Client's views for Algeria and Niger

It goes without saying that our clients' opinions of their experience with Wild Frontiers is of paramount importance to us. We feel it can also give others a good an unbiased insight into the trips we run. See what other travellers thought of their holiday to Algeria and Niger...

Steve Jones

The trip was surprisingly varied. The changes and contrast in terrain ensured that there was something new and exciting to see throughout the journey. Even within the sandy desert, it was fascinating comparing the sweeping dunes of the Erg du Ténéré with the infinite horizons on the plains of Tafassâsset, and the other worldly rock formations at Djado were surreal. The historical fort at Djado was also an interesting distraction and the Aïr mountains offered further variety. As we drove through the hills we encountered many small agricultural communities, eliciting comparisons of various regional tribes such as the Tuareg, Tubu, Bororo and Hausa, their customs and behaviours. The crystal guelta (fresh water pool) at Timia was a joy. Of course, wildlife is not abundant in the area, but I did find it remarkable that we came across troops of monkeys. Our Tuareg staff were wonderful. They were competent, attentive and great fun and naturally friendly. Of course some of the facilities were basic, but the food was excellent: the lunchtime picnics a highlight. The group consisted of like-minded people and provided fine company. Being in the Ténéré really does make you feel like you are in another world, far away from the frenetic activity of everyday life. With this trip, Wild Frontiers have constructed a great overall product.

Sophie Palmer

I travelled to the Sahara with Wild Frontiers and had a truly amazing adventure. On a journey that took us from Tamanrasset and the Hoggar Mountains, through Agadez, out across the Tenere Desert, through Bilma, Djado and Djanet, we had many fascinating and awe-inspiring experiences. I'm talking 'journey of a lifetime and I wouldn't hesitate to travel with Wild Frontiers again.

Nigel Kotani

Despite many years of independent travel between the four of us, the tailored tour that Wild Frontiers put together for us to the Sahara Desert was a travel experience that was entirely unlike anything any of us had ever experienced before. A magical two weeks in one of the planet's great adventure playgrounds and delivered with a level of professionalism and service that went way beyond our expectations.

Iona Joy

This trip is spectacular but not for the faint hearted! The desert is a big old place, but sleeping under the stars takes some beating.