N'DJAMENA - Gaoui village and the Sao civilization
N'DJAMENA - Gaoui village and the Sao civilization
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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Gaoui
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 minutesGaoui
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 minutesGaoui
and takes place outside for jars and inside houses for small objects
40 minutesGaoui
(optional) meeting with the Sultan in his new palace
30 minutesIncluded
- Private transportation
- museum entrance
- local guide
Not Included
- Soda/Pop
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.