Sarh
A southern city on the Chari, the centre of Chad's cotton country.
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Sarh is the main city of southern Chad, set on the Chari in the cotton belt, and the industry that grew around the crop shaped the town: ginning works, warehouses and the housing that went with them. A regional museum holds ethnographic material from the southern peoples, including the Sara who make up much of the population. The river runs wide here and Manda National Park lies just outside the town.
What you actually see
- The cotton works - the ginning and warehouse buildings the industry left.
- The regional museum - the ethnographic collection from the southern peoples.
- The Chari - the river running wide past the city.
- The park access - Manda National Park immediately outside the town.
When to go
November to February is the cool dry season. The rains from June are heavier here than in the north. March to May is very hot.
Honest expectations
The museum keeps irregular hours and has been closed for long periods. The city has limited facilities for visitors. The road from N'Djamena is long.
Nearby
Manda National Park is nearby, and Lake Iro is east.
What to pack for Sarh
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.