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N’DJAMENA – Gaoui village and the Sao civilization

4.7/5 N'Djamena from Eyte Voyages Tchad
  • Duration4 hours
  • Max Travelers12 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours

Overview

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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What's included

  • Private transportation

  • local guide

  • museum entrance

What's Not included

  • Soda/Pop

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

Itinerary

  • The historic sultan's palacenThe 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,nnThe 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 villagen and takes place outside for jars and inside houses for small objects

  • (optional) meeting with the Sultan in his new palace

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

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