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Local favourite lake · Sokoto State, Nigeria

Lake Tarike

Lake Tarike is a lake in Sokoto State, Nigeria.

Lake Tarike: 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 Lake Tarike

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 Lake Tarike — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 13.57017, 5.26138. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Tarike full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Tarike?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Tarike?

    Nearby: Sultan Abdurrahman College of Health Technology (attraction, 30 km), Sansani Valley (sanctuary, 11 km), Maimasu Valley (sanctuary, 14 km), Jabba Hills (viewpoint, 19 km), Isa Mai Kware Mosque Sokoto (dargah, 20 km), Tozai Hill (viewpoint, 21 km).