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Local favourite lake · Luapula Province, Zambia

Lake Chunga

Lake Chunga is a lake in Luapula Province, Zambia.

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Lake Chunga: 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 Chunga

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 Chunga — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -11.11667, 29.61667. 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 Chunga full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Chunga?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Chunga?

    Nearby: Lake Bangweulu (lake, 25 km), Lake Kafumbo (lake, 12 km), Lake Nsakalala (lake, 22 km), Chishi Island (river spot, 33 km), Lake Chinweshiba (lake, 47 km), Lake Sune (lake, 49 km).