Niger Travel Tips

Insider advice for your Niger vacation

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Gunner
Explorer
Sep 19, 2008
Living in a prison? Why not, you're the king 4 stars
Travel Tip: Sultan's Palace

Zinder is one of the last hiding places for culture and history in Niger beyond Agadez. Zinder was once the capitol city of Niger before the French moved it to Niamey to be on the river. If you... [more]

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Gunner
Explorer
Aug 30, 2008
One of Niger's last Cultural Landmarks 4 stars
Travel Tip: Sultan's Palace
Part of Topic Niger

Zinder is one of the last hiding places for culture and history in Niger beyond Agadez. Zinder was once the capitol city of Niger before the French moved it to Niamey to be on the river. If you... [more]

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Gunner
Explorer
Jan 17, 2008
Niamey Night Life - 100% and 2005 3 stars
Travel Tip: Niamey
Part of Topic Niger

I have never lived in Niamey, I just lived out in the country. Meaning that Niamey's Nightlife seemed pretty good, but in an oddly curious kind of way.
Most foreigners stick to Cent...
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Gunner
Explorer
Jan 16, 2008
La Cloche - ok place to start a night out 3 stars
Bar Review: La Cloche
Part of Topic Niger

Every time I've gone to La Cloche, one of two things have happened- either I've run into random other foreigners, or the place fills up and goes CRAZY. Around 10 or so on weekends, a lot of locals... [more]

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Gunner
Explorer
Jan 14, 2008
La Fluer Restaurant 4 stars
Restaurant Review: La Fleur
Part of Topic Niger
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I can honestly say, without doubt, that La Fluer is the best place to eat in Konni. Konni has a VERY limited dining scene beyond fries, salads or chicken. Moussa, owner of La Fluer, was taught a... [more]

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Gunner
Explorer
Jan 14, 2008
Gateway to the true Sahara and Touregs, Tchin-Tabaradene 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Tchin-Tabaradene
Part of Topic Niger
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I went to Tchin-Ta about six months before the Toureg Rebellion flared up again, and rebels attacked the town. If you are in to high-risk adventure, it might be worth a trip- or just wait a couple... [more]

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Gunner
Explorer
Jan 14, 2008
Niger- the beginning of the end of the world 5 stars (2 comments)
Travel Tip: Niger
Part of Topic Niger
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I lived in Niger for a while, and it was one of the most difficult and amazing times of my life.
Everyone I met in Niger was incredibly nice, and would give you the shirt off their back if you even hinted at it. It actually literally happened to me once! Some of the poorest people on...
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Gunner
Explorer
Jan 14, 2008
Travel in Niger- the bigger the better 1 stars
Travel Tip: Niger
Part of Topic Niger

When I was in Niger, I had many many travel options to get between point A and B. Most of them are NOT SAFE, and you need to be careful when traveling. For example-
The pictured yellow van is called a "Bush Taxi" and shuttles people between large towns and regions. Niamey to Dosso,...
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Gunner
Explorer
Jan 14, 2008
Maradi market- traditional medicine section 5 stars
Travel Tip: Maradi
Part of Topic Niger

I have been through the Maradi Market a few times, and there is one section that always makes me stop to look at the wares- the traditional medicine area.
In this section you can find the...
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Gunner
Explorer
Jan 14, 2008
Chateau 1 - Foreigner-friendly neighborhood 4 stars
Travel Tip: Chateau 1
Part of Topic Niger

I think it can safely be said that the neighborhood called "Chateau 1" (un, in the French pronunciation) is the nicest, and most foreigner friendly location in Niamey. Many of the NGO workers... [more]

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Gunner
Explorer
Jan 14, 2008
Petit Marche- quick trips only! 2 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Niamey
Part of Topic Niger
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I was in Niamey for any length of time, I would have to do a bit of grocery shopping. This meant a trip to the labyrinthine Petite Marche. Most of what you want to get can be found on the... [more]

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Gunner
Explorer
Jan 14, 2008
Ziggy's bar- best view of the river 4 stars
Bar Review: Ziggy's Bar
Part of Topic Niger

When I was in Niamey and wanted to wind down the day in a nice place, there was one bar that always came to mind, Ziggy's. Now, "Ziggy's" is just what the other Americans called it, it's actually... [more]

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