Hotels in Chad

Travel information about Chad

Chad is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It’s a large country, with a population of 12 million. Its neighbors are Libya, Niger, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Chad is divided into two regions, namely, North and South. The capital of this country is N’Djamena. It’s also the largest city in the country. The country is ranked as one of the poorest in the world. This is mainly because of its lack of natural resources and political instability.

The first tourist attraction is Lake Chad. Lake Chad is located between Chad, Cameroon, and Nigeria. It has the shape of a saucer and is about 1,960 square kilometers in size. The lake is a remnant of the ancient Lake Mega-Chad. The lake lies at an elevation of about 830 meters above sea level. There are also two major rivers that flow into the lake. They are called the Chari River and the Logone River.

Another tourist attraction in Chad is the Zakouma National Park. Zakouma National Park was created in 1962 and it is situated near the Sudanese border in eastern Chad. The park covers an area of more than 5,000 square kilometers. The name “zakouma” comes from the Bantu language and means “gathering place for elephants”. The park’s landscape features savanna grassland. Zakouma National Park is known for its wildlife. More than 400 species of mammals have been identified in the park. Among them are elephant, hippopotamus, lion, giraffe, zebra and a variety of monkeys. Bird watching is also a popular activity at the Zakouma National Park. Many rare bird species have been spotted there, such as the Pel’s fishing owl, the Verreaux’s eagle-owl, the African fish eagle, the Black-casqued hornbill and many more.

How to Get to Chad?

There are various ways to get there. The main airport is N'Djamena International Airport. It is located on the capital city of the country. There are also other airports like Sarh, Abéché and Massalit that are smaller but serve as regional air travel hubs.

Chad has many areas which are very attractive for tourists and travelers. If you want to see all of the beautiful places that this country has, you should plan a vacation. There are also many hotels that you can choose from when you are looking for the best place to stay in Chad.