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In brief+

Weekly budget
£unconfirmed
Flight budget
£unconfirmed
Flight duration
 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
Yes
Vaccinations
Yes
Currency
franc CFA
Language(s)
French,
haoussa,
kanouri,
songhai,
tamacheq

Overview

Niger

Niger consists of the Aïr Mountains and the sand of Ténéré, a south central region of the Sahara desert. An ethnically transitional country between Sahara and Black Africa, this country can be discovered in the company of Tuaregs and their dromedaries or in a 4x4 (which is becoming more and more frequent). In Niamey, on the banks of the Niger River you can enjoy pirogue (a type of flat bottomed boat) rides. The Sahelian bush gives an early taste of the landscapes of Black Africa. You will see the beautiful and colourful villages and lively markets - an excellent opportunity to discover the melting pot of different ethnicities.

pros

  •  The two faces of the Sahara: sand in the Ténéré and mountains in the Aïr.
  •  The kind and friendly population.

cons

  •  It is scorching hot almost all year.
  •  The political situation has improved but remains unstable and unpredictable.

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Country Guide

Niger Niger, All you need to know!

Our Editorial team's advice

Staying in Niger requires good preliminary preparation such as gleaning information on the conditions of security, purchasing a guide on desert crossings and establishing contacts with a local agency.
When visiting a mosque, adhere to the traditional protocols. Women are not admitted inside the mosque, and men have to cover their legs.
Finally, buy some sugar before leaving Agadez if you are heading for the desert as it is a gift much appreciated by the Tuaregs who will be hospitable in return.

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