"Niger - A Desert Safari" Top 5 Page for this destination Niger by ajayzener

Niger Travel Guide: 249 reviews and 511 photos

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Tabaski

I entered Niger from the Malanville border from the Benin side. One thing that strikes you as soon as you reach there is that, although being an international border this place is quite and deserted. At the delapidated immigration counter the officer takes less than 2 mins to clear you off and you are on your way into Niger crossing the Niger river at the border.

After the border the first city that you cross is Gaya. This although a city is nothing bigger than just a junction and after you cross Gaya what you see on both sides of the road is just dull brown sand with short bushes covered with sand....the road is deserted, and you may find a car every 5 mins , but the road is excellent and straight..you can just cruise ahead. Niamey, the capital city is a 3-4 hr journey from here....

Niamey

Our Nigerienne Friends

As you start reaching the city of Niamey, the roads get busier. The city is vast with big roads, but there are only few big building at the centre of the city. The city is flat otherwise. The people of Niger are more conservative and traditional compared to the coastal african countries of Benin, Ghana and Togo. The city is brown with hardly any trees and dust striking you all the day long. There is lots to discover in this city. Market places, people and the traditions will intrigue you.

Last visit to Niger: Apr 2004
Intro Updated Aug 16, 2006
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Chinese Restaurant Restaurants (2)

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Maradi - No Other Place to stay Hotels (3)

This hotel is on the way to Airport as you enter the Maradi town. It has 130 rooms some of them are termed as suites has... more travel advice

Tabaski Local Customs (1)

During the month of Jan, Niger celebrates Tabaski (Bakrid). The festival is marked by sacrifice of a Goat. The residents... more travel advice

Parc National du “W” du Niger Things to Do (1)

One visit to W-Parc is recommended if you have the time. The Park is spread across the countries of Benin, Burkina &... more travel advice

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Written Jan 10, 2007

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Comments (4)

Wafro Apr 8, 2008 at 11:40 AM Report Abuse

Great Page, parc national du "W" is also on my wishlist. GRTz from Belgium
SLLiew Jan 31, 2007 at 3:44 AM Report Abuse

Wow... Excellent page on a less travelled destination, Niger. A Chinese restaurant in Niger - somehow it does not surprise me. Did you see any postcards sold in Niger? Cheers, SL
mvtouring Jan 21, 2007 at 1:18 AM Report Abuse

Nice start to the page. Looking forward to more tips ;-)
Pat_Bangkok Jan 14, 2007 at 11:59 PM Report Abuse

very good start to travel from africa and good information. many thanks.