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Local favourite lake · South Darfur, Sudan

Umm Balula

Umm Balula is a lake in South Darfur, Sudan.

Umm Balula: 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 Balula

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 Balula — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 11.06667, 25.01667. 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 Balula full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Umm Balula?

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

    What are the places to visit near Umm Balula?

    Nearby: Lake Kundi (lake, 58 km), Bulli (attraction, 22 km), Wadi Girgish (viewpoint, 29 km), Dulayb (attraction, 31 km), Labīd (lake, 35 km), مسجد الجوغانة العتيق (dargah, 39 km).