Spot The Big Five In W National Park
Description
Explore W National Park, situated in 3 countries and bends into the shape of a W on the Niger River. Littered and replete with many wild animals, including the “BIG 5” and the largest of Africa, this spectacular but relatively secret park is in an unvisited corner of Africa.
Highlights
- Explore Koure National Park and track the herds of giraffes that wander the park
- Visit the epic W National Park
- Enjoy a full day of game drives and animal viewing in the park
- Spot Big 5
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1 - Niamey expand_more
Arrive in Niamey.
Get picked up at the airport and transfer to Hotel Universe for overnight.
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Day 2 - Koure Reserve & Tapoa expand_more
Leave Niamey after a swift pickup and departure from your hotel for the road south in a sturdy SUV with bottled water.
Reach the entrance gate to Koure National Park to pick up your regional expert from the local community and track the herds of giraffes that wander the park. Once dwindling to a population of only 48l, the park now hosts over 600 unique, giant and gentle beasts.
Stop the car along the way to approach to within 5 meters and take photographs. Giraffes are among the only animals in Niger which pose no danger to humans at close range.
Continue to Hotel De la Tapoa overnight.
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Day 3 - Niger River and w national park expand_more
Drive into epic W National Park.
Spot for animals from the safety of your vehicle.
Break for lunch at a BBQ site with an overlook that stretches far into the distance to the frontier of Burkina and Benin.
Take to raised lookout platforms to watch elephants come to the waterside to drink and shower themselves.
Go for an afternoon drive in the next section of the park.
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Day 4 - Game Drive expand_more
Enjoy a full day of game drives and animal viewing in the park, with the option of a night walk from your hotel (Hotel de la Tapoa).
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Day 5 - Return to Niamey expand_more
Set off for Niamey, a 3 hour drive away, and check in for your flight or your overnight hotel.
What's Included
All transport
All breakfasts and some dinners
Permits, entrance fees, and taxes
Vehicle
Accommodation in safari-style lodges, villages, and tourist hotels (where applicable)
Niamey safari guide
What's Excluded
Personal purchases
Drinks
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 8 | USD 3000 Per Group |
This is a group tour |