Niger
Published on 30. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
262 pages
978-1-84162-152-4 (ISBN)
Description
Transport options are a particular feature, including long-distance connections to neighbouring countries, river trips on the River Niger, and camel trekking in the Massif de l'Air and Tenere desert regions, home to the nomadic Tuareg people. This guide covers both ends of the developing travel market for Niger: upmarket travellers looking for background information as a supplement to a tour, and budget explorers with a need to know all the practicalities.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Illustrations
8pp colour photos & 30 maps
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84162-152-4 (9781841621524)
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Person
Dutch-born Jolijn Geels has frequently travelled to Africa as a backpacker, tour leader and travel writer. After months of research for this guide, she has decided to go back and live in Niger to work with the people. She previously contributed to Bradt's Madagascar and updated Mali: The Bradt Travel Guide.
Content
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background information Geography, Climate, Vegetation and land use, Biodiversity and protected areas, Biodiversity and protected areas, Fauna, Environmental concerns, History, Economy, Poverty reduction, Ethnic groups, Language, Nigerian society, Religion, The arts Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Food and drink, Public holidays and festivals, Handicrafts and what to buy , Media and communications, Cultural sensitivity, Giving something back PART TWO THE SOUTHWEST Chapter 3 Niamey Chapter 4 Tillaberi Chapter 5 Dosso PART THREE THE CENTRE AND THE NORTH Chapter 6 Tahoua Chapter 7 Agadez PART FOUR THE SOUTH EAST Chapter 8 Maradi Chapter 9 Zinder Chapter 10 Diffa Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index