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Local favourite lake · Luapula Province, Zambia

Chofwe Lagoon

Chofwe Lagoon is a lake in Luapula Province, Zambia.

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Chofwe Lagoon: 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 Chofwe Lagoon

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 Chofwe Lagoon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -10.79473, 29.57854. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Chofwe Lagoon full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Chofwe Lagoon?

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

    What are the places to visit near Chofwe Lagoon?

    Nearby: Lake Bangweulu (lake, 57 km), Katilye Lagoon (lake, 12 km), Lake Nsakalala (lake, 31 km), Lake Kafumbo (lake, 35 km), Chishi Island (river spot, 56 km), Changa Lagoon (lake, 7 km).