Niger Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Niger
17
General Emergency
17
Police
15
Ambulance / Medical
18
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Niamey
Currency
XOF (CFA)
Official Language
French (Official), Hausa & Zarma
Country Code
+227
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Niger
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
90 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No vignette. Equipped 4WD with recovery tracks and extra fuel mandatory in rural areas.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5 to 10 percent standard in restaurants and hotel dining. Round up bills. Guides and desert drivers appreciate 1,000 to 3,000 FCFA per day.
- DO Greet politely in Hausa ("Ina kwana?" for good morning).
- DO Carry abundant water and head protection in arid regions.
- DON'T Never photograph military convoys, checkpoints, or government facilities.
- DON'T Avoid traveling near border zones without official clearance.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A, B, C, D, E & F (220V, 50Hz – Europlugs fit in most accommodations).
Tap Water: Tap water is not safe to drink. Use only sealed bottled water.
Insider Tip: Visit the Kouré giraffe sanctuary near Niamey to walk within meters of West Africa’s majestic wild giraffes in their natural habitat.
