West Africa - Niger (PDF Chapter)

Those who have visited this desert republic tell stories of a warm and generous population liv-ing in ancient caravan cities at the edge of the Sahara. However, the current security situation means that Niger is still largely off limits to travellers.

• the spiky summit of the majestic mud mosque overlooking the town of Agadez and the Sa-hara
• maps
• West Africa’s last wild herd of giraffes in Kouré
• transport
• The sultan’s palace within the fascinating Birni Quartier of Zinder tells of a brutal history
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Understand Niger, Niger Today, History, Culture, En-vironment, Survival Guide.