Chad Places: 25 Best Places to Visit in Chad. Chad is a landlocked nation located at the northern border of North and Central Africa. Chad is bordered on the north by Libya, on the east by Sudan, on the south by the Central African Republic, on the southwest by Cameroon, and the west by Nigeria and Niger.
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1. N’Djamena
Its special statute region is Chad’s capital and largest city, N’Djamena. It is divided into 10 districts. The city serves as the economic hub of Chad, with meat, fish, and cotton processing being the main industries. It is also the regional market for livestock, salt, dates, and grains.
N’Djamena is a port city on the Logone River, which flows into the Chari River. It is connected to Cameroon by the Cameroon-Chad border, and to the west bank of the Logone River by the Chari River. As of 2014, the city had a population of 1.093,492 people. – Chad Places
2. Abeche
The fourth-largest city in Chad it is home to the remains of the old capital. In the 1890s the city was made the capital of the Wadai sultanate, which had dried up due to the drying up of the wells at the Ouara. In 1909 the French invaded the kingdom and put a garrison in the city.
The sultan was forced to abdicate his throne and the French took control of the country. At the time the city was the largest in Chad with a population of 28,000, but the major epidemics of 1919 and 1920 reduced the city to a population of 6,000.
In 1935 the sultan was restored by order of the French government, and the city was given to the son of the sultan, the emir of Ouadourgouraouraou. Today the city is well-known for the markets, the mosques, the church, the square the sultana’s palace, and several schools. The city also has a university and one of the main garrisons. – Chad Places
3. Faya-Largeau
Faya is the capital and largest city of the Bourkou region of northern Chad. It is also the capital of the Borkou region. Faya was originally called Faya and was given its current name in 2008. Largeau was named Faya after the French Colonel Victor Emanuel Largeau. Largeau became the capital of Chadian territory after independence from France.
In 1975, Largeau was captured by the Libyan army as part of the annexation of the Aoussou Strip. In 1980, Largeau was recaptured by the forces of the Algerian-Libyan government but was again taken by the Algerian army in 1983. In 1987, Largeau fell back to the hands of the Algerian army. – Chad Places
4. Gaoui
Gaoui is a village in the northeastern part of the country. It is located 10km northeast of N’Djamena. Gaoui was said to be the capital of the ancient civilization known as the Sao. Today, Gaoui is renowned for its ancient architecture and pottery production. It is also the location of a museum. In 2003, the movie Abouna was partially shot in Gaoui. – Chad Places
5. Zakouma
Zakouma is an ecoregion that stretches across the length and breadth of Africa, stretching from the southern Sahara Desert to the Atlantic Ocean. With its perennial river systems, fertile floodplains, and seasonal wildlife migration, it is no surprise that the park has seen such a dramatic recovery. Once home to more than 4,000 elephants, the park lost 90% of its elephant population to ivory poachers by 2010.
In that same year, Chad invited African Parks to sign a long-term contract to manage the park, safeguard its remaining wildlife, and restore stability to the surrounding communities. The overhaul of the park’s conservation law enforcement and the implementation of community engagement strategies have had a positive impact.
Wildlife numbers have started to rise and by 2016, the park had almost eliminated poaching. Zakouma has become a safe place to live, work, and play, and provide services to communities. – Chad Places
6. Moundou
Moundou is one of the largest cities in Chad and the capital of the Logone Occidental region. It is situated along the Mbéré River, about 475 km south of the capital, N’Djamena. Moundou is the capital of Ngambai territory. – Chad Places
7. Sarh
Sarh is the capital and largest city of Chad. It was formerly known as the French colonial fort Archambault. The city was named after Sara people from southern Chad. In 1967, the French built a large textile complex in the area.
In 1990, the people of Sarh were affected by a menschial meningitis outbreak. The city is situated on the river Chari, 350 miles southeast of N’Djamena, and 350 miles south of Moundou, the capital of Chad. – Chad Places
8. Zakouma National Park
Located in the southeastern part of the country, Zakouma National Park covers an area of 3.000 km² and is situated on the border between Guéra and Salamat regions. The oldest national park in Chad, Zakouma was established as a national park by presidential decree in 1963, granting it the highest level of protection under the national legislation. – Chad Places
9. Am Timan
Am Timan is a city and the capital of the Prefecture of Salamat in Chad. It is also known as “Dabengat” in Chad, which means the source of the products. The majority of the economy comes from the Salamat region, which produces fish, vegetables, anomalies meat, etc. The Arabic name of Am Timan translates to “Mother of Twin,” although the origin of the name comes from the fact that a woman from Buffalo gave birth to twins in that particular place.
Am Timan has several surrounding towns and villages, including Zakuma National Park. The city does not have a university, but it has schools, colleges, and clinics, and hosts large market days and holiday celebrations. – Chad Places
10. Bol
Bol is the capital and largest city of the Lac Region of Chad. It is located on the banks of Lake Chad and is 152 km north of the capital city of N’Djamena. The city is served by the airport of Bol. The airport is equipped with a paved runway. – Chad Places
11. Ennedi
The Ennedi plateau is situated in the northeastern part of the country of Chad, between the provinces of Ennedi and Ennedi. It is part of the Ennedi massif, a group of mountains found in Chad, one of the 9 countries of the Sahel belt, which stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Sudan border. – Chad Places
12. The Lakes of Ouinanga
Ounianga Lakes are a group of lakes located in the Sahara Desert of North-Eastern Chad. They are located in a basin in the western Tibesti mountains and the eastern Ennedi East mountains. The lakes are classified as a World Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and were added to their list in 2012.
Ounianga lakes are located in a hot, hyperarid desert with less than 2 millimeters of rainfall per year. The lakes range in size, depth, chemical composition, and coloration. – Chad Places
13. Tibesti Mountains
Tibesti Mountains is a mountain range that straddles the central Sahara. It is mainly found in the north and northwest of Chad, although a small part of the range is also found in the south of the Sahara. The highest mountain in the range is Emi koussi which is the highest in Chad and the Sahara as well. The highest point in Libya is Bikku Bitti which is situated in the northern part of the mountain range.
The Tibesti mountains are volcanic in origin, with volcanic spires forming as a result of volcanic activity. There are fumaroles hot springs, and mud pools, as well as deposits of anatomium and sulfur. Major volcanic flows have created vast plateaus, which are overlapped by Paleozoic sandstones.
The volcanic spires have been shaped by erosion, and the mountains are divided into five volcanic depressions. The canyons run through the mountains, and the rivers are subject to very irregular flows that quickly turn into desert sands. – Chad Places
14. Douguia
Douguia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Chad. The city is located on the Chari River and is as close to a tourist destination as possible. One of the most popular things to do in Douguia is to go on a boat tour with Boatman. Boatman is a local who takes you on a traditional canoe ride along the river. Along the way, you will get to see the life of the locals as well as the local birds and wildlife. – Chad Places
15. Abeche
The fourth-largest city in Chadit houses the remains of the old capital. The city was made the capital of the Wadai sultanate in the late 19th century when the wells at the Ouara dried up. In 1909 the French invaded the kingdom and put a garrison in the city. The sultan was forced to abdicate his throne and the French took control of the city.
At the time the city was the largest in Chad, with a population of 28,000, but the major epidemics of 1919 and 1920 reduced the city to a population of 6,000. In 1935 the French government ordered the restoration of the Wadayin sultanate, and the city was given to the son of the sultan, the emir of Ouadéraute. Today the city is well-known for the markets, the mosques, the church, the square, and the sultan’s palaces. – Chad Places
16. Aouk National Park
Aouk National Park is a national park located in Chad. The park covers an area of around 7400 km2. Aouk National Park did not experience the same level of conservation as Zakouma National Park. However, the park is home to a large and impressive population of mammals and birds, making it a popular destination for safari trips. – Chad Places
17. Goz Beida
Goz Be’ida is the capital and largest city of the Sila Region of Chad. It is also the capital of the Kimiti Department. Before 2008 Goz Be’ida was part of the former Sila Department of Ouaddaï region. Goz Be’da is located 70 kilometers from Chad’s border with Sudan’s western Darfur Region. – Chad Places
18. N’Djamena Cathedral
N’Djamena Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the capital of Chad, the capital of Chad. The cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of N’Djamena. The cathedral is situated close to the intersection of Charles De Gaulle Avenue and Avenue. The cathedral was built and opened in 1965. The cathedral was destroyed on 21 April 1980 during the civil war. – Chad Places
19. Musee National N’Djamena
Chad National Museum is Chad’s national museum. Established in November 2010, it showcases the country’s rich heritage in state-of-the-art facilities located across the street from the National Assembly’s headquarters, the Palace, and next door to the National Library. – Chad Places
20. Guelta d’Archei
One of the most well-known gueltas of the Sahara is located on the Ennedi plateau, northeast of Fada, Chad. It is home to several species of reptiles, including the West African Crocodile. Evidence from mid-Holocene remains and rock paintings suggests that this reptile once roamed across most of what is now the Sahara Desert as well as in marshlands and rivers along the southern Mediterranean coast.
The small group of survivors in the Vuelta d’archei represent one of the few remaining colonies of this species in the Sahara, with the taggant plateau colony on the Mauritanian coast believed to have been wiped out in 1996. – Chad Places
21. The N’Djamena Grand Mosque
N’Djamena’s Grand Mosque is the main attraction for the African people. It is situated in the center of the city, opposite the vibrant central market. The mosque was built by French colonialists in 1978 as a Muslim shrine. Since then, many Muslims have come to the mosque to offer their prayers. Tourists often enter the mosque to take in the sights or to get away from the hustle and bustle and relax in a peaceful atmosphere. – Chad Places
22. Lake Chad
Lake Chad is a freshwater lake situated at the western and central borders of West Africa. It is also one of the most important wetland ecosystems in West Africa. Its catchment area is 1 million square kilometers. Lake Chad was much larger in the 19th century when it had a surface area of 28,000 square kilometers.
However, because of climate change and human activity, its surface area has decreased significantly since the mid-70s and is now between 2,000 and 5,000 square kilometers. – Chad Places
23. Eyte Voyages Tchad
The small museum and old architecture are fun and remind us of a rich civilization before colonialism, but it’s only a few buildings. It’s fun to walk around the village, and the women make domestic and decorative pottery, which you are welcome to watch being made and buy.
Be prepared for them to ask for a small tip, although Eyte has paid what is strictly required, so it’s a good idea to bring a small change some water, and hand sanitizer with you. Eyte himself was great, good communication from the day before, on time, with a decent 4WD vehicle, knew the people, the area, and much more about Chad, and just made it easy and safe. – Chad Places
24. Pictus Safaris – Chad
Pictus Safaris offers safaris all over Chad. We specialize in finding Chad’s rare and most endangered mammals. With our in-depth knowledge of Chad’s wildlife and safari destinations, we can provide you with some of Africa’s best safari experiences at an affordable price. – Chad Places
25. Cinema le Normandie Tchad
This is a great cinema. I was amazed at the quality. I can’t believe I haven’t been here before. Most of the films are shown in French, but once a week there is a “version original” in the local language. It has air conditioning and a bathroom, but no snacks. There’s a nice restaurant right around the corner, so you can grab a bite to eat and then go watch or vice versa. – Chad Places
