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Things to Do  

The marché centrale

The marché centrale, Djamena

 seratonin Says:  N'Djamenas central market is a must! Located next to the grande mosque, it sprawls over a big area. The building on the picture is only a small part of the market. The vendors sell their stuff in stalls in the whole quartier south and east of the mosque.It is very pleasant... 

Hotels  

Novotel: Close to the airport.......wow!

Novotel: Close to the airport.......wow!, Djamena

 Guardian624 Says:  Standard hotel, with bar, 2 restaurants. Outside they have a big pool, 2 tennis courts. Rooms are average, but decent. Air conditioners, TV with French channels. Breakfast by the pool....comes with the room charge. It was a nice start to the day....simple breakfast,... 

Transportation  

Flying into Chad

Flying into Chad, Djamena

 seratonin Says:  There is an aiport in N'Djamena with international conections.Some companies flying to Chad are: -Ethiopian Airlines-Air France-Cameroon Airlines 

A 4X4 kind of town

A 4X4 kind of town, Djamena

 Guardian624 Says:  N'Djamena's main roads are paved, but there are many unpaved/dirt roads. Most everyone uses 4 wheel drive vehicles (lots of Toyotas and Land Cruisers). During rainy season many roads are more like swamps. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Are you here for the coup?

Are you here for the coup?, Djamena

 Guardian624 Says:  I'm not sure if the Chadian government has a need to be so paranoid, but apparently the guards in front of the Presidential Compound (along the Chari River, just a bit south of the airport) have fired upon cars/trucks that stop out in front of the compound. A bad place to... 

Tourist Traps  

Artisan's Corner

Artisan's Corner, Djamena

 Guardian624 Says:  A short walk from the Novotel is an "Artisan's Corner" with some of the area's examples of art, trinkets, and souveniers, the usual stuff. Be careful if you walk to this place....there have been a few muggings of customers. If you have to go, go in a car or with someone you... 

What to Pack  

A visa in your passport!!!!

A visa in your passport!!!!, Djamena

 Guardian624 Says:  Secured luggage is advised. Keeps prying eyes out of your dirty laundry and other things you wouldn't want to lose. Lots of mosquitos......anti-malaria meds are practically required. CAUTION!!! The Chadian gov't has some rather draconian laws regarding photography. I think... 

Favorites  

Dust,Filth and Poverty

Dust,Filth  and Poverty, Djamena

 ronatkinson Says:  to the airport to get out of the country getting on Air france to Paris 

Black gold, Texas Tea!

Black gold, Texas Tea!, Djamena

 Guardian624 Says:  Oil was recently discovered in Chad, and the major oil companies are in the process of moving in to the tune of $3 billion dollars!! If things go well, Chad stands to dramatically improve and modernize. All of the locals I met were very nice and friendly. Oh, however, I've... 

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 There is an aiport in N'Djamena with international conections.Some companies flying to Chad are: -Ethiopian Airlines-Air France-Cameroon Airlines 

 

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 The capital of Chad, N'Djamena, is a relaxed place, well worth the visit. The city has the typical features of a Sahel city. The bigger part of the city consists of mud built houses, creating an... 

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