{"id":46578,"date":"2017-05-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmp-blog.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/chad-should-be-your-next-destination\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T09:08:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:08:00","slug":"chad-should-be-your-next-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/chad-should-be-your-next-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Chad Your Next Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Picture sublime oasis hiding in the northern deserts, stampeding herds of wildlife running through national parks and deep blues awaiting boats on the charming lakes simply defines Chad.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Chad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"517\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">About<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chad is a landlocked country located in Central Africa, bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest and Niger to the west. Nicknamed the <\/span><b><i>&#8220;dead heart of Africa&#8221; <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because of its desert-like nature.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chad quietly gets on with creating unforgettable experiences, while the rest of the world looks on unaware.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">What makes it so unique from other destinations?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certainly, way off the usual tourist radar tempting the millennial adventurers to discover it&#8217;s truly uncharted territory. And of course, its astounding beauty range from the glorious steppes, prehistoric dunes to the stunning landscapes. It is perfect for those who are looking for something off the beaten track. Offering something new or perhaps different from the usual traveller&#8217;s imagination. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">Good to know<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chad is a visa-free destination for Nigerian passport holders. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The country is home to some of Africa&#8217;s most iconic species, which includes Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Rhino and Leopard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">Getting there<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to get to Chad is by flying. However, note there might be stops, depending on the airline you are travelling with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Duration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2hrs55min<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: starting from \u20a6317,110. Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to book now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">Things to see and do<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it is to experience the unspoilt nature of the Sahara or witness the unique hospitality of the Tuaregs or maybe see animals survive in one of the most extreme landscapes on Earth. Here are things to do during your visit to Chad.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">1. Unwind in Dougia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nestled on the enchanting Chari River, Dougia is a truly unique resort designed as a tourist centre for visitors. Over years, it has become a must see place in Chad! Visitors can take rides in the traditional pirogue canoes to explore the region while witnessing the everyday lives of the locals, hippos and birds.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Dougia-in-chad.jpg\" alt=\"Chad-travelstart-Dougia\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h6>photocredit|Spectrumour<\/h6>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">2. Explore the coloured lakes of Ounianga<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trip to Chad would not be complete without visiting the coloured lakes of Ounianga, one of the UNESCO World Heritage site. \u00a0The lakes of Ounianga is an interconnection of 18 different lakes forming an unearthly like waterscape within the depth of the Sahara Desert. The colours range from blue and green to red as a result of their varying chemical composition.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Ouninga-lakes-kanaga-adventure-tours.jpg\" alt=\"Colored lakes-travelstart-chad\" width=\"780\" height=\"343\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">3. Take Trip to Guelta d&#8217;Archei<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trek to the striking Ennedi Plateau and visit the Guelta d&#8217;Archei, a long-used desert waterhole in Chad&#8217;s northeast. It is home to some of the last Nile crocodile in the Sahara.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39004\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/guelta-archei-2.jpg\" alt=\"Guelta d'Archei-travelstart-chad\" width=\"780\" height=\"518\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">4. \u00a0Visit the Famous Lake Chad<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marvel at the beauty of Lake Chad that is not only the salt trade centre of Africa but also one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. It is best visited between August and December when the water level is highest and the hippos or crocodiles can be seen drifting by.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/5319304541_31e4a74dbd_b.jpg\" alt=\"Lake chad-travelstart-chad\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h6>photo credit|kanaga adventure tours<\/h6>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">5. See one of the African Big Five at the Zakouma National Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy visiting Chad&#8217;s finest natural habitat. Zakouma National Park is located between Sarh and Am Timan, in the south of Chad. Though largely dry and dusty, it offers a chance to see herds of elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards and hippos in their natural habitat.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/The-big-five.jpg\" alt=\"Big five-travelstart-chad\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">6. Catch a glimpse of Camel races on Tibesti Mountain<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make most of photo opportunities with the Tibesti Mountain as a backdrop. Visit early in the morning to catch glimpse of some of the best camel racing in the world.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/camel-races-in-tibesti-spectrumour.jpg\" alt=\"Camel races-travelstart-chad\" width=\"655\" height=\"350\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/trvelstartngph.wpenginepowered.com\/the-best-of-west-africa-destinations\/\">Discover the Best Destination in\u00a0West Africa<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">7. Gulp cold beer at the Gala Brewery in Moundou<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quaff down a cold beer at the Gala Brewery in Moundou, Chad&#8217;s second largest city, home to the Ngambay people where over one million barrels are produced every year.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/beer-at-mondou.jpg\" alt=\"beer-travelstart-chad\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">8. Stroll through its Capital City<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wander through the Capital city of Chad\u2019s, N&#8217;Djamena at your own pace. Visit the colourful market where you can practice your bargaining skills at one of the stalls selling souvenirs, jewellery and artefacts.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39009\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/ndjemena-afrotourism.jpg\" alt=\"N'Djemena-travelstart-chad\" width=\"780\" height=\"442\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">Chad&#8217;s Cuisine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The food is highly influenced by the traditional cooking practices of the Sahara region. The dish consists mainly of sorghum, millet and rice. Don&#8217;t forget to try one of its tastiest dish, the peanut sauce. If you like, there is an opportunity to learn how to prepare African-French dishes. Eating street food is not a must with the availability of different restaurants, so visitors should be extra cautious with it. Tipping is 10% and it is customary.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Chad-cuisine.jpg\" alt=\"Cuisine-travelstart-chad\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h6>photo credit|chad cuisine<\/h6>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">Things not to miss\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shopping in Chad<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chad has excellent craft industry where you can shop for carpets, embroidered cotton cloth, beautifully decorated calabashes and brass animal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/shopping-in-chad.jpg\" alt=\"Shopping-travelstart-chad\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Nightlife In Chad<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one of the most exciting activities not to miss in Chad. The Capital city N&#8217;Djamena has places that feature lively music and open-air dancing with an unlimited nightlife.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/night-life-in-mauritius.jpg\" alt=\"nightlife- Mauritius-travelstart\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">Best time to visit<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to visit Chad is when the temperatures are around 20-25 degrees Celsius with barely any chance of rain. In March\/April, the temperature rises above 45 degrees Celsius making travel quite uncomfortable. In June to September, there is heavy rain making the road almost impassable. Therefore it\u2019s advisable to go between November and May.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Got any other suggestions? Please share them with us in the comments below\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare flights, book hotels, rent cars, on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.travelstart.com.ng<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picture sublime oasis hiding in the northern deserts, stampeding herds of wildlife running through national parks and deep blues awaiting boats on the charming lakes simply defines Chad. 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