Niamey is the capital of Niger. The main only tourist site in town is the Musée National Boubou Hama. Other attractions include a pirogue boat ride on the Niger river and the wild giraffes in Kouré, about an hour's drive outside Niamey.
Musée National Boubou Hama - zoo
Musée National Boubou Hama - The uranium exhibit with some "grès très radioactif" (very radioactive sandstone) on the floor
Musée National Boubou Hama - a traditional house
Musée National Boubou Hama - handicraft center
Some kids on the 'Chinese bridge'
Mobile plastic wares seller
The mighty Niger river - the previous town upstream is Gao, Mali.
Straw seller with his work camel
Piles of rice sacks
Sunset from the terrace of Grand Hotel - a favorite gathering place among the local expats - while enjoying some brochettes
The battle of the mobile operators: French Orange versus Indian Airtel. Wondering what Foula is ? Hint: Niger has the highest birth rate in the world.
And another ad for Coke: one billion reasons to believe in Africa!
More about my February 2013 visit to Niamey, Niger. Eating at Hotel Terminus' restaurant Toukounia and outdoor grill, Amandine restaurant, and restaurant Les Roniers. Plus my Turkish Airlines experience.
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