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Local favourite lake · Luapula Province, Zambia

Chisembe Lagoon

Chisembe Lagoon is a lake in Luapula Province, Zambia.

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Chisembe 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 Chisembe 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 Chisembe Lagoon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -11.70675, 29.83479. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Chisembe Lagoon full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Chisembe Lagoon?

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

    What are the places to visit near Chisembe Lagoon?

    Nearby: Lake Kampolombo (lake, 22 km), Ncheta Island (river spot, 30 km), Bangweulu Swamps (sanctuary, 41 km), Lake Sune (lake, 42 km), Bangweulu Wetlands (sanctuary, 47 km), Chafye Island (river spot, 52 km).