Ennedi-Ouest district, Chad

Places to visit near Fada

Fada is a town in Ennedi-Ouest district, Chad, home to about 23,786 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 137 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Guelta d’Archei (47 km) and Manda Guéli Cave (55 km).

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Fada, Chad
Fada, Ennedi-Ouest district, Chad. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fada at a glance

Location
Ennedi-Ouest district, Chad
Population
about 23,786
Coordinates
17.1853° N, 21.5811° E
Places within 50 km
150 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Fada

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fada: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Fada

  • Batabo · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~21 km
  • Boko · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~25 km
  • Bégéli · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~26 km
  • Bicha · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~26 km
  • Guelta d’Archei · attraction · Ennedi-Ouest · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Djoki · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~3 km
  • Hotroum · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~3 km
  • Ondoba · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~4 km
  • Darko · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~5 km
  • Gobouto · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~6 km
  • Navarde · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~7 km
  • Torobo · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~7 km

Things to see near Fada, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Fada

242 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fada. The closest is Djoki (3 km); the best-known is Bala (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bala · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~6 km
  • Chigila · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~7 km
  • Aweli · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~15 km
  • Bébour · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~17 km
  • Awayke · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~18 km
  • Batadjalé · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~18 km

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Forts & heritage near Fada

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fada. The closest is Landmines (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Fada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fada
  2. 17 km Bébour · viewpoint, Ennedi-Ouest
  3. 17 km Chigila · viewpoint, Ennedi-Ouest
  4. 7 km Bala · viewpoint, Ennedi-Ouest
  5. 11 km Aweli · viewpoint, Ennedi-Ouest
  6. 1 km Ohou · waterfall, Ennedi-Ouest
  7. 16 km Back to Fada

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From travellers near Fada

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How to reach Fada

    All places near Fada by distance

    Within 15 km of Fada

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Bayka · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~33 km
    • Balélé · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~34 km
    • Ouadi Elibo · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~35 km
    • Adiyayaron · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~36 km
    • Agusi · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~39 km
    • Arfalanga · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~40 km
    • Gweni-Fada Crater · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~40 km
    • Bideyat · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~41 km
    • Ouadi Ouni · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~16 km
    • Ouadi Goubo · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~16 km
    • Béchiké · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~42 km
    • Tébinara · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~17 km
    • Ouadi Eo Koma · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~17 km
    • Darko · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~17 km
    • Atéba · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~43 km
    • Batélé · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~43 km
    • Bogaro · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~43 km
    • Navar · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~18 km
    • Ouadi Kenebe · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~44 km
    • Bey Touchiné · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~44 km
    • Ouadi Saharam · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~19 km
    • Ouadi Eli · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~19 km
    • Gobé · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~19 km
    • Atélé · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~45 km
    • Fourou · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~20 km
    • Keymena · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~20 km
    • Landmines · fort · Ennedi-Ouest · ~20 km
    • Awayke Rocks · attraction · Ennedi-Ouest · ~21 km
    • Metal Smelting Site · attraction · Ennedi-Ouest · ~21 km
    • Gouronga · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~21 km
    • Ouadi Bohou · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~21 km
    • Gilikorou · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~21 km
    • Kourti Dous · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~21 km
    • Tamloga · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~22 km
    • Herté Kokoli · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~22 km
    • Eniména · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~22 km
    • Ouadi Tam Toungous · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~24 km
    • Doboro · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~24 km
    • Ouadi Keydi · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~24 km
    • Ouadi Enkerba · viewpoint · Ennedi-Ouest · ~25 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fada by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints137242Djoki (3 km)
    Other attractions1019Fada (1 km)
    Forts & heritage25Landmines (20 km)
    Waterfalls11Ohou (16 km)
    Caves01Manda Guéli Cave (55 km)

    Fada: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fada?

    Fada (attraction, about 1 km), Bala (viewpoint, about 6 km), Chigila (viewpoint, about 7 km), Aweli (viewpoint, about 15 km), Ohou (waterfall, about 16 km), Bébour (viewpoint, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fada?

    150 places on Spotwander: 137 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 other attractions, 2 forts & heritage, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fada?

    Djoki, about 3 km by road; Hotroum (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fada?

    Landmines, about 20 km by road; Deli (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fada?

    Start in Fada, visit Bébour, then Chigila, then Bala, then Aweli, then Ohou, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fada?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Fada

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fada’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Fada on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.