Major city · Chad
Moundou
Half a day is enough to see the cathedral and drink a beer at the brewery. Use Moundou as a stop between N'Djamena and the south, not a base.
Moundou is Chad's second city and the cultural centre of the N'Gambaye people, on the Logone River. The main draw is the Sacred Heart Cathedral and the Gala Brewery. Lodging is basic, and the airport has no scheduled flights. Most travellers pass through on the paved road from N'Djamena.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XAF
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry and cooler)
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, roads may be difficult)
- Airport
- MQQ
- 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 Moundou17 ▾
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 Moundou, 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
- SafetyMoundou is generally safer than N'Djamena, but petty crime exists.
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMQQ Moundou Airport (No scheduled flights as of 2026; check for charters or humanitarian flights.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; taxis are available for longer trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBottle of Gala beerXAF 1,000–1,500
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Bush taxi from N'DjamenacheckXAF 10,000–15,000
- Budget bedBasic auberge room, a night, per roomXAF 10,000
- Mid-range bedBasic auberge room, a night, per roomXAF 15,000
- High-end bedBasic auberge room, a night, per roomXAF 25,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XAF 15,000 · Mid XAF 25,000 · High XAF 40,000
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
- MQQ Moundou Airport (No scheduled flights as of 2026; check for charters or humanitarian flights.)
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
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Mar
not flagged
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Apr
not flagged
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
May
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Aug (20 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Moundou: 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)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Feb
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Mar
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Apr
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
18 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
20 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Nov
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Dec
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°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
The town is walkable; taxis are available for longer trips. The road to N'Djamena is paved.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 4–5 h
Paved road, about 4–5 hours by car or bush taxi
The main route in and out.
Sahr
goDoor to door: 2–3 h
Road, about 2–3 hours
Check road conditions in rainy season.
Bongor
goDoor to door: 3–4 h
Road, about 3–4 hours
Things to do in Bongor are limited; a half-day stop.
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.
Guelkoura neighbourhood
Centre d'Accueil La Fraternité and a few basic auberges; rudimentary lodging.
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
- Mid
- XAF 25,000–40,000
- High
- XAF 40,000+
Trip budget
| Basic auberge room1 × 1 night × XAF 15,000 | XAF 15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × XAF 25,000 | XAF 25,000 |
| Bush taxi N'Djamena–Moundou, one way1 × XAF 15,000 · check | XAF 15,000 |
| Local taxi ride within town1 × XAF 2,000 · check | XAF 2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XAF 5,700 |
| Trip total≈ XAF 62,700 per person per day, bed included | XAF 62,700 |
2026 estimate in XAF; road transport costs vary. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bottle of Gala beer | XAF 1,000–1,500 |
| Simple meal (rice, sauce, meat) | XAF 2,000–4,000 |
| Bush taxi from N'Djamenacheck | XAF 10,000–15,000 |
| Local taxi ride | XAF 1,500–3,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Lodging is rudimentary; book ahead or arrive early.
- No scheduled flights to Moundou Airport; plan to arrive by road.
- Rainy season (Jun–Sep) can make unpaved roads difficult.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
Embassy
Most embassies are in N'Djamena; check your government's travel advice for contact details.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bush taxi N'Djamena → Moundou: XAF 10,000–15,000, about 4–5 h (check)
- Local taxi within town: XAF 1,500–3,000
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Où sont les toilettes? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-let)
- Je ne comprends pas — I don't understand (zhuh nuh kom-prahn pah)
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 Moundou. 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) · avoid Jun–Sep (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
- Verify Moundou Airport status and any charter options.
- Add place pages for the cathedral and brewery with opening hours.
- Add eat pages with local dishes (check).
- Add a pocket card with emergency numbers and phrases in Chadian Arabic.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata — Moundou
- secondaryWikivoyage: Moundou, revision 5244394 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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