Niamey
Niger
- Safety rating
- 3.5/10
- Best time to visit
- The cooler dry season from November to February is the most comfortable before the extreme heat sets in.
- Population
- 1.5M
Overview
Niger's low-rise capital stretches along the banks of the Niger River at the edge of the Sahel. A relaxed city of broad streets and lively markets, it offers riverside sunsets, vibrant crafts and a gateway to the desert beyond.
Top attractions
Visit the National Museum of Niger with its dinosaur fossils, the Grand Marché, the Grande Mosquée and the Niger River bridges.
Getting around
Shared taxis, motorbikes and minibuses cover the spread-out city; the riverfront is pleasant in cooler hours.