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In every September nomadic clans from the Niger region come together in the middle of the country for massive celebrations comprising of feasts, camel races, markets, and Male Beauty contests. The celebrations are termed as Gerewol festival, and is the largest in the region.
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Attend the Gerewol festival
Duration: 9 Days
Start: Niamey
End:Niamey
Countries visited: Niger
Category: Mini- adventure
Operating days: every day
Departure time: 0700 hours
Departure point: Niamey accommodation pick-up
Arrival point:Niamey accommodation drop- off
Special instructions: please contact across Africa tours & travel to confirm your departure details at least one week before your first day of the visit.
Accommodation is shared but if the person wish not to share he/she will add $170.
Arrival in Niamey, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel; Ronier Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Birmin Konni and Tahoua. On your visit, you will have several stops for a spectacular photo opportunity. All meals include and night at Motel Konni.
Drive to Abalak for a Gerewol festival. It is an annual courtship ritual competition among the Wodaabe Fula people. Young men make up in traditional painting and ornamentation. They gather in formations to dance and sing vying for the attention of marriageable young women. All meals included and night stay Tuareg Tents Campement Bororo.
Full Days attendance at the Gerewol festival. All meals included and night at tents.
Full Days attendance at the Gerewol festival. All meals included and night at tents.
Today, we travel from Abalak to Agadez. We arrive in the late afternoon. All meals included and nights at Hotel de la Paix
Visit the ancient city of Agadez including the Camel market, handy craft, sultan’s palace, and the famous mosque of Agadez.All meals included and nights at Hotel de la Paix
After breakfast, visit the historic Centre- Konni, which was small pre-colonial Hausa state. Visit the big market. All meals include and night at Motel Konni.
Early morning we visit the giraffes in their natural