Niger

Niger is a West African country covered largely by the Sahara, known as a major uranium producer. The capital of Niamey has an excellent Musee National that contains multiple display pavilions and a zoo. Niamey also has a market that is considered to be one of the best in West Africa. The town of Baleyara also contains an excellent market that attracts merchants and buyers from all around. Visit Zinder for traditional architecture and a fine old town. In Agadez, the old Grande Mosque towers above the surrounding buildings, and is a very well known attraction. From Agadez, you can access the Air Mountains and the Tenere Desert. In the Tenere is the town of Bilma, from which camel caravans make their way across the desert carrying salt. For animal sightings, you can see giraffe herds around the town of Koure and visit the large Parc National du “W” du Niger for game and predator viewing.

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Niamey, Niger

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1. Kimi's Tip on Niamey

Niamey, Niger

The National Zoo (at the National Museum) is a terrible display of cruelty to animals--they keep two tigers in a 20x20 cage. However, the artisan workshop makes wonderful souvenirs, and supports many Nigeriens who would be otherwise unable to practice their trades.

2. Rodney's Tip on Birni Keyna

Birni Keyna, Southwest Niger, Niger

Accessing / Exchanging Money, no place to do this at all. Bring CFA, or bring nothing and beg for food., Danger Annoyances, Police, just have your papers and a copy of your passport, or visa, that way if they take it, no worries., Women Travelers, don't travel alone, there really isn't anyplace to stay here. You just pass through. You can get some street food. , Food Restaurants, There are a bunch of stands by the side of the road, they sell intestines on a stick, they call them nama nama., Interacting with Locals, Bring cola nuts or gunpowder tea, you'll make a lot of friends.

3. Laurent's Tip on Zinder

Zinder, Southeast Niger, Niger

Visite incontournable du Damagaram de Zinder: le palais du sultan. Découvrez la cours, les prisons, l'écurie, la place des sorciers, ainsi que les demeures des femmes du sultan. Point fort: lors de la Tabaski, les gardes du corps du sultan tirent à l'aide de fusils traditionnels, et la cavalerie se rue dans les rues de la capitale traditionnelle du pays.

4. Peter's Tip on Nguigmi

Nguigmi, Southeast Nigher, Niger

N'Guigmi is a little town in the east of the Republic of Niger. It is bustling as it is a a place that links between the Sahel zone and the Sahara desert. It is located on the shores of Lake Chad and a lot of fishing is done as one can see fishing boats. Well, was. The lake has retreated some 30 kilometers and no water in sight in N'Guimi anymore.

5. Peter's Tip on Tessaoua

Tessaoua, Southeast Niger, Niger

Tessaoua is a small town, one hours drive from Maradi, when you travel to Niamey. A pleasant little town with not much to see. But they have a local speciality which everybody buys: Kilichi. It is stripes, or in the form of pizza foundation, of air and sun dried beef meat "drowned" in a mixture of spices. Something very delicious to eat.