Tillabéri Region district, Niger

Places to visit near Téra

Téra is a town in Tillabéri Region district, Niger, home to about 21,095 people. Within 50 km by road there are 14 places to visit — 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 mosques & dargahs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mare d'Ossolo (26 km), Mare de Kokorou (34 km) and Mare de Namga (43 km).

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Téra, Niger
Téra, Tillabéri Region district, Niger. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Téra at a glance

Location
Tillabéri Region district, Niger
Population
about 21,095
Coordinates
14.0078° N, 0.7531° E
Places within 50 km
14 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Téra

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Téra: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Téra

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Téra. The closest is Mare d'Ossolo (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Téra

6 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Téra. The closest is Mosque Tera (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Téra

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Téra. The closest is Loa (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Loa · viewpoint · Tillabéri Region · ~35 km
  • Niamgaré · viewpoint · Tillabéri Region · ~40 km
  • Bilnièy · viewpoint · Tillabéri Region · ~46 km
  • Raria Bossa · viewpoint · Tillabéri Region · ~47 km
  • Wande Yalgou · viewpoint · Sahel · ~67 km
  • Mont Lani · viewpoint · Tillabéri Region · ~72 km

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Forts & heritage near Téra

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Téra. The closest is Palais Royal (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Téra

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Téra. The closest is Kokorou-Namga Complex (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Téra

2 churches within 100 km of Téra. The closest is Église Catholique (98 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Téra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 136 km on the road.

  1. Start in Téra
  2. 26 km Mare d'Ossolo · lake, Tillabéri Region
  3. 51 km Mare de Kokorou · lake, Tillabéri Region
  4. 5 km Loa · viewpoint, Tillabéri Region
  5. 11 km Mare de Namga · lake, Tillabéri Region
  6. 3 km Niamgaré · viewpoint, Tillabéri Region
  7. 40 km Back to Téra

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How to reach Téra

    All places near Téra by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Téra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs512Mare d'Ossolo (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs26Mosque Tera (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Loa (35 km)
    Forts & heritage22Palais Royal (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Kokorou-Namga Complex (36 km)
    Churches02Église Catholique (98 km)
    Parks02Jardin Public (99 km)
    Other attractions01Forage (98 km)

    Téra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Téra?

    Mare d'Ossolo (lake, about 26 km), Mare de Kokorou (lake, about 34 km), Mare de Namga (lake, about 43 km), Palais Royal (heritage site, about 1 km), Mosque Tera (mosque, about 1 km), Loa (viewpoint, about 35 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Téra?

    14 places on Spotwander: 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 mosques & dargahs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest lake to Téra?

    Mare d'Ossolo, about 26 km by road; Mare de Kokorou (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Téra?

    Mosque Tera, about 1 km by road; Grande Mosquée de Sékomé (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Téra?

    Loa, about 35 km by road; Niamgaré (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Téra?

    Start in Téra, visit Mare d'Ossolo, then Mare de Kokorou, then Loa, then Mare de Namga, then Niamgaré, and drive back — about 136 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Téra?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Téra

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Téra’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Téra on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.