Tourism in Niger

There is relatively limited tourism in Niger. Most of the tourism industry is in the north, where the city of Agadez allows access to the desert.[1] Other places that see tourism are the capital city, Niamey, areas around the Niger River, and reserves such as Kouré[1] which is known for West African giraffes.

Tourism in Northern Niger started to develop in the 1970s.[1] Tourism dropped during the Tuareg rebellion in the early 90s.[1]

There has recently been travel warnings to the Niger because of terrorism as a result of the insurgency in the Sahel.

References
  1. Geels, Jolijn (2006). Niger: The Bradt Travel Guide. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 41. ISBN 978-1-84162-152-4.
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