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Ngena

Ngena is a lake in Western Province, Zambia.

Ngena: 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 Ngena

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 Ngena — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -14.76667, 22.91667. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ngena

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    • Kayola · lake · Western Province · ~40 km
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    • Simbuyu Lake · lake · Western Province · ~49 km
    • Lifua · lake · Western Province · ~51 km
    • Njodilo · lake · Western Province · ~52 km
    • Wamuma · lake · Western Province · ~53 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ngena full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Ngena?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ngena?

    Nearby: Liuwa Plain National Park (sanctuary, 53 km), Miyanda Pools (viewpoint, 59 km), Luena Flats (sanctuary, 69 km), Muzizila (lake, 13 km), Namokwana Island (river spot, 14 km), Namisuma Island (river spot, 15 km).