Deli

Deli is a small town on the Logone River in northern Logone-Occidental province, about 60 km north of Moundou. The river provides fishing and irrigation for the community. The town has a relaxed riverside atmosphere, with pirogues moored along the bank and fishermen casting their nets in the early morning. Cotton and rice farming in the surrounding floodplain supplement the fishing economy.

By Plane

Moundou Airport (MQQ) is about 60 km south.

By Train

By Car / Road

Accessible by road from Moundou heading north. Bush taxis operate between the towns.

Walking along the riverbank.

• Logone River — wide and slow-moving, lined with trees and fishing boats.

• Fishing activity with traditional nets and pirogues.

• Riverscape views at sunset.

• Take a pirogue ride on the Logone River.

• Watch fishermen at work in the early morning.

• Photograph the river and traditional fishing culture.

Grilled river fish served with rice is the local speciality.

Treat water or bring bottled from Moundou.

A basic guesthouse provides simple accommodation.

Fresh and smoked fish from the Logone River.

• Moundou (60 km south) — Regional capital and economic hub.
• Bongor (north, in Mayo-Kebbi-Est) — City on the Logone River.