Niger II: Agadez, Zinder & Gerewol
Niger
Saturday 10 Oct 2026 – Friday 16 Oct 2026
7 days · 6 nights
Niger
Wander Expeditions
6+ years group traveling
A rare journey across one of West Africa’s last great frontiers
Few travelers ever set foot in Niger.
Fewer still cross it from the lush banks of the Niger River to the ancient caravan city of Agadez — gateway to the Sahara and heart of Tuareg culture. This Expedition takes you through the Sahel’s most fascinating cultural landscapes: royal Hausa cities, remote mud-brick villages, nomadic Tuareg communities, and one of Africa’s most extraordinary cultural gatherings: the legendary Guérewol Festival.
Over seven days we will traverse a country that still feels profoundly untouched by modern tourism.
Itinerary
Disclaimer: this itinerary is tentative. Due to the adventurous nature of this Expedition we can't guarantee a fixed route. When navigating these off the beaten path regions safety will be our number one priority and so, it may suffer changes.
Before Niger II, you have the chance to start your West African journey in Mali IV Expedition (Oct 7th-9th).
Day 1 — Arrival in Niamey
Arrival in Niger’s laid-back capital on the banks of the Niger River. After check-in, we begin exploring with visits to the National Museum, the Grand Mosque, and the city’s vibrant craft markets before watching sunset along the river.
Day 2 — Niamey → Kouré → Dosso → Konni
Drive east through Sahel landscapes to the Kouré Giraffe Reserve for a walking safari with the last West African giraffes. Continue to Dosso to visit the Sultan’s Palace and learn about Zarma royal traditions before reaching Konni for the night.
Day 3 — Konni → Yama → Tahoua
Journey deeper into Niger’s Sahel heartland, stopping in Yama to admire striking mud-brick architecture, mosques, and granaries. Along the way we visit traditional villages before arriving in Tahoua.
Day 4 — Tahoua → Agadez
Head north into the Sahara, passing Tuareg villages and nomadic camps as the landscape gradually turns desert. Picnic lunch en route before reaching Agadez, the legendary caravan city and gateway to the Sahara.
Day 5 — Agadez Exploration
Full day exploring UNESCO-listed Agadez: the iconic mud-brick Great Mosque, the Sultan’s Palace, historic explorer houses, and the atmospheric old town with the spectacular Guérewol festival in the evening.
Day 6 — Agadez → Tanout → Zinder
Cross desert landscapes toward Zinder, the historic center of Hausa culture. Explore the Sultan’s Palace, the old Birni quarter, and traditional leather and dye workshops before a cultural dinner with music.
Day 7 — Zinder → Niamey
Morning domestic flight back to Niamey, concluding the expedition with transfers to the airport.
You have the chance to continue your West African journey to Burkina IV Expedition (Oct 16th-18th).
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