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Niger / Air
Hello there
Long time since I have posted here but took a short break from saharan travel and now looking to head back now I have some spare time.
I'm interested in doing around 10 days by camel in the Air mountains in mid October 2011.
I'm aware that the situation in Niger is risky at the moment.
Just a few questions if thats ok ?
The whole Niger visa issue seems a bit ''yes you can ,no you cant'' ? So if anyone has any reliable info on how I can get a Niger Visa from Ireland on a Irish passport that would be great. Also,Im assuming its a non runner getting one in Niamey on arrival ? Where would be the best Niger Embassy to apply at ? Using a visa express company is fairly expensive.
Also,what's the likelihood of me getting a guide(s) to head to the Air ? anyone any decent contacts in Agadez ?
I was in Algeria when it was ''supposedly'' really bad but I found it fine. I suppose its the luck of the draw but im not going to bother hanging around any longer waiting so any possible answers on queries above is much appreciated.
Cheers
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Dont know about visa for Irish: UK consulate details here but I suspect it may have closed down.
Other consulate options are Brussels (less hassle than Paris I believe). I used an efficient NL agency once - cheaper than going there.
Niger was discussed here a few months ago and I would say the situation in the Aïr is no better for tourism. Even in the good years this part of Niger was always much less safe than anywhere/anytime in Algerian Sahara (Kabylie may be different). You may even be forbidden from leaving Agadez for Aïr.
I would consider Chad - having a bit of a lull at the moment. Pointe Afrique are still doing flights to Faya I believe.
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Chris
Thank you for your response.I have emailed a few contacts I once had in Niger and am yet to hear anything back so as suspected it looks like it may be too risky at the moment.Shame,I would really like to get to Air mountains.
As for Chad absolutley yes I would be very interested.Has Tibesti opened up again ? Any contacts for guides in Chad ? If its a little to much I may try Algeria again,fantastic country.
Hopefully Niger may improve in the future.
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Hi Phil, Tibesti isn't wide open - not sure it ever will be - but with Ounianga and Ennedi you can have a good look around.
Going there independently is too complicated or expensive these days I suspect.
Better to join a Le Point Afrique tour if they are actually running.
The other alternative is Le Spazi Aventura out of Milan - they know Chad well but wont be cheap.
Chris
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10 Aug 2011
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hi,
Air mountains by camel is no problem at all (not so with a car)
if you need some contacts email me
getting out of town on foot is a no brainer
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Contact in Agadez
Hi Danielsan, you can try Mamane Bashir in Agadez for Air info on
- mamane_bachir2003@yahoo.fr or
- +227 96595976
Tourism was dead there last year and they would really appreciate some business!
Best of luck,
Kobus
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Guys
First off thank you very much for your replies.I have already contacted a guide through a Tuareg friend of mine from Tamanrassett.My contact advise me that the Air / Tenere is still a bit risky, but he is willing to do a 10 day camel tour in the region as security has slightly improved, but again it is still a risk, and as you are all aware you never know who you can run into in the Sahara.
Loks like I will be leaving mid - late october.The only issue I have now is the Niger Visa.Looks like I might have to grab it through an online agency .
Any recomendations on a visa agency would be great based in either UK or Europe ?
Thanks again
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