Hotel Gaweye Niamey: A Complete Guide to the Riverside Hotel
A practical guide to Hotel Gaweye in Niamey: location by the Niger River, rooms and suites, restaurants, meeting rooms, pool, airport shuttle and booking tips.
Read the guideWelcome to the Hotel Gaweye blog, a collection of practical English-language guides about Niamey and Niger. Whether you are preparing a business trip, organising a seminar or simply curious about the capital of Niger, these articles bring together useful, carefully checked information: entry requirements, the climate month by month, the National Museum, the Niger River, local food, money and etiquette, and how to choose accommodation.
The security situation in Niger is serious, and major governments currently advise against travel to the country. Every guide that touches on travel reminds you to check official advice first. For information about the hotel itself, in French, see the pages Hôtel Gaweye, Chambres and Le Niger.
Is Niamey Safe to Visit? Travel Advisories and Precautions in 2026
Is Niamey safe to visit in 2026? What US and UK travel advisories say, the main risks, and practical precautions for essential travel to Niger's capital.
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Niger Visa and Entry Requirements: What You Need Before Flying to Niamey
Niger visa and entry requirements explained: who needs a visa, documents for the embassy, yellow fever certificate, health advice and arrival at Niamey airport.
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Best Time to Visit Niamey: Climate and Seasons Month by Month
When is the best time to visit Niamey? Month-by-month climate: the cool dry season, the extreme heat of April–May, the rainy season and the harmattan.
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Things to Do in Niamey: Museums, Markets and the Niger River
Things to do in Niamey: the National Museum, Grand Marché, Grand Mosque, Kennedy Bridge sunsets, Wadata craft village and the Niger River, with safety tips.
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Musée National Boubou Hama: A Guide to Niger's National Museum
Guide to the Musée National Boubou Hama in Niamey: history since 1959, pavilions, dinosaur fossils, Tree of Ténéré, zoo, traditional houses and visitor tips.
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Nigerien Food Guide: Traditional Dishes and Drinks to Try in Niamey
A guide to Nigerien food in Niamey: dambou, kilishi, rice and sauce, fura, brochettes, kopto, bissap and ginger juice, tea rituals, food safety and etiquette.
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The Niger River at Niamey: Life on Africa's Third-Longest River
The Niger River at Niamey: Africa's third-longest river, its two floods, bridges, fishing, market gardens and wildlife, and how it shapes the capital.
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Planning a Conference or Seminar in Niamey: A Practical Guide
How to plan a conference or seminar in Niamey: choosing a venue, capacity and AV, power backup, catering, accommodation, visas, interpreters and security.
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Money, Language and Etiquette in Niger: A Practical Guide for Visitors
Niger for visitors: CFA franc and cash, cards and ATMs, Hausa, Zarma and French, greetings, dress code, Ramadan, photography and business etiquette.
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The Giraffes of Kouré: Niger's Conservation Success Story
The West African giraffes of Kouré near Niamey: from 49 animals in 1996 to several hundred today, how villagers protect them and why visits are restricted.
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How to Choose a Hotel in Niamey: A Practical Checklist
How to choose a hotel in Niamey: security and access control, location, backup power, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, airport transfer and safe booking tips.
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