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N'DJAMENA - Gaoui village and the Sao civilization
(6) Reviews
N'Djamena
About
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
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
local guide
museum entrance
Soda/Pop
Breakfast
Lunch
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
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
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
4
Gaoui
(optional) meeting with the Sultan in his new palace
30 minutes
N'DJAMENA - Gaoui village and the Sao civilization
(6) Reviews
N'Djamena
About
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
