Pro

People in Niger are very kind and gentle
Con

Waste at every corner
In a nutshell

It's no Miami, but that's okay...
Hotel Sofitel GAWEYE: Too expensive
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...
Grand Hotel: Good choice for 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...
La Cascade... maybe (will confirm later): Great French Cuisine... Try The Tripe!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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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Q: My Husband and I will be travelling to Niamey next year (2006) and are wondering if it is axceptable for men to wear shortsfor...

A: If it's any help, it is not acceptable to wear shorts to work in East Africa. I would presume that it's the same in other parts of Africa. In fact in Kenya grown men...
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Back when I was one of the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed young legal eagles in this national oil company, it always used to amuse family and friends when I would tell them of my next exotic...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Niamey. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 46 photos uploaded, and 5 travelogues I've created.
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Niamey isn't exactly high on people's tourist destinations...chances are, if you are reading this, you might be heading there for work. It's a hot little land-locked dustball of a town, but as soon as...
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The river is nice, but I have not yet found away to walk along the riverside. Anyhow there are too many mosquitoes.
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First ever trip in Africa was here in Niger

Up to almost our landing at the Niamey airport, the only thing we could see outside was sand. Just to say how close is Niamey from the desert. Just to say also how vast is the desert, since this is...
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