Major city · Chad
SahrSarh
Half a day: see the regional museum and cathedral, then move on. Not a base.
Sahr is a quiet riverside town in southern Chad, the capital of Moyen-Chari region. Founded as Fort Archambault in 1899, it has a small museum, a 1950s cathedral and a market. Most travellers pass through on the way to or from N'Djamena or Moundou.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XAF
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry and cooler) — check
- avoid Mar–Oct (hot, rainy season May–Oct) — check
- Airport
- SRH
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- 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.
- Central Africa ↗Before booking anything in or near the DRC, read the WHO Ebola situation page and your own government's health notice: the 2026 outbreak brought quarantine and boarding rules for people who have been in the DRC.
- Chad ↗Check your own government travel advice for Chad before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Chad ↗Apply for any Chadian visa only through evisa.td, and check whether your passport can get one at all; travel outside N'Djamena needs permits.
- Chad ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Chad before you rely on it.
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 Sahr17 ▾
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- Ambulance (SAMU)2251-42-42
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 Sahr, 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
- SafetycheckCheck your government's travel advice for Chad before planning.
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 2251-42-42 ambulance (samu) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSRH Sarh Airport (check).
- Getting aroundOn foot in the centre; taxis for longer trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerLocal beer (bottle)XAF 1,000–2,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within townXAF 1,000–2,500
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomXAF 15,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomXAF 25,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomXAF 40,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XAF 20,000 · Mid XAF 35,000 · High XAF 60,000
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
- SRH Sarh Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Feb
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Mar
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Dec
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Aug (17 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sahr: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Feb
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Mar
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
17 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Nov
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Dec
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
On foot in the centre; taxis for longer trips. Roads are unpaved in parts.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Moundou
goDoor to door: About 2.5–3.5 h
Road, about 2–3 h by car or bush taxi
Chad's second-largest city; cotton and beer.
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.
Central Sahr
Near the market and cathedral; limited options, check
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 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- XAF 25,000–40,000 excl. bed
- High
- XAF 40,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × XAF 25,000 | XAF 25,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × XAF 35,000 | XAF 70,000 |
| Taxi from airport to centre1 × XAF 5,000 · check | XAF 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XAF 10,000 |
| Trip total≈ XAF 55,000 per person per day, bed included | XAF 110,000 |
2026 estimate in XAF; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at market restaurant | XAF 2,000–4,000 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | XAF 500–1,000 |
| Local beer (bottle) | XAF 1,000–2,000 |
| Taxi ride within town | XAF 1,000–2,500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rainy season (May–Oct) can make roads impassable.
- Limited accommodation and dining options; confirm availability ahead.
- The museum may have irregular hours; call ahead.
- Climate data is unverified — check before planning.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 2251-42-42
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SahrSarh
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- Ambulance (SAMU)2251-42-42
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sarh Airport → centre: about XAF 5,000 by taxi (check)
- Sarh → N'Djamena by bus: about XAF 10,000–15,000, 5–7 h (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Où est le marché ? — Where is the market? (oo ay luh mar-shay)
French is widely spoken; Chadian Arabic is the 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 Sahr. 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 (dry and cooler) — check · avoid Mar–Oct (hot, rainy season May–Oct) — check
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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