Local favourite lake · Luapula Province, Zambia

Lake Katumba

Lake Katumba is a lake in Luapula Province, Zambia.

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Lake Katumba: 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 Katumba

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 Katumba — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -12.10990, 29.76612. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Lake Katumba

Ncheta Island · river spot · Luapula Province · ~68 km
Lake Kampolombo · lake · Luapula Province · ~68 km
Kalasa Mukoso Flats · sanctuary · Luapula Province · ~22 km
Kalasa Mukoso GMA · sanctuary · Luapula Province · ~30 km
Musaba Marsh · sanctuary · Luapula Province · ~48 km
Chibambo Lagoon · lake · Luapula Province · ~48 km
Lake Kangwena · lake · Luapula Province · ~53 km
Chisembe Lagoon · lake · Luapula Province · ~57 km
Lake Chali · lake · Luapula Province · ~59 km
Bukali Lagoon · lake · Luapula Province · ~68 km
Ndere · lake · Muchinga Province · ~68 km
Chona Island · river spot · Muchinga Province · ~69 km
Kafinda GMA · sanctuary · Central Province · ~71 km

See everything within a day’s drive of Lake Katumba

Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake Katumba

Lake Bangweulu · lake · Luapula Province · ~134 km · Must-see
Lake Kampolombo · lake · Luapula Province · ~68 km
Lake Sune · lake · Luapula Province · ~91 km
Lake Chinweshiba · lake · Luapula Province · ~96 km
Chibambo Lagoon · lake · Luapula Province · ~48 km
Lake Kangwena · lake · Luapula Province · ~53 km
Chisembe Lagoon · lake · Luapula Province · ~57 km
Lake Chali · lake · Luapula Province · ~59 km
Bukali Lagoon · lake · Luapula Province · ~68 km
Ndere · lake · Muchinga Province · ~68 km

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Frequently asked

Is Lake Katumba full? Are the gates open?

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

What is the best time to visit Lake Katumba?

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

What are the places to visit near Lake Katumba?

Nearby: Ncheta Island (river spot, 68 km), Lake Kampolombo (lake, 68 km), Kalasa Mukoso Flats (sanctuary, 22 km), Kalasa Mukoso GMA (sanctuary, 30 km), Musaba Marsh (sanctuary, 48 km), Chibambo Lagoon (lake, 48 km).