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Tuareg Nomads on the move to a place of better grazing and water supply, Ingal Region, Niger, 10 October 2009. This group has been in this region for the rainy season, taking advantage of easy water access and good grasses for the animals. The moving is done in stages, usually the Camel herd goes first with a few men, then come the goats and then the rest of the Nomads follow with all their possessions mounted onto donkeys. Tuareg nomad tents are lightweight using wood from the south of Niger, the matting and material which cover them fold down easily. Tuareg Nomads have two traditional priorities, their animals and access to water. This group has moved to this region at this time to enjoy the remaining good grassland of the rainy season and now have to move again to be close to a good water source. The nomads survive on a diet of millet and camel milk which is occasionally supplemented by goat meat.