Niger

Getting around

Bus & tram

Bus

With decent sealed roads stretching the breadth of the country, bus transport is comprehensive, reliable and efficient. Seating is reserved, so book early. Buses depart their company offices, not from autogares.

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Car & motorcycle

There are few car-hire agencies in Niamey, the most reliable being Niger-Car Voyages. For your vehicle, you’ll need third-party insurance (maximum CFA2500 per day), which can be purchased in Niamey, Diffa, Maradi, Zinder and Birni N’Konni.

The Zinder–Agadez road and getting off the beaten path demand 4WDs. Tolls (péage) are collected on major routes.

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Tours

To dive into the desert areas around Agadez, you must be accompanied by a Niger travel/tour agency. Niger-Car Voyages operates Parc Regional du W tours.

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