Local favourite lake · Northern Province, Zambia

Ngansa

Ngansa is a lake in Northern Province, Zambia.

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Ngansa: 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 Ngansa

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 Ngansa — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -11.28333, 30.20000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Ngansa

Isangano National Park · sanctuary · Northern Province · ~55 km · Must-see
Lake Bangweulu · lake · Luapula Province · ~58 km · Must-see
Chisale Island · river spot · Northern Province · ~32 km
Mbeshi Island · river spot · Northern Province · ~36 km
Bangweulu Wetlands · sanctuary · Luapula Province · ~38 km
Bangweulu Swamps · sanctuary · Luapula Province · ~38 km
Matongo Island · river spot · Luapula Province · ~43 km
Chishi Island · river spot · Luapula Province · ~54 km
Ncheta Island · river spot · Luapula Province · ~62 km
Chafye Island · river spot · Luapula Province · ~65 km
Nsumbu Island · river spot · Northern Province · ~17 km
Kasansa Island · river spot · Northern Province · ~21 km
Chichile Island · river spot · Northern Province · ~26 km
Pook Lagoon · lake · Luapula Province · ~27 km
Kawena Point · attraction · Northern Province · ~28 km
Chilubi Island · river spot · Northern Province · ~33 km
Nasalushi Island · river spot · Luapula Province · ~38 km
Minswa Island · river spot · Northern Province · ~40 km

See everything within a day’s drive of Ngansa

Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ngansa

Lake Bangweulu · lake · Luapula Province · ~58 km · Must-see
Lake Nsakalala · lake · Luapula Province · ~80 km
Lake Sune · lake · Luapula Province · ~80 km
Lake Kampolombo · lake · Luapula Province · ~83 km
Lake Kafumbo · lake · Luapula Province · ~83 km
Lake Chinweshiba · lake · Luapula Province · ~92 km
Katilye Lagoon · lake · Luapula Province · ~109 km
Pook Lagoon · lake · Luapula Province · ~27 km
Lake Walilupe · lake · Luapula Province · ~45 km
Lake Kabulye · lake · Luapula Province · ~47 km

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Zambia

Frequently asked

Is Ngansa full? Are the gates open?

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

What is the best time to visit Ngansa?

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

What are the places to visit near Ngansa?

Nearby: Isangano National Park (sanctuary, 55 km), Lake Bangweulu (lake, 58 km), Chisale Island (river spot, 32 km), Mbeshi Island (river spot, 36 km), Bangweulu Wetlands (sanctuary, 38 km), Bangweulu Swamps (sanctuary, 38 km).