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Local favourite lake · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Nkata

Nkata is a lake in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Nkata: 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 Nkata

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 Nkata — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -28.42728, 32.07372. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Nkata full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Nkata?

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

    What are the places to visit near Nkata?

    Nearby: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (sanctuary, 35 km), False Bay Park (sanctuary, 66 km), Lake St. Lucia (lake, 69 km), Lake Eteza (lake, 13 km), Nhlabane (lake, 36 km), Enseleni Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 38 km).