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Local favourite lake · Mopti, Mali

Orjou

Orjou is a lake in Mopti, Mali.

Orjou: 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 Orjou

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 Orjou — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 14.63610, -4.94698. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Orjou full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Orjou?

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

    What are the places to visit near Orjou?

    Nearby: Dia Shoma (fort, 39 km), Bouari (lake, 5 km), Gabi (lake, 7 km), Kounaguel (lake, 10 km), Teala (lake, 12 km), Sayné Vindou (lake, 12 km).