Haraze Djombo Kibit

Haraze Djombo Kibit is a small rural locality in southern Batha province, near the boundary with Salamat. It is a sparsely populated area of acacia savanna and seasonal wetlands, inhabited by semi-nomadic pastoralist communities. It has no tourist infrastructure and is extremely remote.

By Plane

The nearest airport is N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ), approximately 550 km west.

By Car / Road

Haraze Djombo Kibit is reached by unmarked desert tracks from Ati or from Am Timan in Salamat province. A well-equipped 4×4 with satellite navigation is essential. Travel is only possible in the dry season.

Walking or camel; no mechanised transport is locally available.

• The remote Sahelian wilderness — open horizons, baobab and acacia trees.

• Seasonal pans that fill with water after rains, attracting birds.

• Wilderness camping and birdwatching.

• Cultural visits to Fulani or Arab pastoralist camps (requires a local guide).

Bring all food; nothing is available locally.

Bring all drinking water. Natural water sources must be treated.

Wild camping only. Carry a tent, sleeping bag, and all supplies.

No shopping facilities exist. Bring all supplies.

• Ati (north) — Provincial capital of Batha for resupply.
• Am Timan (south, in Salamat) — Gateway to Zakouma National Park.