Termit and Tin Toumma National Nature Reserve- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

The Tin Toumma Desert in southeastern Niger is a vast dune plateau covering approximately 100,000 km², with fixed dunes in the south and shifting dunes in the north, interspersed with ancient dry valleys. Bordered by the Ténéré to the north, Chad to the east, and the Termit Massif to the west, it lies within the Sahara’s southern edge, transitioning into the Sahel. The climate is hyper-arid, with annual rainfall below 100 mm, concentrated between June and September, while temperatures frequently exceed 45°C. Sparsely populated by nomadic communities, the region sustains camel and goat herding and serves as a caravan route for Bilma's salt trade. The Termit and Tin Toumma National Nature Reserve, established in 2012, protects diverse desert wildlife.