Niger Gerewol Festival 9 Days/8 Nights ( Basic)

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

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Niamey

Pass By: Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger
Arrival in Niamey, transfer to your hotel for overnight; Ronier Hotel.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ronier Hotel.

Day 2: Niamey – Konni

Stop At: UNIVERSITE DE TAHOUA, Tahoua, Niger
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Birmin Konni and Tahoua. On your visit, you will have several stops for a spectacular photo opportunity.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Motel Konni

Day 3: Tahoua – Konni – Abalak (Gerewol Site)

Stop At: UNIVERSITE DE TAHOUA, Tahoua, Niger
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
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tuareg Tents Campement Bororo

Day 4: Gerewol Festival

Stop At: Niger Télécoms, Gamkale, Niamey, Niger
Full Days attendance at the Gerewol festival
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Night at Tents

Day 5: Gerewol Festival

Stop At: Niger Télécoms, Gamkale, Niamey, Niger
Full Days attendance at the Gerewol festival.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Night at Tents

Day 6: Abalak – Agadez

Stop At: The Old Quarter, Agadez Niger
Today, we travel from Abalak to Agadez. We arrive in the late afternoon
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel de la Paix

Day 7: Agadez

Stop At: Grande Mosquee d'Agadez, Agadez Niger
Visit the ancient city of Agadez including the Camel market, handy craft, sultan’s palace, and the famous mosque of Agadez
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel de la Paix

Day 8: Agadez – Konni

Stop At: The Old Quarter, Agadez Niger
After breakfast, visit the historic Centre- Konni, which was a small pre-colonial Hausa state. Visit the big market
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Motel Konni

Day 9: Konni – Niamey – Depart

Stop At: Niger Télécoms, Gamkale, Niamey, Niger
Early morning we visit the giraffes in their natural before continuing to Niamey for your onward flight
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.