5 historic places to check out when you visit the desert nation of Niger

W National Park

The W National Park continues to maintain its name as one of the most important historic sites in Niger. The park has attained the coveted UNESCO World Heritage Site tag, which is awarded on account of its unique display of transition habitats between the Savannah and the West Africa woods. The park extends into Burkina Faso and Benin. It can boast of an array of buffalos, giraffes, leopards and lions.

RELATED STORIES

7 mouthwatering meals you shouldn't miss whenever you are in Jamaica

Traditional African beers that have been consumed way before Western brands

6 famous people you did not know are from Benin

Black celebrities you didn't know were best of friends in real life