N’DJAMENA – Gaoui village and the Sao civilization

Gaoui is a village located about 10 km north-east. of N'Djamena Known to be the capital of Sao civilization, The village is the only one to house the vestiges of the Sao people civilization. In its museum, it is possible to observe finds recovered during the archaeological excavations of the Sao civilization and more recent finds used by the Kotoko ethnic group, currently present in the village and in a part of Chad

The historic sultan's palace The village of Gaoui houses the oldest building in Chad., The palace of the Sultan of Gaoui. This building was built in the 19th century. Renovated in the 90s, it has been transformed into a museum.

The Sao-kotoko museum, The village is the only one to house the vestiges of the Sao people civilization. In its museum, it is possible to observe finds recovered during the archaeological excavations of the Sao civilization and more recent finds used by the Kotoko ethnic group, currently present in the village and in a part of Chad

Pottery the main activity of the village, this basically manual activity remains reserved exclusively for the women of the village and takes place outside for jars and inside houses for small objects

(optional) meeting with the Sultan in his new palace

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Gaoui and the Sao civilization
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• local guide
• museum entrance

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• This Tour is Provided by Eyte Voyages Tchad.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Ndjamena.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.