Living with the Tuareg world is an ideal concept to share and reconnect with nomadic people. This Adventure will take you the village of the courageous Tuareg caravanners who continue crossing of Sahara every year with the search for salt at the edge of the Tenere desert. Nestled on the edge of the Sahara Desert, the Aïr massif is one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Africa! In the heart of the traditional Tuareg region, Air is a collection of majestic mountains. It is an amazing sanctuary of biodiversity, with interesting varieties of species of all kinds.
Highlights
Duration: 8 Days
Start: Niamey
End:Niamey
Countries visited: Niger
Category: Mini- Adventure
Operating days: Upon Request
Departure time: 0700 hours
Departure point: Niamey Airport pick-up
Arrival point: Niamey Airport drop- off
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Arrival in Niamey, where you will be met and transferred to Niamey Inn for overnight.
After breakfast at the hotel, the driver will transfer you to the airport to catch a short flight to Agadez. Visit the ancient city of Agadez including the Camel market, handy craft, sultan’s palace, and the famous mosque of Agadez. Agadez has classified the heritage of Unesco. This is the Tuaregs market meeting point for salt caravans. You will stop at an Italian restaurant( own expenses ) for dinner before checking to Hotel de la Paix or similar for overnight.
Today you will en route to Timia, The drive will take approximately 6 hours on the way you wills top at a local for lunch at your expenses. After lunch proceeds to a small town and commune in northern Niger, situated at an oasis in the Aïr Mountains, Agadez Region, Arlit Department.
In the next two days, you will discover the Tuareg world. We’ll visit the Timia waterfall every morning to catch a breath of fresh air relax and share a cup of Tuareg tea. After breakfast, we’ll proceed to meet the villagers and interact with them to learn about their rich history and culture. In the evenings we will be entertained by the locals. Learn the Tuaregs – inzad dances, playing ancient musical instruments, and listening to traditional songs. Our accommodation at the village inn full board with a private cook.
After breakfast, we will drive Agadez via El Meki. You will stop at nomadic wells for quick photoshoot before proceeding to a local restaurant for a tasty Lunch. We will arrive in Agadez before sunset where you will check in the Hotel de la Paix for dinner and overnight.
Today we will catch a short flight to return to the capital. Upon arrival, we will in mid-afternoon we will exlore the city of Niamy . Visit famous landmarks and museums. Stroll in the market to get yourself a souvenir. Dinner and overnight will be at Tenere hotel or similar.
After breakfast, you will be dropped at the airport according to your flight schedule where our services will come to an end
