Niger practically glistens like a pearl in the hot desert sand. With captivating landscapes and a wide variety of animals and birds, Niger possesses a certain rustic charm with exciting Places.
The country also offers several activities to suit a wide range of interests including boating, hiking, nature observation, religious tourism and luxurious treatments.
If you’re planning to visit Niger in the future, here’s a look at five of the best places you absolutely must try out.
5 Exciting Places To Visit In Niger
Agadez
Seeing Agadez now, it’s entirely easy to believe the rich history that grounds this town. Agadez is said to be over a thousand years old and it still carries the vestiges of a proud and fascinating history.
These days, Agadez sits in the exact middle of the country and is easily identified by the acres and acres of desert sand that surround it. The houses in the ancient town are made of mud-brick, perhaps aptly, while the streets can look like twisting, narrow labyrinths.
The most notable structure in Agadez is the Central Mosque, which is a sprawling structure that elegantly portrays the beauty of 16th century architecture.
W National Park
This park has been made a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it’s difficult to dispute this site’s merit. It’s unarguably the biggest park in Niger, and one of the biggest tourist attractions in the country.
The park is vast and seemingly endless, stretching into neighboring countries such as Burkina Faso on one side, and Benin. All you appear to see when you visit is miles and miles of dusty bushland.
However, this area is home to lots of animals including baboons, giraffes, leopards, African buffaloes, lions and a wide range of other animals, so keep your eyes peeled for them!
Niamey
A bit of an obvious destination due to its status as capital. Niamey is attractive for a host of other reasons.
For one thing, you’ll get to experience firsthand the exciting and fascinating camel races. That’s as much a part of this city’s fabric as her deserts. You can also get acquainted with the frequent tribal festivals held here.
Visit ancient tourist attractions such as palaces, mosques and vibrant markets buzzing with vigour and a healthy nightlife.
Air
Want to experience the heady thrills of the Sahara desert while perched atop a peak? Make a beeline for the Air Mountains.
The desert is majestic and sprawling and words cannot describe the feeling. When you see the absolute grandeur of this location up close. The Sahara desert is also home to a wide variety of animals including elephants and baboons and it’s quite thrilling to discover these animals in their natural habitat.
Koure
If you want to see gracious and elegant giraffes close up, head to Koure. The city itself is unassuming and unpretentious, but its biggest draw places it firmly on the map and makes it worthy of inclusion in the list of places you absolutely should visit on Niger.
In order to help you spot the giraffes, you will need to employ the services of a local guide. However, giraffes are rather shy, so you may have to walk quite a distance to catch sight of them.
