Places Of Interest On Your Holidays In Chad

Little is known about Chad. Aside from the fact that it3,414 metres above sea level.
is a Central African Country and is a neighbour ofChad's capital city, Na Djamena is one of Central
South Libya, Chad has a hard time putting its name onAfrica's liveliest cities. Visitors can see bullet holes in
the map. Now let me revert the same notion that thisbuildings that serve as a reminder of Chad's troubled
really is a terrific place for sweet escape and culturetimes. Chad's historic quarter, with the daily colourful
awakening.market surrounding, is fascinating and a good place to
Let me start with its famous Abeche, which lies 890pick up colourful Chadian rugs and jewellery. Its national
km east of N'Djamena. This place is surrounded byMuseum has a collection of the Sarh culture during the
desert. It has the oriental charm with interesting9th century. The capital city is very informative of how
mosques, cobbled narrow streets and old markets.Chad evolved through time. In fact the city is occupied
Visitors will be fascinated with the landscape andby two distinct cultures, the Arab section and the
architecture of the mosques. The naivety of the placeSoutherners. The Arabs have a quiet night life, while
is proof that the old world of Chad has been wellthe Southerners enjoy full and lively bars.
preserved through ages.For those wanting to know about the varieties of
The popular Lake Chad is another treasure of Chad. Itwildlife in Chad, the Zakouma National Park offers a
was once the centre of Africa's lucrative salt trade. Itwide range of jungle animals. They can see huge
is best appreciated by wildlife enthusiasts. The lake isflocks of elephants, giraffes and lions. The visitors can
composed of hippos and crocodile. They can be seenvery well enjoy the wildlife present in the national park.
drifting by the lake. These hippos and crocodile,The encounter of large numbers of elephants and
however, are best seen during August to December. Itother jungle animals will be become a keep sake
is during these months that the water lever is highest.experience. Across the immense plain where the
If one is looking for the known Toubou tribe, the rightZakouma National park is located, the Bahr Salamat
place is the Tibesti Mountains. It is the astonishingand its tributaries can be found. The Government at
region of chasms and crags. The range is believed topresent, as well as the European Union have
be home to the best racing camels in the world.restocked and refurbished the park since it was
Visitors will enjoy this exotic and unpopular game ofravaged by civil war and poachers.
Camels. The highest peak in the range is Emi Koussi at