Parc National du W
Agenda
- Day 1: Arrival in Niamey, transfer from the Niamey international airport to a hotel in town.
- Day 2: Early departure for Ayorou, one of Niger's most colorful market places, an easy drive from Niamey toward Mali. On a market day, Ayorou becomes a meeting ground for nomads and farmers from all over the region, even from the neighboring countries of Mali and Burkina Faso. A wide selection of traditional wares is sold at this bustling market that is not too big and not too small. In addition to basic items such as firewood and donkeys, one finds handcrafted jewelry, clothes and assorted art objects. After perusing this fascinating market, we'll take a trip on the Niger river in traditional canoes to see the hippos that frequent these waters. In the afternoon, we will head south along the river for the lodge at Tapoa near the entrance to the wildlife park, Parc National du W.
- Days 3-5: Three days of exploring the wildlife park accompanied by expert guides.
- Day 6: Return to Niamey in the afternoon ; over night at a hotel in town.
- Day 7: A day around town in the capital city of Niamey including: a trip to the Grand Marché, the National Museum and zoo as well as to Wadata artisanal village. Cocktails on the terrace of the Grand Hôtel as the sun sets on the magnificent Niger river followed by dinner; late evening departure for Niamey's international airport.
One of West Africa's most impressive wildlife parks, Parc National du W, awaits you on the banks of the Niger river less than 200 km south of the capital city of Niamey, Niger. Parc W gets its name from the bends in the river where an impressive array of animals and migratory birds congregate every year during the dry season on the edge of the Sahel. Between the months of Feburary and May, carniverous animals typically found in this area include lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and jackals, as well as plenty of elephants, crocodiles, hippos, buffalo, antelope and baboon. A vast number of bird species are joined by rare migratory aquatic birds during the dry season-a special treat for bird lovers! The spectacular natural setting of this game park where the dry savannah woodland of the Sahel meets the moister savannahs to the south in a transition zone that straddles the west African countries of Burkina Faso, Benin, Niger, makes a visit worthwhile any time between December and May when the park is open. Before we tour the wildlife park, we will make a brief expedition to the colorful market in Ayorou on the banks of the Niger river where merchants come from all corners of the region as well as a trip by canoe to a nearby watering hole frequented by hippos. Nomade Sahara Expedition's team of knowledgeable local guides awaits the pleasure of introducing you to this region's natural beauty and cultural vitality.
Tour Prices
| title | Price Per person |
|---|---|
| Private tour solo | $2,000.00 |
| Two people | $1,700.00 |
| Three people | $1,400.00 |
| Four people | $1,100.00 |
| Five and more | $800.00 |
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