Trarza district, Mauritania

Places to visit near Tékane

Tékane is a town in Trarza district, Mauritania, home to about 22,041 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see place is Lake Guiers (97 km).

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Tékane at a glance

Location
Trarza district, Mauritania
Population
about 22,041
Coordinates
16.6017° N, 15.3487° W
Places within 50 km
39
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Tékane

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tékane

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tékane. The closest is Forêt Classée de Gani (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tékane

34 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tékane. The closest is Grande Mosquée de Gaé (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tékane

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tékane. The closest is Gao (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Tékane

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tékane. The closest is Baron Roger (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Tékane

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tékane. The closest is Galaïb Jimel (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tékane

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tékane. The closest is Mbegt Rama (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Tékane

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 253 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tékane
  2. 38 km Lake R'Kiz · lake, Trarza
  3. 63 km Réserve Animalière d’Amboura · nature spot, Saint-Louis Region
  4. 85 km Mosquée Niary · heritage site, Saint-Louis Region
  5. 14 km Site D'eau de Ndiaw · viewpoint, Saint-Louis Region
  6. 4 km Baron Roger · heritage site, Saint-Louis Region
  7. 49 km Back to Tékane

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tékane by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1634Forêt Classée de Gani (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1034Grande Mosquée de Gaé (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs513Gao (8 km)
    Other attractions210Gaé (13 km)
    Forts & heritage19Baron Roger (49 km)
    Beaches & coast27Galaïb Jimel (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Mbegt Rama (21 km)
    Parks02Arber (52 km)
    Churches01Paroisse Saint Joseph Ouvrier de Richard-Toll (51 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Nouk Pomo (89 km)

    Tékane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tékane?

    Gao (lake, about 8 km), Guidayo (lake, about 9 km), Forêt Classée de Gani (nature spot, about 12 km), Lake R'Kiz (lake, about 38 km), Gaé (attraction, about 13 km), Tîchilît el Khaïlé (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 other attractions, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Tékane?

    Forêt Classée de Gani, about 12 km by road; Tîchilît el Khaïlé (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tékane?

    Grande Mosquée de Gaé, about 14 km by road; Grande Mosquée Dagana (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tékane?

    Gao, about 8 km by road; Guidayo (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tékane?

    Start in Tékane, visit Lake R'Kiz, then Réserve Animalière d’Amboura, then Mosquée Niary, then Site D'eau de Ndiaw, then Baron Roger, and drive back — about 253 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tékane?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Tékane

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