N'DJAMENA - Gaoui village and the Sao civilization

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 2 more

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

What's Included

Private transportation
local guide
museum entrance
Soda/Pop
Breakfast
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up at the hotel indicated by the customer

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Gaoui

    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

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Gaoui

    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

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gaoui

    (optional) meeting with the Sultan in his new palace

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Eyte Voyages Tchad

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