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Excursions in Niger can be very interesting and informative. Apart from visiting the local sites of attraction, the tourists can also take a look at the nearby places of interest around the important cities. Travelers coming to Niger primarily have their base either at Niamey, Tahoua or Maradi.

While staying at Niamey the travelers can arrange for a variety of short day trips from the city. They can visit the Boubon Island which is just fifteen miles away from the city center of Niamey. As Sunday markets are very common in Niger, the tourists can also plan to visit any of the Sunday markets at Baleyera, Filingue or Ayurou. Koure, which is about 36 miles away from the city offer exciting canoe riding facilities. The baleyera Sunday market excursion would be a nice one as the travelers will get to buy a variety of calabashes, leather woods and blankets.

A visit to the W National Park is one of the most popular Excursions in Niger. The park is located 95 miles away from the Niamey city. the park spreads over an area of about 2200 square kilometers and houses more than 300 species of birds and 450 exotic plant variety. While on a trip to this national park travelers can also drop in at the Tapoa reserve which is an extension of the aforesaid sanctuary.

While staying at the cities like Naimey and Agadez the travelers can also make short excursions to Zinder and Arlit. Both these cities have a host of local attractions which can be explored while staying here for a few days. The city of Zinder has a variety of sights of attraction including the Grand Marche, Sarkin Fulani's House, Sulatan's palace and Grand mosque.

The Niger Excursions become interesting and enjoying if you make prior planning of the trip. Most of the big cities in Niger have lots to explore. Apart from that if the travelers want to know more about the cultural and social life of the country they must pay visit to the small tribal villages.

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