14th - 30th October 2025
or on request for private trips
N'Djamena
DAY 1
Our designated meeting point is N'Djamena International Airport.
Following our arrival, we'll make our way to the capital to unwind at our accommodation.
Soon after, we'll have our warm welcome dinner and an introduction to the exciting journey ahead.
The Journey To Ennedi
DAY 2-5
Our Journey to Ennedi won’t be easy, it will take around 3 and a half day to reach the desert.
Not to worry we will make rest stops along the way and have various sights to view along the way.
Every evening we will set up camp along the way to get some rest before reaching Ennedi.
Ennedi Massif
DAY 5
We will arrive to the Ennedi Plateau.
A fantasy landscape like no other. The erosion of wind and water has created endless rock formations and breathtaking canyons. Although many tell us that similar landscapes can be found in Algeria, Jordan, the USA or Namibia, all passengers agree that none of these destinations can compare to the Ennedi, neither in size, nor in variety, nor in its fascinating culture.
Here we will spend the night camping and shooting the landscape under the glorious night sky of Chad.
Aloba Arch
DAY 6
With a height of 120 metres and a width of 77 metres, the Aloba Arch is the largest arch in Africa and the second largest on the planet. A true wonder of nature that is hardly known or visited.
We will spend the night here camping and capturing this towering arch.
Djoulia Arch
DAY 7
Another masterpiece made by nature. Eroded sandstone arch, called Djoulia arch, in the Sahara Desert, Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chad.
We will also spend the night here camping and capturing yet another stunning rock arch under the night sky.
Elephant Arch
DAY 8
In addition to the Aloba and Djoulia arches, there are many other incredible examples such as the Elephant Arch, the Djoli Arch, the Petit Aloba Arch or the Arch of the Tooth.
We will also be spending the night camping here and capturing the Elephant arch under the night sky.
Sky Light Arch
DAY 9
Sky Light Arch is yet another stunning and impressive addition to what Ennedi has to offer. The possibilities under such a rock formation are endless.
Let’s camp the night here and capture the night sky from beneath it.
Peaks of Ouimina
DAY 10
The towering peaks of Ouimina will stand to impress you in all their glory. Again yet another stunning location and opportunities of what can be captured.
Let's camp the night here and capture something glorious.
Farewell
DAY 13-16
Today, we bid our farewells to the Ennedi as we transfer back to N'Djamena.
We will spend our last night back in a hotel reviewing images and having a farewell dinner.
Day 17
We will spend our last night back in a hotel reviewing images and having a farewell dinner.
DAY 18
Transfer back to N'Djamena International Airport.
benjamin barakat
I am your host and guide on this tour..
After receiving a full introduction on the first day to Astrophotography I will then prepare you with the knowledge and tools to go out and capture stunning night scapes and landscape photos just like ours. In the following days, you will shadow us and try to take the exact same compositions as us in order to learn the workflow and the correct way to capture your images. Alternatively, you are free to roam the beautiful landscapes around us and capture your own images where we would then come follow up, give tips, and also our feedback. We will also be doing landscape, sunset/sunrise photography, and so on.
IMPORTANT
- The route itinerary is provisional and could be modified during the trip.
- On this trip to Chad you will have to register at the arrival of the important cities in
the gendarmerie and you will have to present your travel permits.
- This is a journey through a very demanding terrain. Bad tracks, sandbanks, rocky
areas, etc. During the trip there may be small breakdowns and punctures, which will
be solved on the way, you will have to be patient.
- It is common to find scorpions under tents in the morning, extreme caution.
- Photographs cannot be taken in N'Djamena and in large towns and cities.
- The tubu ethnic groups that live in the desert are usually not very photo-friendly, we
will always ask before taking photographs.
INCLUDED
- Transport in 4x4 cars during the trip and all the expenses resulting from the vehicles.
- All necessary government permits to travel in Chad.
- Police registration in N'Djamena
- Letter of invitation to Chad, required to obtain the visa.
- Cook and Chadian driver / guide (French speaking and some English)
- For many of the highlights of the trips, entrance fees must be paid in
Ennedi to the local communities. All entrance fees are included in the price of the trip.
- 3 meals a day during the route (excluded in NDJ and in the restaurants of the route) /
Mineral water are included (1 bottle for day and person)
- Tent for 2 passengers
- Sleeping mattresses
- Complete camping equipment
- Two nights in hotel in N'Djamena in double room. Hotel with all facilities Bed and
breakfast.
- Transport to and from the airport.
- Teaching from myself.
- One year access to my online master class.
NOT INCLUDED
- International Flights.
- Visa.
-Snacks out of meal times and additional drinks or alcoholic beverages.
- Travel and health insurance (or any insurance).
- Taxis to move in N'Djamena.
- Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages.
- Tips for local guides or cookers (optional).
- No meals are included in N'Djamena or in restaurants during the trip.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- DSLR or Mirrorless Camera.
- Sturdy tripod.
- Remote shutter release Cable preferably.
- Wide angle lens with fast aperture preferably for Night & Landscape Photography.
-Long focal lengths or zoom lenses for wildlife.
- Hiking boots.
- Warm jacket as temperatures can drop low at night.
- Headlamp.
- Water bottle.
- Additional batteries & memory cards.
5950 CHF/ EUROS PP
Participation
14th - 30th October 2025
- The price is 5950 CHF Swiss Francs per person .
- This tour is for all levels of fitness & photography skills.
- The tour is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
- A non-refundable deposit of 2500CHF is required to secure your place.
-The outstanding amount is due 90 days before the tour start date.
- Deposits need to be made via Bank Transfer. All details will be sent to you once you have filled out the contact formula at the bottom of the page.
REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY
If a participant decides to cancel their reservation of this photography tour, they can do so at any time by communicating it as soon as possible to the official email address of the organiser at barakatphotography@outlook.com
- However, you should keep in mind that the cancellation by a participant would create management difficulties in bookings as well as the risk of not reaching the minimum number of participants for the trip (and consequently the need to search for a new person).
For this reason:
- The initial deposit of 1500CHF Swiss Francs is non-refundable and non-negotiable.
- If the cancellation request is submitted 90 days prior to the tour no additional cost will be charged.
- If the cancellation request is presented LESS than 90 days before departure, it will NOT be possible to receive a refund of the full booking amount.
- Unless the customer that desires to cancel his booking brings in another person who is willing to take their place by paying the total amount of the trip itself.
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