Major city · Chad
Bongorبونقور
Half a day to see the Monday market and the Logone riverbank, then move on to N'Djamena or Moundou. Not a base.
Bongor is a small market town on the Logone River, 240 km south of N'Djamena. The Monday market draws people from the whole region; outside that day there is little to hold a traveller. Most visitors use it as a stop between N'Djamena and the south, or as a border crossing point to Cameroon.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XAF
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cooler and dry)
- avoid Mar–May (very hot), Jun–Oct (rainy season, roads may be difficult)
- Airport
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- Nights
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- Central Africa ↗Sort the visa before the flight: none of the seven countries reliably issues tourist visas on arrival to Western passports, and e-visas here are tied to named airports.
- Central Africa ↗Carry the original yellow fever vaccination certificate in your hand luggage; health desks at every Central African airport ask for it, and a missing card can mean refusal or a jab at the desk.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bongor17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bongor, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?XAF in cash carries most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Chad-wide
- SafetyBongor is generally safe, but petty crime can occur at the market.
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Airportcheckcheck Bongor Airport (Small airstrip; no scheduled flights as of 2026.
- Getting aroundWalkable town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet meal (rice, sauce, meat)XAF 1,500–3,000
- BeerBeer (local, bottle)XAF 1,000–2,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Moto-taxi ride (short)XAF 500–1,500
- Metro or bus rideBus N'Djamena–BongorXAF 4,000–6,000 (check)
- Budget bedSimple guesthouse room, a night, per roomXAF 8,000
- Mid-range bedHotel Moderne double room, a night, per roomXAF 25,000
- High-end bedHotel Moderne double room, a night, per roomXAF 40,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XAF 10,000 · Mid XAF 25,000 · High XAF 50,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- check Bongor Airport (Small airstrip; no scheduled flights as of 2026. Check for charters.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Mar
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Apr
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Aug (17 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bongor: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Feb
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Mar
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Apr
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
3 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable town centre. For longer trips, hire a taxi or a moto-taxi; negotiate the price before you ride.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 3–4 h
Bus or shared taxi, about 3–4 h on the N1 highway
Capital city with more services and sights.
Moundou
goDoor to door: 2–3 h
Bus or shared taxi, about 2–3 h south on the N1
Larger city with a brewery and the Logone riverfront.
Sahr
cautionDoor to door: 4–5 h
Bus via Moundou, about 4–5 h
Longer trip; consider overnighting in Moundou.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the market
Central, close to the Monday market and the riverbank. Hotel Moderne is the main option.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- XAF 10,000–15,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- XAF 25,000–40,000 excl. bed
- High
- XAF 50,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Moderne double room1 × 1 night × XAF 25,000 | XAF 25,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × XAF 25,000 | XAF 25,000 |
| Bus N'Djamena–Bongor, one way1 × XAF 5,000 · Check | XAF 5,000 |
| Moto-taxi within town, one ride1 × XAF 1,000 | XAF 1,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XAF 8,400 |
| Trip total≈ XAF 64,400 per person per day, bed included | XAF 64,400 |
Check current rates; includes pool access.
2026 estimate in XAF; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street meal (rice, sauce, meat) | XAF 1,500–3,000 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | XAF 500–1,000 |
| Beer (local, bottle) | XAF 1,000–2,000 |
| Moto-taxi ride (short) | XAF 500–1,500 |
| Bus N'Djamena–Bongor | XAF 4,000–6,000 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monday market is the main draw; other days the town is quiet.
- Roads may be unpaved and dusty; bring a mask if you are sensitive.
- The Logone River can flood during the rainy season; check conditions before crossing the bridge to Cameroon.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
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Bongorبونقور
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus N'Djamena → Bongor: about XAF 5,000, 3–4 h (check)
- Moto-taxi within town: XAF 500–1,500
Say or show
- Bonjour (French) — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Oui / Non — Yes / No (wee / nohn)
French is widely understood; Chadian Arabic is the local lingua franca.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bongor. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (cooler and dry) · avoid Mar–May (very hot), Jun–Oct (rainy season, roads may be difficult)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the market and hotel.
- Transport pages with bus schedules from N'Djamena and Moundou.
- Border crossing page to Cameroon (Yagoua).
Sources
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