aug 12, 2001 at 3:03 AM Report Abuse

Nice page!
fabrice Jun 5, 2001 at 9:19 PM Report Abuse

it seems like going to mars
Geoff_Wright Feb 18, 2001 at 7:49 AM Report Abuse

Having been to Oman, this place is on my list.
seratonin Sep 16, 2000 at 1:56 AM Report Abuse

Well done, with lot of helpful tips!