Local favourite lake · Al Khartum State, Sudan

Ash Shaqq

Ash Shaqq is a lake in Al Khartum State, Sudan.

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Ash Shaqq: 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 Ash Shaqq

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 Ash Shaqq — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 15.88333, 33.20000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Ash Shaqq

Nagaa · fort · River Nile State · ~55 km · Must-see
Jabal Ad Darorba · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~9 km
Dahar al Wesham · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~12 km
Gal`at Umm Sarha · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~13 km
Gal`at al Kenelsat · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~13 km
Gala` Wad Al Mahi · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~14 km
Ed Wad al Kaqam · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~14 km
Haq al Ab · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~17 km
Dahar al Badiaweia · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~18 km
Ed al Kaheila · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~19 km
Ed Umm Jarad · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~19 km
Ed Abu Otay · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~20 km
Ed ash Sheqeiq · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~20 km
Ed Umm Salam · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~21 km
Ed Umm al Oul · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~23 km
Farish Tayalla · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~23 km
Gal`at Umm Ba` Sheim · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~23 km
Ed an Ne Ama Umm Sarha · viewpoint · Al Khartum State · ~23 km

See everything within a day’s drive of Ash Shaqq

Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ash Shaqq

Tamra · lake · Al Jazirah · ~89 km
Jebel Aulia Dam · lake · Al Khartum State · ~131 km
Khamash · lake · Al Khartum State · ~11 km
Umm Rukūbah · lake · Al Khartum State · ~26 km
Kambelowi · lake · Al Khartum State · ~29 km
Abū Haraf · lake · Al Khartum State · ~35 km
Al Haf · lake · Al Khartum State · ~35 km
‘Uqayl · lake · Al Khartum State · ~40 km
Ad Dubasi · lake · Al Khartum State · ~41 km
El Qalit · lake · Al Khartum State · ~42 km

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Frequently asked

Is Ash Shaqq full? Are the gates open?

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

What is the best time to visit Ash Shaqq?

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

What are the places to visit near Ash Shaqq?

Nearby: Nagaa (fort, 55 km), Jabal Ad Darorba (viewpoint, 9 km), Dahar al Wesham (viewpoint, 12 km), Gal`at Umm Sarha (viewpoint, 13 km), Gal`at al Kenelsat (viewpoint, 13 km), Gala` Wad Al Mahi (viewpoint, 14 km).