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Location: Salamat Region, Chad
Location: Borkou Region, Chad
Location: Ennedi Plateau, Chad
Washington DC: TBC
For more useful information on safety & security, local laws / customs, health and more, please see the below official US travel.state.gov web link for Chad travel advice. NB: Entry requirements herein listed are for US nationals only, unless stated otherwise.
You can also find recommended information on vaccinations, malaria and other more detailed health considerations for travel to Chad, at the below official US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) weblink.
The currency of the country is the Central African CFA franc, denoted FCFA (ISO currency code: XAF). It’s also used by five other Central African countries. It is interchangeable at par with the West African CFA franc (XOF), which is used by six countries. Both currencies are fixed at a rate of €1 = 655.957 CFA francs.
There are no restrictions on bringing foreign currencies into Chad. Euros and US dollars are often accepted in payment. Chad is an expensive place compared to much of Africa.
ATMs:
There are Ecobank ATMs in Chad where you can get a cash withdrawal with a Master Card and Visa card. Look at the Ecobank website for a full list of locations.
Meat dishes are very popular in Chad, and foreigners speak highly of the meat. Lamb and camel meat are common and tasty. Food is usually eaten without utensils, and hand sanitizer may be a good precaution. Muslims find it offensive to eat with the left hand. If eating with or being served by Muslims in Chad, eat with your right hand only.
Follow common health travel guidelines concerning raw fruit and cooking requirements to avoid disease. The US State Department website has resources concerning safety while eating abroad.
Years ago few hotels existed in Chad, but now N’Djamena hosts a myriad of affordable options. The Hotel N’Djamena, Radisson Blu Hotel, Mercure N’Djamena Le Chari, Ibis N’Djamena La Tchadienne, Ledger Plaza N’Djamena are some of the higher end hotels. Some Bed and Breakfast and budget minded hotels include the Shanghai Hotel, Hotel La Mirande Tchad, Hotel Gulf Club de Mara, Hotel Gueri, and the Asfa Hotel.
TBC.
Location: Salamat Region, Chad
Location: Borkou Region, Chad
Location: Ennedi Plateau, Chad
New York: TBC
Washington DC: TBC