11 days tour

To The Guerewool Festival Of The Wodaabe

To The Guerewool Festival Of The Wodaabe

This tour includes:

Flights

Scheduled flight from/to Frankfurt to Niamey and back with Air France or another airline in Economy Class 2 domestic flights Niamey - Agadez; Zinder - Niamey in Economy Class

Transport

All trips in private vehicles (3 guests per vehicle)

Others

Changing local guides Camping equipment incl. sleeping mat and excl. sleeping bag All entrance fees as per program All necessary permits during the trip and military escort

Meals

Meals: 9ร—F, 8ร—M, 7ร—A

Guide

DIAMIR tour guide

Accommodation

7 nights: hotel in double room 2 รœ: tent

Not included:

Others

Meals and drinks not mentioned Visa (approx. 110 โ‚ฌ) Airport fees in the destination country, if applicable Optional excursions tips personal items

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip To The Guerewool Festival Of The Wodaabe

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival

      Flight to Niamey. Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Travel time 20min)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Flight To Agadez
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Flight To Agadez

      Early morning domestic flight to Agadez (approx. 2 hours) in the north-east of the country. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the cattle market with the Tuareg traders. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Abalak - Festival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Abalak - Festival

      Drive to Abalak in the morning. Along the way, you will encounter nomads on their way to their summer quarters. On the way you make a stop in Abalak, the last large town before you reach the Peulh guerewool area. Lunch and a first walk to the nomadsโ€™ camp. Overnight stay in a tent with fixed dormitory tents. (Travel time approx. 5 hours, approx. 290 km).

  • Day 4 Day 4: Guerewool Festival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Guerewool Festival

      The day is all about the Guerewool festival. You take part up close when the men of the Bororo-Fulbe compete in dances to win the favor of the women. In the individual camps of the nomads, you will experience the make-up skills of the men, as well as their singing and camel handling skills. Immerse yourself in a very old nomadic tradition that can only be experienced in a few places in West Africa. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Guerewool Festival - Agadez
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Guerewool Festival - Agadez

      Follow the festivities until midday and then break up the tents and say au revoir to the young Wodaabe. Return to Agadez and check into your room. Overnight stay in the hotel. (Travel time approx. 5 hours, 290 km).

  • Day 6 Day 6: Cosmopolitan Agadez
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Cosmopolitan Agadez

      "Agadez" - what a melodious name. A famous caravan town and gateway to the Sahara. The trade flows to southern Libya and southern Algeria started and still start from here. It is not without reason that UNESCO has declared the old town with its narrow streets, lively markets and its main mosque made of mud bricks with its iconic minaret a World Heritage Site. Stroll through the city and discover its most beautiful squares. Donโ€™t miss a visit to a womenโ€™s dance group that cultivates the local dance tradition. Also be there when young Tuareg are initiated by the Tambari, the spiritual leader. Overnight stay in the hotel. (Travel time approx. 5 hours, 290 km).

  • Day 7 Day 7: Drive To Zinder
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Drive To Zinder

      Departure for Agadez in the morning. As you drive south through the Sahel, the vegetation slowly increases again. Huge baobab trees can be seen. In the afternoon you reach Zinder, which has a lot to offer as the economic and cultural center and former capital of the country. Situated on an old and famous caravan route connecting West Africa with Mecca, the Haussa, famous for their trading activities, made it their center early on. Rich trading houses and the Haussa-style main mosque bear witness to the cityโ€™s former prosperity. Overnight stay in a hotel. (Travel time approx. 7 hours, approx. 450 km).

  • Day 8 Day 8: Sightseeing Tour Of Zinder And The Surrounding Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Sightseeing Tour Of Zinder And The Surrounding Area

      Experience the colorful mixture of languages, religions and faces of West Africa on a city tour! The area around Zinder is traditionally the land of the Haussa, whose sultan resides in his palace in Mirriah. A visit to the palace is on the program as well as a stop in small villages with their gardens, where you will get an impression of the everyday life of the people. Return to Zinder in the evening. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Flight To Niamey
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Flight To Niamey

      Flight back to Niamey. Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel

  • Day 10 Day 10: Niamey - Return Journey
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Niamey - Return Journey

      To round off the trip, a visit to the Niger capital is on the agenda today. A trip on the Niger River in a pinnace is of course a must. A day room is available in Niamey. After dinner together, drive to the airport and return flight to Europe.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Arrival

      Arrival in Germany.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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