Leo, let's discuss the natural beauty of Chad and Sudan. I envision vast deserts and perhaps hidden oases. Am I close?
You're partially correct. Deserts are prominent, but there's much more than sand dunes.
What are the must-see landscapes? I'm adding them to my travel itinerary.
In Chad, the Sahara Desert dominates the north. The Tibesti Mountains, featuring the Emi Koussi volcano, are the Sahara's highest point.
A volcano! What about Sudan?
Sudan boasts the Nile River, flowing north. There's desert in the north, like the Nubian Desert, and fertile plains centrally.
Fertile plains and the Nile... Any dramatic rock formations or waterfalls?
Chad has the Ounianga Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage site—saltwater lakes in the Sahara. Sudan has the Bayuda Desert with volcanic formations and ancient sites.
Ancient sites in a desert! Are there forests?
Chad has savanna and woodland areas in the south, but not rainforests. Sudan has wetlands and swamps in the Sudd region, a haven for wildlife.
Swamps and wetlands... What about coastlines? Beaches?
Sudan has a Red Sea coastline with coral reefs. Chad is landlocked, with Lake Chad shrinking.
So, Sudan wins the coastline category. Overall, which country has more "wow" factor?
Chad offers dramatic Sahara and volcanic mountains. Sudan presents the Nile and Red Sea coast—more diverse. It depends on preference.
I need to see both! A road trip? This could be our next series.
A Sahara road trip? Sounds like a comedic disaster, but I'm in!