Accumulation of rainwater in the Sahara Desert, east of the Aïr Mountains, Niger (© Michael Fay/Aurora Photos)

【June 29 2014】Even the world’s hottest desert has a rainy season, though here in the southern part of the Sahara, the actual precipitation is minimal and varies from year to year. Some years will see no rain at all. When rain does fall, it can collect in temporary watering holes such as this one in central Niger, not far from the Aïr Mountains.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..