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Pro

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 People in Niger are very kind and gentle 


Con

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 Hot, hot, hot and too expensive (less value for money) 


In a nutshell

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 Lovely, peaceful and quiet jem 

 

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Hotel Sofitel GAWEYE: Too expensive

Hotel Sofitel GAWEYE: Too expensive, Niamey

 dunearn20 Says:  With ca. 75 000 CFA per day without breakfast (ca. USD 150.-) by far too expensive, better is the "Grand Hotel" (but always fully booked) or the smaller "Hotel... 

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Grand Hotel: Good choice for Niamey

Grand Hotel: Good choice for Niamey, Niamey

 mardofox Says:  In my opinion its better than Sofitel but of course no Four Seasons, the Grand is where everyone heads for a nice sunset beer. Save yourself the trouble and... 

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La Cascade... maybe (will confirm later): Great French Cuisine... Try The Tripe!

La Cascade... maybe (will confirm later): Great French Cuisine... Try The Tripe!, Niamey

 mizzzthanggg Says:  Great posters of Niger local tribes and Sahara desert folk... can't believe I forgot the names but it was several years ago. Will remember them soon once I dig... 

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National Museum

National Museum, Niamey

 mizzzthanggg Says:  Open Tuesdays-SundaysNovember -March 9-12, 3:30 -6, April -October 9-12, 4-6:30, Admission 100 CFA francsExhibition pavillions, zoo, crafts center, village of... 

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Cameraphobia

Cameraphobia, Niamey

 mizzzthanggg Says:  I took a lot of photos from the car because there is a general rule about not taking photos of important sights and stuff around Niger... guess the people are... 

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A Load Of Hay

A Load Of Hay, Niamey

 mizzzthanggg Says:  One of the typical sights you can see around Niger once you move a little bit away from the administrative center of town. Animals are an important part of... 

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Sofitel Gaweye: Niamey's Best

Sofitel Gaweye: Niamey's Best, Niamey

 mizzzthanggg Says:  Apparently this was the best place to stay in Niamey at the time of my trip, which was Feb 2002. The rooms were basic, no frills... there was a tv, fridge...... 

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