N'Djamena
Chad
- Safety rating
- 3.5/10
- Best time to visit
- The cooler dry season from November to February is the only comfortable time, as other months are scorching or rainy.
- Population
- 1.6M
Overview
Chad's dusty, sun-baked capital sits where the Chari River meets the Cameroon border, a sprawling Sahelian city of mosques and markets. It serves as the launch point for expeditions to Zakouma National Park and the remote Ennedi desert.
Top attractions
Visit the Grand Marché, the National Museum, the Grande Mosquée, and the lively riverside near the Chari.
Getting around
Shared taxis, minibuses and motorbike taxis (clandos) cover the city; agree fares first and expect dust and heat.