Barbecue by Niger River and Sand Dunes

A large piece of seasoned meat, likely a leg of lamb or goat, is being grilled over charcoal on a barbecue.

A vast desert landscape with rolling sand dunes, sparse vegetation, and a distant city under a hazy sky.

A red river flows past a rocky bank in the foreground, with a sandy desert dune and scattered trees in the background under a pale blue sky.

A wide, calm river flows past a sandy bank covered in lush green vegetation.

An orange car is parked on a sandy bank next to a wide, calm river, with vegetation growing along the water's edge.

A muddy river flows in front of sandy banks dotted with sparse trees under a pale sky.

A group of people are gathered by a sandy riverbank with sparse vegetation, with some individuals washing clothes and others sitting.

A herd of cattle grazes on a lush green bank beside a muddy, reddish river, with a dusty orange hill rising behind them under a pale blue sky.

Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
Product code: ntt-en-day-2

Barbecue by Niger River

Take a break from the hurly burly dust and heat of Niamey to relax with landscapes and vistas out of another planet, as if transplanted from Mars. We relax for a BBQ and party alongside the Niger River with a backdrop of sweeping sand dunes and natural springs. A local community with village tourism programs keeps watch and security, and we provide a whole lamb roast, traditional Niger style, with rice and salads, and cold beers, cokes, and whiskey. Play on the dunes or just laugh and enjoy the outdoors.

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4.4/5 - (28 votes)

“I was surprised to find motorbikes and even bakkies on top of the mountain. Because I delayed the expedition, a wise decision was taken to use a bakkie. After a bumpy 3 hour drive and an hour's scrambling to the top - I hauled out the South African flag. Everyone was ecstatic and ten hours after leaving our camp, we were back - all smiles. The donkeys would not have made it and neither would I on my own so all was well in Africa. In Agadez I was welcomed back by the Sultan who gave me so many gifts. This was an amazing trip. The Tourag people are so friendly. They have a great sense of humour and even the flies are polite. I am truly blessed to be able to live my dream.”

- Karen Hauptfleisch, South Africa, Mount Bagzane and Air Mountains Agadez Trek Tour

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