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9 days 8 nights
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Take a journey through the heart of Niger, a country that offers a rich cultural experience, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable adventures. Your Niger holidays begin in Niamey, where you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel. From there, explore the vibrant city, including a relaxing excursion along the Niger River. Visit fishing villages, spot hippos, and dive into the lively markets that give Niamey its charm.
Next, fly to Agadez, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its history and breathtaking architecture. After settling in, you’ll explore the Great Mosque and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this ancient city. The highlight of your trip comes with the Guerewol Festival, an annual courtship ritual where young men compete for attention with traditional dances and face painting. It’s an authentic cultural experience that’s sure to leave you in awe.
From Agadez, head to Tahoua, where you’ll visit Tuareg camps and take in the beautiful desert landscapes. Along the way, stop in Yama Hausa to admire the stunning Sudanese-style architecture and enjoy local dishes in a cozy village setting.
One of the most memorable moments of your Niger holidays is a visit to the Kouré grazing area, where you’ll encounter the last herds of giraffes in West Africa. Witness the peaceful coexistence between the giraffes and local nomadic communities – a truly unique experience.
Your adventure wraps up with a final exploration of Niamey, where you can shop for souvenirs before heading to the airport. This trip offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure, making it an unforgettable holiday experience.
You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel in Niamey
Hotel : TERMINUS or Grand Hotel
Today, the visa formalities will be sorted out, and then you’ll explore Niamey, the capital of Niger. Enjoy a relaxing excursion on the Niger River, where you’ll visit fishing villages, encounter hippos, and explore the museum and the heart of the city.
Meal included: Breakfast
Hotel : TERMINUS or Grand Hotel
The domestic flight to Agadez has flexible schedules; you might fly directly to Agadez or make a stop in Zinder. Therefore, your arrival time in Agadez around 10:00 AM is approximate. In the evening, explore the vibrant city, including the stunning Great Mosque and its imposing minaret. The historic city of Agadez, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a unique charm and rich heritage.
Meal included: Breakfast
Hotel : Hotel Ténéré or hotel de la paix
Participate in the Guerewol festival. After breakfast, drive to the festival site of Guerewol between Abalak and Agadez. The Guerewol Festival is an annual courtship ritual competition among the Wodaabe Fula people. Young men, dressed in elaborate ornamentation and traditional face painting, form lines to dance and sing, competing for the attention of marriageable young women. This ancient tradition presents a unique challenge for the youth, but above all, it’s a source of pride, bringing individuals together for a grand gathering to affirm their identity: the celebration of beauty. During the festival, you will spend 3 days and 2 nights under tents.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Camping in tents
Today, we bid farewell to our Fulani friends as our participation in Guerewol comes to an end. We embark on a 5-hour drive to reach Tahoua. Along the way, we’ll transfer via the Tablak pond and pass by some nomadic Tuareg camps. There will be stops for visits en route. Overnight accommodation at either Tarka Hotel or Marianne Hotel in Tahoua, with half-board included.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hotel : Hotel Tarka or Marianne
We depart from Tahoua, making stops in small villages like Yama Hausa, known for its Sudanese-style architecture. In Yama Hausa, several charming little mosques stand out, and one of them has received the Agha Khan Prize. During our journey, we’ll have lunch in Birni Konni. The road construction is a project promised by the state of Niger, and we hope it will be completed before the festival period. If not, we’ll adjust our route and spend the night in Dogon Doutchi. Accommodations for the night will be in a camp (referred to as a hut), where you will find clean rooms with showers. For dinner, we’ll enjoy a meal at a cozy local restaurant, complete with waitresses serving Togolese and Beninese beer.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Hostel in Dogon doutchi or Dosso
We will start our day by stopping at the Djermakoye Palace, the residence of the Honorable Sultan Djerma, in Via Dosso. Afterward, we will leave the beaten path and venture into the Kouré grazing area, where the last herds of giraffes roam freely in West Africa. The coexistence with nomads and sedentary communities is harmonious. In the afternoon, we’ll explore Niamey, visiting its monuments and indulging in souvenir shopping. Finally, before heading to the airport for your night flight, we’ll enjoy our last meal together.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Hotel Ténéré or Hotel de la paix
After breakfast the time is at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight or extend your stay in Niamey.
Meals: Breakfast
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