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Local favourite lake · Sennar State, Sudan

Umm Raya

Umm Raya is a lake in Sennar State, Sudan.

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Umm Raya: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Umm Raya

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Umm Raya — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 13.35000, 33.40000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Umm Raya full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Umm Raya yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Umm Raya?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Umm Raya?

    Nearby: Jebel Moya (fort, 23 km), Jabal Dud (viewpoint, 35 km), Sennar Dam (lake, 42 km), Jabal Aj Jafra (viewpoint, 59 km), Jabal Aj Jafra Abu Hula (viewpoint, 59 km), Jabal Aj Jafra al Fuwarin (viewpoint, 62 km).