Getting to Maradi involves a lot of road travel. It is well connected by a road transport with the major cities of Niger. As Getting to Maradi is relatively easy, one can reach the place comfortably and conveniently.
By air plane:
On the outskirts of the city there is a small airport located in the city of Maradi., It is served by government flights. Tourists can get into the city after landing here. At the airport is a restaurant and bar. It serves typical Nigerian fare, such as brochettes, fries, and poultry.
As there are no railway lines to the city it cannot be accessed by trains.
Maradi is also accessible by car. From Niamey, one has to first come by bush taxi. From there one has to take Nigerian route 1 and after traveling for about 18 hours you can reach Maradi.
Those who can avail a private, air conditioned, fancy can make it in eight hours. This is because public travel to Maradi is extremely slow. If you do not drive you may not have to bribe your way through every checkpoint. Local drivers know how to avoid bribing at the check points.
All major bus lines in Niger have packages to Maradi. AIR Transport at 9300 fcfa, SNTV at 8500 fcfa; EHGM at 9200 fcfa; Rimbo Transport at 9300 fcfa; Africa Express at 9000 fcfa and FAT at 9000 fcfa takes one comfortably to Maradi . This is the most effective means of transportation to Maradi for the budget travelers.
In the city of Maradi traffic drives on the right. Those tourists who prefer to drive rental cars should be aware that some roads are permanently closed for tourists. To drive here tourists needs special authorization. Principal internal roads are from Niamey to Zinder, Tahoua, Arlit and Gaya. The condition of roads worsens during the rains and when it rains heavily it becomes practically impassable. The best season to drive to the city is from December to the month of March.
Petrol stations are infrequent in Maradi. And even the available garages are extremely expensive. A tourist must strictly travel by the route entered in the passport by the police in the previous town. It is mandatory to pay a toll on the main routes. Travelers traveling to Maradi are advised against driving at night.
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