Places to Visit in Dosso, Niger, Western Africa, Africa

Places to Visit in Dosso, Niger, Western Africa, Africa

Dosso is a tourist favor city, situated in the Dosso Region of the western African country, Niger. Geographically, it is in the southwest part of the country, between 13°03′ N latitude and 03°12′ E longitude, around 140 km southeast of the national capital, Niamey. The city of Dosso is the capital as well as the largest city of Dosso Region, home to Djermakoy’s palace and museum, which are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2006. The elevation of Dosso measures around 227 meters.

History of Dosso:

The history of Dosso is especially noted for the Dosso kingdom, which was one of the renowned regional powers in Niger prior to the European rule in the country. Djermakoy or Zarmakoy was the title given to the ruler of the kingdom.

How to access Dosso?

Due to its position near the national capital, Niamey, reaching Dosso is not as difficult as accessing the eastern and northern cities of Niger. The Niamey Airport or Diori Hamani International Airport is located around 130 km northwest of Dosso and receives flights from Abuja, Cotonou, Ouagadougou, Bamako, Dakar, Istanbul, Addis Ababa, Ouagadougou, Paris, Cotonou, Lomé, N’Djamena, Algiers and Abidjan and many other global destinations, served by Air Burkina, Westair Benin, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Royal Air Maroc and many other prominent airlines.

After getting Niamey Airport, visitors can choose an airport taxi or rental car or wait until the arrival of bus to reach Dosso.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Dosso:

Niamey is culturally recognized city as it served as the capital of Dosso Kingdom, a former kingdom dominated the region before the French rule. Dosso houses some nice restaurants and shops and visitors can also head towards the capital, Niamey, for more comfort.

Things to do in Dosso:

City tours
Shopping
Walking

What to see in Dosso?

Djermakoy Palace:

The Djermakoy Palace belonged to the ruler of the Dosso Kingdom, which was active before the beginning of colonial rule in Niger. Currently the palace is the main tourist attraction of Dosso, attracting tourists from all around the country.

Dosso Museum:

Dosso Museum describes the complete history of Dosso Kingdom with objects like costumes, chairs and weapons dating from that period. Together with the palace, the museum was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in 2006.

Niamey:

Niamey is the capital city of Niger, holding different tourist attractions, of which many have historic significance, such as Grande Mosquée, Grande Marché and Cathedral de Maorey. Other famous tourist attractions in Niamey include the National Museum of Niger, Centre Culturel Oumarou Ganda and Centre Culturel Franco-Nigerien. Niamey is situated around 140 km northwest of Dosso.

List of other places of interest in and around Dosso includes:

Centre Culturel Oumarou Ganda in Niamey
Grande Marché in Niamey
Cathedral de Maorey in Niamey
Palace of Sultan
W National Park
Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve
Centre Culturel Franco-Nigerien
Mosque of Agadez
Aïr Mountains
The National Museum of Niger in Niamey

When to visit Dosso?

Generally from January to March and from November to December is the best time to visit Dosso in Niger.

Where to stay in Dosso?

Hotels in Dosso are limited to traditional options only, upgraded hotels are difficult to find. So visitors can take the suggestion of driving towards the capital of Niamey, where visitors can find all sorts of modern and traditional hotels with all upgraded facilities and services like internet, fitness centre, swimming pool, AC, helpdesk, doctor on call service, shops, business room, hot water bath and private bathroom. Some nice hotels in Niamey (around 140 km from Dosso) are listed below: