Ingal and environs in 8 days
Agenda
- Day 1: Arrival in Niamey, transfer from the Niamey international airport to a hotel in town.
- Day 2: Early departure from Niamey by jeep, arrival in Tamighat, visit to dinosaur exhibit; over night under the starlit sky in a nomad settlement.
- Day 3: Departing from Tamighat, we will head toward Ingal and visit the market, artisans and the dinosaur museum; over night under the starlit sky in a nomad settlement.
- Day 4: Departing from Ingal we will head toward Tiguita N'tsoumt, a village where the inhabitants produce salt through evaporation and its medicinal value attracts people from all over. Over night at Azelik where there will be a traditional camel dance around the tindé accompanied by Tuareg women's songs to welcome our guests.
- Day 5: Departing from Azelik toward Aboy and Tiblelik, visit Tuareg camps where we will drink tea prepared according to their age-old customs. Afternoon departure for Agadez, visit to the livestock market, artisans' shops, lunch in town; over night under the starlit sky at the foot of the cliffs in Tiguidit-the site of ancient rock engravings and of the spectacular international festival of African fashion.
- Day 6: Departing from Tiguidit toward Marendet, visit to the dinosaur exhibit; over night under the starlit sky where we'll drink Tuareg tea around the camp fire with villagers.
- Day 7: Early departure from Tiguidit/Marendet for Niamey, late evening arrival in Niamey; over night at a hotel in town.
- Day 8: Various visits in Niamey: Grand Marché, National Museum and zoo, Wadata artisanal center. Late evening departure for the airport.
Ingal is situated in the western part of the department of Agadez, Tuareg and Wodaabé pastoralists live in this zone where their livelihood depends exclusively on raising livestock and trans-Saharan trade. This region's inhabitants are among the very last nomadic peoples in the world today. The recognition and safeguard of their cultures, which due to their rarity are truly precious, are among our first priorities. Ingal becomes the epicenter of the nomadic peoples of Niger each year when the Cure Sallée, a cultural event of international scope, takes place at the end of the rainy season. The majority of tourists visit Ingal toward the end of September during this annual rendez-vous when thousands of pastoralists congregate from different corners of Niger to celebrate with joy and happiness with a week of festivities known as the Cure Sallée.
Nomade Sahara Expedition offers an eight-day excursion to Ingal at any time of year, ideal for tourists who want to travel during the off-season when temperatures in less temperate areas of the desert make leasure travel difficult. Relatively easy to reach by Jeep compared to the distant oasis towns of Bilma and Fachi, Ingal and its environs afford an excellent opportunity for tourists to discover the culture of these nomadic peoples as it is lived from day to day without embarking on a long expedition. This region is exeptionally attractive for its natural beauty, authentic cultural traditions, the wealth of its artisanal crafts, ancient rock engravings and multiple sites of dinosaur remains that have recently been discovered. Our eight-day excursion to Ingal will allow you to discover this region in depth during your stay here at the threshold of the Sahara desert and to share with these nomadic pastoralists their unique way of life, which they have preserved for centuries.
Tour Prices
| Ingal (8 days) | Price Per person |
|---|---|
| Private tour solo | $2,450.00 |
| Two people | $2,150.00 |
| Three people | $1,850.00 |
| Four people | $1,550.00 |
| Five people | $1,250.00 |
| Six and more | $950.00 |
These prices include:
- Hotel accomodations and three meals a day
- Full lodging while during the desert expedition
- All entrance fees to museums, zoo, etc.
- Gratuities
These prices do not include:
- Airfare
- Airport taxes
- Travel or health insurance