Niger River Source

The birthplace of West Africa's most important river, marked by a simple monument.

The Niger River originates in Guinea's Fouta Djallon highlands at a modest spring near Loulouma. The site is marked by a monument and is revered as the source of West Africa's greatest waterway. The journey to the source involves crossing village lands; respect local customs and hire guides. The landscape around the source is typical highland forest and grassland.

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