Things to do & places to visit in Zinder Region, Niger

Zinder Region #3 destination in Niger 2023. The average rating score is 4.00 based on 18 traveler reviews, of 8 attractions. Timezone: Africa/Niamey, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 10:52.

Top things to do (8)

• Historic Sites
• Deserts
• Nature & Wildlife Tours
• Speciality Museums
• Religious Sites
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Neighborhoods
• Ancient Ruins

Top places to visit

1. 4.5 Sultan's Palace (4 reviews)
   - Old living African traditions
   Ancient Ruins
   
   
   This is a pretty unique place to visit. It is an old living African tradition that as absurd as it might sound, should never go lost. The Palace is not only living ancient African style but also a very unique fascinating ancient building that preserves the history of the Zinder region. The present Sultan is the 22nd of his family. He is a moral authority that is still very respected by the local population. A must visit for whoever happens to find himself in Zinder. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Niger Sahara (4 reviews)
   - The great touareg sea of sand
   Deserts
   
   
   The largest desert in the world, extending between 800 and 1,200 miles and at least 3,000 miles from east to west, covers one-fourth the area of Africa including the lands of Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia and Egypt. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Birni Quarter (3 reviews)
   - A TRADITIONAL HAUSA SETTLEMENT IN NIGER REPUBLIC
   Neighborhoods
   
   
   This is the residential areas of Zinder city with very spacious streets unlike what am used to in my country Nigeria. The houses are traditional in nature forming a line along each street. I had the chance to visit the market which resembles most of the rural weekly markets in Nigeria to buy few thins as i did not travel with lots of money. I also visited the motor park on my way out after our conference where i took some time to take a photo at the icon signifying the Zinder city center along a roundabout or junction of roads. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Niger Sahara (4 reviews)
   - The great touareg sea of sand
   Deserts
   
   
   The largest desert in the world, extending between 800 and 1,200 miles and at least 3,000 miles from east to west, covers one-fourth the area of Africa including the lands of Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia and Egypt. See more..
   
5. 4.0 Zinder Wetlands In Zinder Niger Republic (1 review)
   - A WETLAND IN A SEMI ARID ENVIRONMENT
   Friday: Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   Wetland consist of series of ponds and aquatic vegetation used for crop cultivation, migratory birds See more..
   
6. 3.5 Grande Marche (3 reviews)
   - Sad
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Was average size, but didn't have the courtesy to give me a reach around. All in all a decent 2 minutes though. See more..
   
7. 3.0 Residence of Heinrich Barth (1 review)
   Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
   
   
   He resided here in October 1850. The room where Heinrich lived has been converted to a small museum these days where you can see several original items from that time, as well as old maps that displays his route. See more..
   
8. 2.5 Regional Museum (2 reviews)
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   Two-room museum with Hausa culture on display See more..
   
9. Grande Mosque de Zinder (0 review)
   Religious Sites
   
   
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