Chad Photographic Safaris

What makes Zakouma incredibly special is the attraction to water in the dry season. Once the water dries up, the animals and bird life are attracted in numbers unparalleled, to the pockets of drying pools in the rivers and marshes. Thousands of waterfowl gather in the floodplains, with herds of Tiang, Lelwels hartebeest, Defassa waterbuck, Olive Baboon, buffalo and Kordofan giraffe coming to the water almost all the time. Lion are very common and hunt the buffalo and other antelope as they come to the pools of water. Incredibly common are the relaxed groups of Olive baboon always giving your camera something to point at. The sounds of thousands of Northern Crowned cranes honking from every angle becomes the norm and the sight of both species of Pelican fishing in droves are commonly seen from the comfort of your armchair. Spur winged geese and the unmistakable White-faced ducks congregate in impressive numbers. If one is lucky, the large herds of elephant come to drink along the banks of the waterways. It is more likely though, to spend some time with the small groups of bull elephants along the pans.

Each year C4 hosts an exclusive safari to Zakouma, based on 8 persons travelling. It is a destination that shows our guests what life was like before man. Chad has more to offer the private safari traveller. The Ennedi Plateau is a remarkable and world class rock massif, with giant spires, arches, and rock formations. Access is difficult, but for the intrepid traveller, this is a land of discovery and exploration. Culturally, the Gerewol festival of the Wodaabe can also be accessed from Chad.