jrozwado Says: Taking a ride on the Niger River in a pirogue was a highlight of my first trip to Niger. While there are numerous departure points, we had our driver take us northwest of Niamey a bit to the Rio Bravo golf course (yes, there's a golf course and yes, the "greens" are oiled...
Casbah: A taste of North Africa in Niamey
jrozwado Says: This restaurant serves excellent Maghreb cuisine (north African - Tunisian/Algerian/Moroccan) in a comfortable setting. The restaurant is in a house, and has a very homelike atmosphere. The food was great and the service was friendly and efficient.
jrozwado Says: Take a 4x4 out to Koure (east of Niamey) to drive through the bush in search of some of West Africa's last wild giraffes. There is an information center along the main road where you pay a small fee and hire a guide (who'll ride on the roof and tap on the vehicle with a...
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This restaurant serves excellent Maghreb cuisine (north African - Tunisian/Algerian/Moroccan) in a comfortable setting. The restaurant is in a house, and has a...
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Niamey - City of Contrasts in the Sahel

Niamey, capital city of Niger, is a medium-sized city spread along the banks of the Niger River. A city of contrasts, you'll see modern buildings and good French, Italian, and Chinese restaurants...
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