The Ténéré (Tuareg: Tenere, literally: "desert") is a desert region in south central Sahara. It comprises a vast plain of sand stretching from northeastern Niger to western Chad, occupying an area of over 400,000 square kilometres (150,000 sq mi).

Ténéré, physiographic region of the Sahara extending from northeastern Niger into western Chad. Comprising the northwestern part of the Central Sudan depression, this vast level plain of sand extends over approximately 154,440 square miles (400,000 square km).

Jun 2, 2023 · A long trek across the desert of northeastern Niger brings the visitor to one of the most astonishing and rewarding sights in the Sahel: fortified villages of salt and clay perched on rocks...

Jun 4, 2023 · A long trek across the desert of northeastern Niger brings the visitor to fortified villages of salt and clay perched on rocks with the Saharan sands laying siege below, one of the most...

Jun 13, 2019 · All at once, on a rare desert meadow, a community took shape: a hundred donkeys, twice as many camels, and two nomadic herders in flowing robes with long bronze-handled swords hanging from their...

Dec 9, 2023 · Niger is a landlocked nation located in West Africa. It occupies an area of 1,267,000 sq. km and is split almost in half by the Sahara Desert. Niger shares a border with seven separate nations. Libya, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Benin, Nigeria, Mali, and Chad all surround Niger.

An arid state on the edge of the Sahara Desert, Niger, is a landlocked Sub-Saharan nation, where the economy centers on its biological diversity mainly on subsistence crops and livestock. There are three protected areas, W National Park, Aïr and Ténéré Natural Reserves, in which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

This detailed astronaut photograph highlights sand dunes in the Fachi-Bilma erg (sand sea) in the central-eastern part of the Tenéré Desert. The Tenéré occupies much of southeastern Niger and is considered to be part of the larger Sahara Desert, which stretches across northern Africa.

The reserve is located in the heart of Niger’s Saharan zone, in the region of Agadez (17°10′ to 21°30′ N, 8°20′ to 11°00 E) and boasts an exceptional variety of landscapes, plant species, and wildlife.

One of the most fascinating and at the same time most inaccessible and least tourist-frequented countries of northern Africa. An expedition which is a unique opportunity to see the enticingly beautiful landscapes of the Sahara – the Ténéré Desert and Aïr Massif.