Zakouma Chad Photo Safari

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If you think you've see the best of what Africa has to offer for wildlife safaris, think again.. Think ZAKOUMA in Chad. Starting a little over a year ago in January 2015, Africa Parks opened Zakouma up to to visitation, and with only 112 guests admitted per year, we are very excited that WANT Expeditions is one of the select companies Africa Park's is working...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit to the capital of Chad, N'Djamena
    • Explore Zakouma National Park
    • Experience a great wildlife and safari destinations of East and Southern Africa
    • Explore the City Opportunity to spend time with the locals and experience another side of Chad

What's this trip about?

    If you think you've see the best of what Africa has to offer for wildlife safaris, think again.. Think ZAKOUMA in Chad. Starting a little over a year ago in January 2015, Africa Parks opened Zakouma up to to visitation, and with only 112 guests admitted per year, we are very excited that WANT Expeditions is one of the select companies Africa Park's is working with to bring groups into Zakouma. Zakouma has the four out of the big five, including buffalo, lion, leopard and elephant, and its elephant herd is one of the largest left in Africa. If you're a bird lover, this trip has your name on it too! On of the rarest birds in Africa, The Black-Breasted Barbet, can be found here, and you're guaranteed to add many new species to your bird list.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityN’Djamena
End CityN’Djamena

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • All accomodation
    • All meals
    • All activities mentioned in the program
    • All land transportation
    • Water in transport vehicles
    • All airport and local transfers
    • All national park fees
    • All entrance fees
    • All local guiding fees
    • International tour leader
    • All tips
    • All government taxes and levies
    • Beverages at safari camps
    • All domestic flights
    • photography education and assistance

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Itinerary

Day 1: N’Djamena

Accommodation: Hilton Hotel

Today is dedicated to arrivals into the capital of Chad, N'Djamena. Upon arrival and clearing customs, you will be picked up and transferred to our hotel. Our first official activity will commence at 19:00 for our Welcome Orientation...

Day 2: Zakouma National Park

Accommodation: Camp Nomade

Our first introduction to Zakouma's wildlife starts this evening with a night drive in open safari vehicles. Night drives are exciting for catching larger predators, like leopard, in the midst of a hunt, but its also the best way to s...

Zakouma was created in 1963, it was Chad's first national park, and has an area of almost 3,000 square kilometres (1,200 sq mi). It is home to 66 species of mammals, and a bird list topping almost 400 species, many of which are rare and/or endangered.

Day 3: Zakouma National Park

Accommodation: Camp Nomade

What makes Zakouma so spectacular is not just the array of animals, but the size of the herds. It's not unusual to see 10-20 Kordofan giraffes at a time, and their numbers inside the park comprise over 50 percent of the entire African...

Day 4: Zakouma National Park

Accommodation: Camp Nomade

Our activities over the next three days will be determined by wildlife movements, but our schedule will be packed with walking safaris, driving safaris, night drives, and perhaps most excitingly aerial safari. Aerial safaris give us t...

Day 5: Zakouma National Park

Accommodation: Camp Nomade

Day 6: Zakouma National Park

Accommodation: Camp Nomade

Day 7: Zakouma National Park

Accommodation: Camp Nomade

The park itself has been under pressure for years from civil war and subsequent poaching. One of the biggest goals of reopening Zakouma is to the bridge the gap between visitors and locals. Saturday is market day, and it is a great op...

Day 8: Zakouma National Park

Accommodation: Camp Nomade

Resume safari activities.

Day 9: N’Djamena

Accommodation: Hotel

After one last breakfast in our beautiful camp, we'll pack our belongings and set off back for N’Djamena and a relaxing afternoon so we can plan and prep for our upcoming travels. We'll enjoy a nice Farewell dinner, and discuss our experiences as one of the select few that have the opportunity to visit this incredible place!

Day 10: Departure

Depending on your departure time, you will be transferred to the airport for your ongoing flights. We recommend combining this trip with our Ethiopian Photo expedition. Safe travels!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $9,499
Price per day$950
Single supplement (single occupancy)$9,899
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Travel insurance
    • Personal expenses at accommodation
    • Departure taxes at airports
    • Visa fees
    • Any other items not mentioned above

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Cancellation policy

Changes after your booking is confirmed can be quite disruptive given the nature of our itineraries. If you request to change your tour dates or alter your itinerary after we confirm your booking, we will try to accommodate your request. Changes are entirely within our discretion, however, if we are able to make such changes, a change fee will be imposed. The type and scope of change dictates the amount of the change fee. Our outside suppliers, including hotels, often impose additional fees or penalties for changes and cancellations. These are included in the change fee and can be substantial.

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