Suggested Length of Stay
Recommended lengths of stay in Niger is between 5-7 days depending on length of stay in the National Parks.
Modes of transport
Roads
Road safety throughout Niger is a concern, and visitors are strongly urged to avoid driving at night outside of major cities. The public transportation system, urban and rural road conditions, and the availability of roadside assistance are all poor.
Trains
There is no train service in Niger.
Taxis
Taxis are available in Niamey. They run at a fixed price for a short journey around the downtown area, or more to go across the whole city. Taxi drivers may charge inflated prices for tourists, so it is expected that you haggle with them to get the lowest price.
Flying
Niger Airlines operates a few domestic services between its major cities.
Health Precautions
Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for all travelers in all areas of Niger and a yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission and is recommended for all travel to Niger. A meningococcus vaccination is recommended for travel during the dry season, between November and June.
Food and Drink
Dates, yoghurt, rice and mutton are standard Tuareg fare, while riz sauce (rice with sauce) is omnipresent in Niger’s south. Standard restaurant dishes include grilled fish (particularly capitaine, or Nile perch), chicken, and beef brochettes. Couscous and ragout are also popular. Outside Niamey vegetarian options diminish.
Sitting for a cup of Tuareg tea is rewarding and thirst-quenching. For a wobble in your step, try BiĆØre Niger. For a serious stagger, down some palm wine.
Money
The official currency of Niger is the West African CFA franc.
Time Zone
Local time is GMT +1.
Visas
You’ll need a visa to enter Niger.
Embassy & Consulate contacts for Niger
Australia does not have a diplomatic mission in Niger, please get in touch with the Embassy in Nigeria.
Australian High Commission ā Abuja
Email: ahc.abuja@dfat.gov.au
Ph: +234 906 540 5487 (during business hours)
Niger Embassy & Consulate contacts in Australia
Niger does not have a diplomatic mission in Australia, for Visa information, please contact the Niger Embassy in India.
Nigerien Embassy in New Delhi, India
53 Paschimi Marg or
F-8/22, Munirka Marg
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi 110057
India
Ph: (+91) 11 2615 0160 / 1
Email: ambanigerindia@yahoo.fr
Electricity
In Niger the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Getting there (stopovers)
Ethiopian Airlines fly out of Singapore, Dubai and Bangkok daily, with three weekly connections to Niamey from Addis Ababa.
Tipping
Tipping is appreciated in Niger and, while a service charge is generally added to restaurant bills, extra tips are still appreciated. Taxi drivers, tour guides, barmen, and porters all take tips. A 10 percent tip is customary.
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