Zakouma

Tinga Camp

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Tinga Camp

About Tinga Camp

Discover wildlife you've never heard of at this gem of a camp in Zakouma.

Chad is not, as you may have thought, all desert. In its south, Zakouma National Park has rivers that flow almost year round, supporting wildlife and vegetation of all kinds. This 3000-square-kilometre protected area saw rampant poaching during the country's civil war, and its animals were reduced to a few terrified survivors. Today, thanks to the efforts of African Parks, Zakouma is on the up and up. There's wildlife around every corner, and bird specials include the extremely rare black-breasted barbet. Newly refurnished Tinga Camp lies in the heart of the best game-watching area. Visit soon, before everyone else does...

Zakouma , Chad

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The property

Tinga's central dining, bar and lounge area is basic in terms of amenities, but more than comfortable enough to sit back and relax after a day's game viewing. A large circular structure framed with branches and sheltered by thatch, it's furnished with simple lounge chairs arranged in groups around low tables, cushions and upholstery in bright local fabrics, and has open sides to make the most of the views. Meals combine Chadian dishes with more traditional western cuisine.

The rooms

This newly refurbished 40-bed camp offers accommodation in six simple chalets set beneath tamarind trees on the banks of the Tinga River. Each chalet has four twin or double rooms, including eight "superior" rooms with four-poster beds, and the Elephant Chalet, which has its own private outdoor seating area that's perfect for families. The cottages are more comfortable than glamorous, but all have en-suite bathroom facilities, individual mosquito nets and ceiling fans (Chadian summer heat can be blistering).

Activities

Zakouma's wildlife occupies the spotlight, as well it should. There's a bewildering array of mammal species and a richness of birds, including 5000-strong flocks of black-crowned crane, mesmerising swarms of red-billed quelea, Abyssinian rollers, bee-eaters galore, plenty of raptors, and waterfowl too numerous to count. Walking safaris along the river are a must, as is a bush breakfast or dinner (arrange at the camp). Enquire about the park's community outreach programme, visit nearby schools and browse the markets.

Why we love it

The fact that you’re the only people for miles around, in one of the most incredible and pioneering wilderness areas on the continent.

Insiders Tip

Take a moment to just sit in camp and watch what comes past. The beautiful, Tamarind tree-sheltered riverside setting is an excellent base to say the least!

Something to think about

Tourism in Chad is in its infancy so some aspects of the camp might not be up to the usual safari-standard, but that’s all part of the charm.

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Tinga Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Chad trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Chad trips featuring Tinga Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Chad specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

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Zakouma National Park

An extraordinary national park and conservation success story that’s home to epic endemic wildlife.