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Chad

10 places in Chad, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.

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N'Djamena, Chad
Pictured: N'Djamena

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RegionMiddle Africa
CapitalN'Djamena
Places written10
Categories covered4 of 5
🧭 Good to know Cost level, local customs and etiquette in Chad - what is polite and what is not →
Plugs and voltage Type C, D, E, F · 220 V travel adapter →
CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
LanguagesFrench, Arabic
Driving sideright
Best months J F M A M J J A S O N D
Nature & outdoors (7) Landmarks & history (1) Museums & culture (1) Food & drink (1)

UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists

UNESCO · World Heritage

The Ennedi Massif

Ennedi
UNESCO · World Heritage

The Guelta d'Archei

Ennedi
UNESCO · World Heritage

The Lakes of Ounianga

Ennedi Ouest

Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.

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viewpoint

Hadjer el Hamis

Hadjer-Lamis
lake

Lake Chad

Lac Region
canyon

The Ennedi Massif

Ennedi
canyon

The Guelta d'Archei

Ennedi
lake

The Lakes of Ounianga

Ennedi Ouest
mountain

The Tibesti Mountains

Tibesti
national park

Zakouma National Park

Salamat

Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.

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old town N'Djamena

N'Djamena

N'Djamena

Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.

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tradition

Gaoui

Chari-Baguirmi

Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.

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dish

Chadian Cuisine

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