Bonobo2005 Says: We climbed on the roof which offered superb views especially over the old town. A conglomeration of mostly square red mud brick structures, here and there a tree. To the north good views on the main courtyard, and over the minarets of the Grand Mosque that tower high above...
Crossing the border from Benin to Niger
Bonobo2005 Says: Just north of Malanville flows the impressively huge brown coloured Niger River, that forms the border between the three countries of Niger, Benin and Nigeria.I arrived at the border settlement of Malanville by shared taxi, which took 4 hours from Parakou (cost about EUR 5)....
Bonobo2005 Says: A low hill covered with huge boulders and 2 structures arises from the centre of Zinder. While I wandered around there, I almost lost my camera!! During the 6 days I spent in Zinder, I was the only tourist. Which meant that I was Mustafa’s only potential source of income...
Bonobo2005 Says: Although not as important as more north towards the Sahara, camels are abundant and a popular way of transporting goods.Traders and farmers often come from far to bring their trade to the important market in Zinder. Donkeys and cows, the much cheaper alternatives for camels...
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It was only in Gaya that I decided to travel straight to Zinder, instead of to the capital Niamey (the more obvious choice). The ticket seller of the bus...
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My stay in Togo and Benin lasted only 10 days. The continuous rains and thick dark grey clouds, the landscapes that didn't really change, the language problem. I had had a good time, but now I was...
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