Chad
36 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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RegionMiddle Africa
CapitalN'Djamena
Places written36
Categories covered4 of 5
Plugs and voltage
Type C, D, E, F · 220 V travel adapter
CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
LanguagesFrench, Arabic
Driving sideright
Plugs and voltage: Wikipedia, «Mains electricity by country» (after the IEC World Plugs list), read 15 October 2026.
UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
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Aloba Arch
town
Bol
river settlement
Douguia
volcano
Emi Koussi
waterfall
Gauthiot Falls
guelta
Guelta de Bachikélé
viewpoint
Hadjer el Hamis
lake 
Lake Chad
lake
Lake Fitri
lake
Lake Iro
lake
Lake Léré
national park
Manda National Park
town
Mongo
depression
Mourdi Depression
national park
Sena Oura National Park
wildlife reserve
Siniaka-Minia Wildlife Reserve
fumarole field
Soborom Hot Springs
canyon 
The Ennedi Massif
canyon 
The Guelta d'Archei
lake 
The Lakes of Ounianga
mountain 
The Tibesti Mountains
caldera
Trou au Natron
national park 
Zakouma National Park
Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.
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Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.
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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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Plan your trip
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