N'DJAMENA - Gaoui village and the Sao civilization
N'DJAMENA - Gaoui village and the Sao civilization
N'DJAMENA - Gaoui village and the Sao civilization

N'DJAMENA - Gaoui village and the Sao civilization

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Gaoui is a village located about 10 km north-east. of N'Djamena Known to be the capital of Sao civilization, The village is the only one to house the vestiges of the Sao people civilization. In its museum, it is possible to observe finds recovered during the archaeological excavations of the Sao civilization and more recent finds used by the Kotoko ethnic group, currently present in the village and in a part of Chad

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Things To Know

  • Private transportation
  • local guide
  • museum entrance
  • Soda/Pop
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Gaoui

The historic sultan's palace The village of Gaoui houses the oldest building in Chad., The palace of the Sultan of Gaoui. This building was built in the 19th century. Renovated in the 90s, it has been transformed into a museum.

The Sao-kotoko museum, The village is the only one to house the vestiges of the Sao people civilization. In its museum, it is possible to observe finds recovered during the archaeological excavations of the Sao civilization and more recent finds used by the Kotoko ethnic group, currently present in the village and in a part of Chad

Pottery the main activity of the village, this basically manual activity remains reserved exclusively for the women of the village and takes place outside for jars and inside houses for small objects

(optional) meeting with the Sultan in his new palace

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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

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Pick-up at the hotel indicated by the customer

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Reviews By Other Travelers

4.7
Based on 4 reviews

What do other 4 guests say about N'DJAMENA - Gaoui village and the Sao civilization

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jeremye822
4
Sep 2023
A modest little trip, just out of town into a what feels like a typical if well-established village. The little museum and old architecture is funky and a good reminder of the development of a rich civilisation prior to colonialism. But it's only a couple of buildings. Walking around the village ...
5
566juergenp
5
Apr 2023
A very unique and special place which gave me a glimpse of a very different ethnic group. The English of my guide was very good and I gained a lot of background information.
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Jonathan_S
5
Mar 2023
The Gauoi village is about an hour outside N'Djamena, and provides a great way to see a small Chadian village. The village produces pottery and has items for purchase (thought the focus certainly isn't on the small tourism industry in Chad- pottery is more for residents). Communication with the...

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Things to know

Included
  • Private transportation
  • local guide
  • museum entrance
Not Included
  • Soda/Pop
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies