Sightseeing in Chad includes the major attractions of this central African country which are worth seeing and visiting. The exotic country of Chad is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and is bordered by countries like Libya, Sudan, Niger, Cameroon and the Central African Republic. The northern part of the country lies under the Sahara, while the southern part is included in the region of Sahel. Sightseeing in Chad consists of major tourist attractions in the cities of this country like the Tibesti Mountains and the Zakouma National Park.
The Tibesti Mountains which is located in the north of the country offer spectacular delights to the admirers of the natural beauty. These mountains are lofty and involve lots of adventures and hiking trails.
The Zakouma National Park is ranked extremely high among all the tourist destinations of the country. It attracts a large number of animal lovers and offers some wonderful opportunities to see a good number of elephants, giraffe and lions. Zakouma National Park has recently been renovated and beautified after suffering badly by the civil war and the attack by the poachers.
Lake Chad is another place of interest for the tourists. At one time it was the center of Africa's profitable salt trade but now the lake has shrunken to some extent. You can find the lake to its full bloom during the months of August to December. At this time, the water level increases and you can see hippos and crocodiles drifting by and swimming in the like.
The capital city of N'djamena is also a major tourist destination and offers many attractions to the tourists. The major attraction of the city is the National Museum which has valuable collection of the Sarh culture dating back to the 9th century. Being a travel hub of the country, the city sees a deep concentration of tourists. The city is characterized by 2 parts and display different traditions of the people residing there. The area which shelters the Arab section of the city is rather quite while the area which is dominated by the southerners is lively in nature and dotted with bars and other entertaining avenues.
The other sightseeing and important places which the country of Chad offers to its tourists include Sarh, Moundou and Abeche.
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