Private Tour
Niger Gerewol Festival 9Days/8Nights (comfort)
Overview
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216 hours
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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 are the largest in the region.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Accommodation which is shared but if the person wish not to share he/she will add $170.
Experienced tour/safari guide
Gratuities
Flights
Cost of visa
Travel insurance
personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Grand Hotel du Niger
, Niamey Niger
What To Expect
Arrival in Niamey
Arrival in Niamey, and transfer to your hotel; Grand Hotel.
Niamey – Konni
Accommodations
Overnight at Motel Konni.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Birmin Konni and Tahoua. On your visit, you will have several stops for a spectacular photo opportunity.
Tahoua – Konni – Abalak (Gerewol Site)
Accommodations
Overnight at Tuareg Tents Campement Bororo.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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
Gerewol Festival
Accommodations
Night at Tents
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Full Days attendance at the Gerewol festival.
Gerewol Festival
Accommodations
Night at Tents
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Full Days attendance at the Gerewol festival.
Abalak – Agadez
Accommodations
Night at Hotel de la Paix
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Agadez
Today, we travel from Abalak to Agadez. We arrive in the late afternoon
Agadez
Accommodations
Night at Hotel de la Paix
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Agadez
Visit the ancient city of Agadez including the Camel market, handy craft, sultan’s palace, and the famous mosque of Agadez
Agadez – Konni
Accommodations
Overnight at Motel Konni.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Birni-N'Konni
After breakfast, visit the historic Centre- Konni, which was small pre-colonial Hausa state. Visit the big market
Konni – Niamey – Depart
Niamey Grand Mosque
Early morning we visit the giraffes in their natural
Options
Niger Gerewol Festival 9Days/8Nights (comfort)
Pickup included
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