Places worth the detour in Niger
Niger has 20 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 7 kinds — the biggest group is parks, canyons & rock formations (9). The best known is W National Park. 16 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Natural wonders9
Ancient & megalithic3
Sacred sites3
Abandoned & ghost towns2
Great structures1
Castles & palaces1
Museums & galleries1
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Niger 9
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W National Park
Natural wonders · 20th century · Renowned
National park in West Africa, on River Niger
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Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve
Natural wonders · 20th century · Notable
Nature reserve in Niger
Ancient & archaeological sites in Niger 3
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Niger 3
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Roman-Catholic cathedral in Niamey, Niger
