Niger is waiting. There's no end to the new experiences you'll be able to have once you climb into that rental car. To really get all you can out of your trip, here's a bit of basic info that everyone should know. Niger is just one of the countries situated in Africa, a land mass that is always ready to exhilarate and impress. Its capital is Niamey. Home to some of the country's most impressive sights, it's a wonderful introduction to what this place is about.