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Must-see lake · Ennedi-Ouest, Chad

Lake Yoa

Lake Yoa is a lake in Ennedi-Ouest, Chad.

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Lake Yoa: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Yoa

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Lake Yoa — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 19.05948, 20.50623. 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 Yoa full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Yoa yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Yoa?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Yoa?

    Nearby: Lakes of Ounianga (lake, 28 km), Lake Katam (lake, 6 km), Lake Mioji (lake, 8 km), Lake Hordone (lake, 8 km), Arka (viewpoint, 28 km), Lake Ardjou (lake, 47 km).

    Is Lake Yoa worth visiting?

    Lake Yoa is listed as a must-see lake in Chad on Spotwander.