Tillabéri

Tillabéri is a region in western Niger, stretching along the Niger River and bordering Mali and Burkina Faso. The regional capital is Tillabéri. The Niger River valley provides fertile agricultural land, while the western areas are increasingly insecure due to jihadist groups operating across the Mali and Burkina Faso borders. The region includes W National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site shared with Burkina Faso and Benin.

The dry season (November–February) is safest and most comfortable. The rainy season (June–September) brings floods in the river valley.

Main roads connect Niamey to Tillabéri, Téra, and the Burkina Faso border. Travel west of Tillabéri and Téra requires security escorts due to the threat of attacks.

• Tillabéri: The regional capital on the Niger River.
• Tera: A town west of Tillabéri near the Burkina Faso border.
• Filingue: A town in the north of the region.
• Kollo: A town south-east of Niamey on the river.
• Ouallam: A town in the north.
• Say: A town on the Niger River south of Niamey.
• Torodi: A town near the Burkina Faso border.
• Ayorou: A town on the Niger River north of Niamey.
• Abala: A settlement in the north.
• Balleyara: A town known for its weekly livestock market.
• Gotheye: A town on the Niger River.
• Banibangou: A town in the insecure western area.
• Bankilare: A settlement near the Mali border.
• W National Park: A Unesco World Heritage Site and transboundary park.

River fish, millet, and sorghum are dietary staples. The Balleyara livestock market supplies meat to the region.

The Zarma and Fulani peoples are the main ethnic groups. The Balleyara market (one of West Africa's largest) is a cultural spectacle.

• W National Park: The last refuge of West African lions and elephants.
• Balleyara livestock market: One of West Africa's largest weekly animal markets.
• Niger River scenery: The river between Ayorou and Tillabéri.