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Where is the best place to experience an African safari? Many of you may think of the Serengeti in Tanzania or Kruger National Park in South Africa. But Chad, a country in the centre of Africa, is the perfect getaway for those looking for an authentic African experience without masses of tourists. With leopards, elephants, lions, buffalo, remote villages next to otherworldly backdrops, and the capital of N’Djamena teeming with markets and history, the rarely visited country of Chad is the perfect place for an off-the-beaten-track adventure.

Itinerary

Day One, Feb 5 2026
Arrive into N’Djamena

• Arrive in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, and transfer to the hotel.
Day Two, Feb 6 2026
Tour of N’Djamena

• Morning tour of the capital. Start by visiting a local craft market, then walk around Place de Nation—the city’s main square with many statues and monuments.

• Explore local markets, then visit the national museum. Here you can gaze upon the seven million-year-old Toumaï Skull, the best-preserved remnants from humanity’s oldest ancestor.

• Return to the hotel for a short break and lunch. Then set off in the late afternoon for the village of Gaoui, a traditional Chadian village well known for its pottery and architecture.
Day Three, Feb 7 2026
Journey to Mongo

• Drive east to Mongo, passing through remote villages with lunar-like rock formations as their backdrops.

• Arrive in Mongo late afternoon, where we will set up camp for the night.
Day Four, Feb 8 2026
South to Zakouma

• Into the bush we go! We head off-road en route to Zakouma National Park.

• Arrive at the park in time for dinner.

• Settle down in our accommodation where we will stay for the next four nights.
Day Five, Feb 9 2026
Safari in Zakouma

• Day one of our three-day safari in Zakouma. Each day will consist of early morning and late afternoon game drives through the park—the best times to catch animals out and about.

• Breakfast is served before the morning game drive, and lunch is in between drives.

• After our return from the late afternoon drive, there is time for a shower before dinner. A bar at the accommodation also serves alcohol and soft drinks during the day and evening.
Day Six, Feb 10 2026
Search for Wildlife

• Take an early morning game drive and search for four of the Big Five: elephants, lions, leopards, and buffalo.

• Return to the lodge for lunch, then head back out for another game drive around evening time.
Day Seven, Feb 11 2026
Final Safari Day

• Last day of safaris through the beautiful and underrated Zakouma National Park. What will you see? Four of the Big Five, giraffes, antelopes, warthogs, crocodiles, civets, foxes, hyenas, monitor lizards and more.

• Let’s not forget our friends in the sky. Many birds live in Zakouma and can be spotted everywhere, especially at the watering holes.
Day Eight, Feb 12 2026
Journey back to N’Djamena

• Start the long journey back to N’Djamena.

• Along the way stop for overnight wild camping.
Day Nine, Feb 13 2026
Goodbye Meal

• Rise early to continue the journey back to the capital of N’Djamena.

• Arrive and check-in to the hotel. Take some time to freshen up.

• Head out on the final night for a goodbye meal together.
Day Ten, Feb 14 2026
Tour Ends

• Check out of the hotel and transfer back to the airport for your flight home.

Chad Safari Tour
Tour Price: £2295
Deposit: £350
Single room supplement: £420

Tour Price: £2295
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