Lake Fitri- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Lake Fitri, located in central Chad about 300 km east of N'Djamena, is a shallow freshwater lake in the Sahel region and a designated Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. Covering approximately 50,000 hectares during typical years, the lake's size can triple during periods of heavy rainfall, fed primarily by the seasonal Batha River and surrounding runoff. It is a vital habitat for numerous bird species, including white-faced and fulvous whistling ducks, ferruginous ducks, and black crowned cranes, earning recognition as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. However, like Lake Chad, it has experienced significant size fluctuations due to droughts.