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For most visitors, a journey through Mali means following the course of the great Niger River as it winds its way through the southern skirt of the Sahara. You can go mostly by road, or sometimes by boat on the river itself, branching off at key points to see such wonders as the Dogon Country.

You'll find the towns of Maradi and Zinder in southeast Niger, neither far from the Nigerian border. Maradi has a bustling market that is well worth a visit, and some interesting workshops turning out traditional handicrafts. Zinder, with its twisting laneways and former sultan's palace, complete with infamous

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• LiberLeo
• Date Posted
• 31 March 2013 11:36pm
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• 1 April 2013 3:02pm

to Stockholm from Niamey in Niger. My question, then, is whether it is possible to cross the border into Niger through the W National Park, i.e. can I come from Kandi in Benin, and get to Niamey in Niger through the W

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• mattlv
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• 15 February 2013 7:22pm
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• 16 February 2013 4:53pm

I read that effective January 30, Westerners in Niger require a security escort if they wish to travel outside Niamey. Is this being strictly enforced? I have an upcoming trip where I was planning... |www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2284585] was recently (or, maybe, is still) in Niger (take a look at the dates of the post and at its

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Rooms at this, the only other cheap accommodation in the centre, are musty and ragged, but generally clean. The bar can get pretty noisy.

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• jrb_1983
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• 3 February 2013 8:48pm
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• 3 February 2013 8:48pm

Has anyone recently travelled overland from Niger to Chad? Is this area safe to travel at the moment (I'm from the UK) and is transport in this region reliable? Any advice, recommendations or feedback would be great. Thanks!

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• Jeraboa
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• 18 November 2012 12:07am
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• 18 November 2012 2:56pm

Niger. 1, How hot is the hot season? the only months I can travel are April or August, I'm leaning... the situation with regards to getting a nigerien visa in Ouaga? It's possible at the Niger consulate in the UK... countries Do you think that Burkina Faso and Niger compliment each other well as travelling destinations

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Tandja.Niger is truly struggling, ranking last on the UN’s Human Development Index, based on life expectancy, infant mortality and education. Sadly, Niger also ranks last on the UN’s Human Poverty Index... to democratic rule. Niger’s government is undergoing decentralisation, handing many administrative powers

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While travel in Niger’s far north is strictly regulated these days, banditry is still a problem. In 2005 a French tourist was killed 60km north of Agadez having failed to stop for bandits. Always check the latest before leaving.

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The unit of currency is the West African CFA franc.Carrying cash or travellers cheques in euros is best, though US dollar equivalents suffice. The best bank for transactions is BIA-Niger.There are no ATMs in Niger and credit-card advances are only a costly possibility in Niamey.

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to Niger residents. However, Agadez’s consulate issues visas if you have an invitation letter from... your Niger exit date. Visa costs US$35 to €50. There’s less hassle obtaining visas in Africa

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autogares. There are few car-hire agencies in Niamey, the most reliable being Niger-Car Voyages. For your... must be accompanied by a Niger travel/tour agency. Niger-Car Voyages operates Parc Regional du W tours.

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Niamey airport is the international hub, though Point-Afrique and Go-Voyages flights now connect Paris/Marseilles to Agadez (October to April). Airlines serving Niger:Afriqiyah Airways (8U; www... $6 ‘fee’). This border is only open to traffic entering Niger, though you must be in the company

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December to February, the coolest and driest period, is the best time to visit. Temperatures can soar beyond 45°C (113°F) from March through to June, making desert travel unfeasible. Rains d

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Typical business hours are 8am to noon and 3pm to 6pm weekdays, and 8am to noon Saturday. Government hours are 8.30am to 12.15pm and 3.30pm to 6pm weekdays. Banking hours are 8am to 11.30am

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• iamontheroad
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• 7 September 2012 1:41pm
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• 21 September 2012 12:36pm

Any news if tourist visas are being issued again since Ramadan is over? And, perhaps more importantly, has anyone got any info if it's possible to get a tourist/transit visa for Libya in Niger? (it's the last hurdle) ThanksSorry I haven't responded sooner to this. No, tourist visas are still not being

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• ozymandias24
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• 21 June 2012 10:47am
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• 28 June 2012 5:25pm

? Has anyone crossed the Algeria / Niger border? I read that Mikespencerbown tried doing this route in reverse and seems to have been sent back at Agadez, so it looks like the Niger government are also... know AQMI pays 50 Millions CFA for a whity like you?" So think twice before entering Niger this way

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• Dustyroads1
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• 6 June 2012 12:07pm
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• 8 June 2012 9:15pm

Firefighters from Ireland heading out to West Africa again July 20th with three more Fire Engines. Driving from Cotonou Benin to Gaya Niger and onwards and upwards to Zinder. Stop and say Hello if you... -consuming and expensive.yes Niger Military taking conrol of shipment in CotonouI was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Zinder

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• rebeldiamonds
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• 27 March 2012 10:36pm
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• 28 March 2012 7:23pm

Hello! Does anyone know of any NGOs in Burkina Faso or Niger? I'm mostly interested in health-related issues, but I'd love to hear about ANY, really. Thanks!This is a bit like asking if there are any espresso bars in Italy...Some examples (in Burkina Faso): [www

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