Chami

Chami is a small coastal settlement on the Nouakchott–Nouadhibou highway, known primarily as a fishing village and the southern gateway to Banc d'Arguin National Park. It is a quiet, windswept place with a small fishing port, basic services, and access to the park's southern lagoons.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Nouadhibou (NDB), 80 km north.

By Car / Road

Chami is on the paved highway between Nouakchott (400 km south) and Nouadhibou (80 km north). Bush taxis and minibuses pass through regularly.

Walking.

• Banc d'Arguin National Park entrance — Chami is a common access point for the park's southern zone.

• Fishing port — Small-scale fishing operations landing the day's catch.

• Arrange Banc d'Arguin tour — Local guides offer pirogue trips into the park.

• Beach walks — The Atlantic coast north of Chami is wild and undeveloped.

Small restaurants serve grilled fish and Mauritanian staples.

Mint tea and bottled water.

Basic campement accommodation (MRU 1,000–2,000). Arrive with provisions.

Fresh fish from the port.

• Nouadhibou (80 km north, 1 hour) — Second-largest city.
• Banc d'Arguin National Park — World Heritage wetland reserve.
• Iouik (40 km north) — Imraguen fishing village within the park.