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The otherworldly sandstone arches and desert lakes of the Ennedi Plateau and the wildlife of Zakouma make Chad an extraordinary expedition โ€” for the very adventurous.

Visa required ๐Ÿ“… Best: Novโ€“Feb (dry) ๐Ÿ’ต $110/day avg
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Capital
N'Djamena
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Currency
Central African CFA (XAF)
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Language
French, Arabic
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Best time
Novโ€“Feb (dry)
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Visa
Visa required
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Avg daily budget
$50 โ€“ $400
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Safety
Check advisories
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Main airport
N'Djamena (NDJ)
Overview

Why travellers love Chad

The UNESCO Ennedi Plateau (natural rock arches, guelta oases and camel caravans) and Zakouma National Park's revived wildlife are world-class but remote.

Travel is by expedition; much of the country requires caution โ€” check advisories.

Where to go

Top places in Chad

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Ennedi Plateau

Ennedi Plateau

๐Ÿ—“ 3+ days

Surreal arches and desert oases.

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Zakouma NP

Zakouma NP

๐Ÿ—“ 2โ€“3 days

Elephants and revived wildlife.

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Lakes of Ounianga

Lakes of Ounianga

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

UNESCO desert lakes.

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N’Djamena

N’Djamena

๐Ÿ—“ 1 day

Capital and trip gateway.

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Plan day by day

Chad itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Ennedi Plateau โ†’ Zakouma NP โ†’ Lakes of Ounianga
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 โ€“ $2,000
1–2

Ennedi Plateau

Surreal arches and desert oases.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic
3–4

Zakouma NP

Elephants and revived wildlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Safari ยท Nature
5

Lakes of Ounianga

UNESCO desert lakes.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Nature ยท Iconic
Route
Ennedi Plateau โ†’ Zakouma NP โ†’ Lakes of Ounianga โ†’ N’Djamena
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 โ€“ $2,800
1–2

Ennedi Plateau

Surreal arches and desert oases.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic
3–4

Zakouma NP

Elephants and revived wildlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Safari ยท Nature
5–6

Lakes of Ounianga

UNESCO desert lakes.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic
7

N’Djamena

Capital and trip gateway.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ City
Route
Ennedi Plateau โ†’ Zakouma NP โ†’ Lakes of Ounianga โ†’ N’Djamena
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 โ€“ $4,000
1–3

Ennedi Plateau

Surreal arches and desert oases.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic
4–6

Zakouma NP

Elephants and revived wildlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Safari ยท Nature
7–8

Lakes of Ounianga

UNESCO desert lakes.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic
9–10

N’Djamena

Capital and trip gateway.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City
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Visa & entry

Chad visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa required for most
Allowed stay
Up to 30 days
Visa on arrival
Limited
eVisa
For some
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa required
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Visa rules change frequently. A visa is required in advance and a yellow-fever certificate is mandatory. Check advisories โ€” travel is by organised expedition. Always verify with the official Chad immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Chad visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Chad budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$400+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Chad budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Chad

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Ennedi arches

Aloba Arch and desert rock formations.

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Guelta d'Archei

Camels and crocodiles at a canyon oasis.

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Zakouma

A conservation success story.

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Lakes of Ounianga

Vivid lakes in the Sahara.

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Rock art

Ancient Saharan paintings.

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