Ngouboua

Ngouboua is a remote fishing village on the northern shore of Lake Chad in Lac province, one of the most isolated settlements on the Chadian side of the lake. The journey to reach it is challenging, but the reward is an authentic glimpse of lake life far from any tourist trail. The village consists of reed huts scattered along a sandy beach, with pirogues pulled up on the shore and fishing nets hanging to dry.

By Plane

N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) is about 230 km south-east.

By Train

By Car / Boat

Accessible by a difficult off-road track from Bol heading north, or by pirogue from Liwa or Kangalam. A 4×4 vehicle with high clearance and emergency supplies is needed for the land route. The track can be impassable after rain.

Walking along the beach, or hire a local pirogue for trips on the lake.

• The remote northern shore of Lake Chad — unspoiled and quiet.

• Traditional fishing in an isolated setting.

• Lake Chad's birdlife — pelicans, storks, and waders.

• Experience the isolation of northern Lake Chad.

• Observe traditional fishing and fish processing.

• Photography of the unspoiled lake landscape.

Fresh fish from Lake Chad, cooked over an open fire.

Treat all drinking water brought from Bol.

Camping on the beach or in a basic hut. Bring a tent and mosquito net.

Dried and smoked fish is available from the village.

• Liwa (south) — Lakeside community with better connections to Bol.
• Bol (south-east, 60 km) — Provincial capital of Lac for full resupply.