Come join the Sahel's Greatest Show: Guérewol Festival, Chad!

October 14 - October 19th, 2026

Day 1: Tuesday, October 14 – Arrival in N’Djamena

Arrival in N’Djamena. Airport welcome and transfer to hotel. Meet our local team for orientation.
Hotel: Irissor or Chez Wou (or similar)
Accommodation: Double or single room

Day 2: Wednesday, October 15 – N’Djamena City Tour & Gaoui

After police formalities, depart at 9:00 AM. Visit the National Museum and Dembé Women’s Market. Lunch at a local restaurant (not included). Afternoon visit to Gaoui Historical Museum and cattle market. Return to the hotel.
Hotel: Chez Wou or Irissor (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast included

Day 3: Thursday, October 16 – N’Djamena to Dourbali (120 km) – M’bororo Guerewol Festival

Breakfast, then depart at 8:30 AM north via Zina for Dourbali. Cross regions of Arab and Boulala nomads. Encounter Fulani M’bororo nomads in transhumance. Arrive at M’bororo camp for the start of Guerewool celebrations.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tents (meals prepared by camp cook)

Day 4: Friday, October 17 – M’bororo Camp & Gerewol Festival

Full day living alongside the nomads. Experience Guerewool dances, rituals, and cultural traditions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tents

Day 5: Saturday, October 18 – Return to N’Djamena

Farewell to M’bororo hosts after two nights of festivities. Journey back to N’Djamena, passing Arab Choua and Baguirmi villages. Visit camps and markets en route. Evening arrival in N’Djamena. Dinner not included.
Hotel: Chez Wou or Irissor (or similar)

Day 6: Sunday, October 19 – Elephant Rock & Departure

Breakfast, then excursion to Elephant Rock (Hadjer Lamis). Lunch at Dougouia by the Chari River (sandwich included). Visit a nearby Sudanese-style village. Stop at the livestock market en route back to N’Djamena. Hotel checkout and airport transfer.
Meals: Breakfast + light lunch
Accommodation: None (checkout before airport transfer)

Important Notes

• Daily driving: 3–4 hours in 4x4 vehicles, with plenty of stops for visits and meals.

• The program may have to be adjusted to local conditions while keeping the spirit of the trip.

• Accommodation: 4 nights in N’Djamena hotels, 2 nights camping in tents.

• Meals: Freshly prepared daily – breakfast with coffee/tea, bread, jam; hot dinners with dessert; picnic lunches.

• Bottled mineral water available at your own expense (approx. 2 × 1.5L bottles per person/day).

• Visa formalities: Acceptance letter provided. Copies of passport & visa required 15 days before departure for authorization.

• Bring: Two passport photos for police formalities (mandatory).
  
  

Included:

• Visa invitation

• 4X4 Vehicles with drivers

• Guiding

• Tents for camping

• Kitchen and bivouac equipment

• Water

• Entrance fees

• Meals as listed

Not Included:

• Hotels in N'Djamena

• Visas

• Flights

• Travel insurance

• Restaurant meals

• Bottles beverages

• Sleeping bag