The Atlas Obscura Guide To Chad

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Chad

Updated April 7, 2022

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Unusual Attractions in Chad

Guelta d’Archei.

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Guelta d'Archei

Camels and crocodiles share the black waters of this stunning Saharan oasis.

Lake Yoan

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Desert Lakes of Ounianga

These natural wonders have taken millennia to form into the stunning marvels they are today.

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