Weather
Dry season is during October to May. Heavy rains and very high temperatures are common in July and August.
Time difference
GMT +1.
Currency
Communauté Financiaire Africaine franc (CFAfr) = 100 centimes.
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Niger holidays
"The Niger, as has been well observed, is not a lottery in which men may win fortunes, but a field of labour in which they may earn them." Richard Burton, 1863
Taken from The Traveller's Handbook.
Taken from The Traveller's Handbook.
Niger tailor-made holidays
Niger holiday experts at WEXAS will tailor-make all aspects of your itinerary to create a Niger holiday, personal to you.
Niger tailor-made holiday highlights
The River NigerFlowing for over 500 kilometres through the country, this mighty waterway is one of landlocked Niger's few bodies of water and a major transport route.
Parc National du 'W'
Part of a reserve that spreads into Burkina Faso and Benin, named after the double u-bend in the River Niger. It may not have the same profusion of animals as parts of southern or eastern Africa, but visitors can still spot a large variety of species and many aquatic birds, particularly between the months of February and May. Keep your eyes peeled for herds of elephant in the Tapoa valley area and buffalo on the wooded savannah. Various species of antelope, baboon, warthog and hippo are common, while lions and leopards are also known to roam the national park.
Agadez
Beautiful old Tuareg stronghold in the heart of the Nigérian Sahara, and historically a key stop-off on the trans-Saharan trading routes. While some Tuareg tribes continue to work the traditional camel caravan routes to the Bilma salt mines, others have been forced to seek employment in towns. The region's festivals are also a highlight.
Niamey
Cosmopolitan capital, which draws an intriguing mix of local and regional traders, together with international aid and business workers. It has some pleasant gardens and bustling markets - the Grand Marché is one of the biggest in the Sahel. For a timeless spectacle, catch a pirogue and watch the sparkling sunset over the River Niger.
Niger holiday experts
While listening to your needs, our holiday specialist will add insight and personal recommendations that you won't find in any brochure. Why not send them an email asking them more about Niger?
Niger tailor-made holidays
When you contact us, we'll take care to listen to what you want from your Niger holiday. We specialise in tailor-made holidays and have a real passion for putting together personal itineraries for our clients. None of our holidays are ever the same. We'll negotiate with all the hotels and tour providers to ensure you get the best quality and value to be found in Niger.
Researching Niger tour operators
As an independent travel company, we'll also contact other leading Niger tour operators. If they offer a better itinerary or better value, then we'll be more than happy to recommend you book your Niger holiday with them.
