Notable lake · North-West District, Botswana
Lake Ngami
Lake Ngami is a lake in North-West District, Botswana.
Lake Ngami: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Ngami
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Lake Ngami — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -20.44023, 22.81055. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lake Ngami
- Xudumela · fort · North-West District · ~67 km
- NG/38 · sanctuary · North-West District · ~13 km
- NG/9 · sanctuary · North-West District · ~31 km
- NG/39 · sanctuary · North-West District · ~58 km
- St John church · church · North-West District · ~60 km
- ZCC · church · North-West District · ~60 km
- NG/37 · sanctuary · North-West District · ~64 km
- Kgetsi Ya Tsie Farm · attraction · North-West District · ~65 km
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake Ngami
- Eagle Island · lake · North-West District · ~128 km
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Frequently asked
Is Lake Ngami full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Ngami yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lake Ngami?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Lake Ngami?
Nearby: Xudumela (fort, 67 km), NG/38 (sanctuary, 13 km), NG/9 (sanctuary, 31 km), NG/39 (sanctuary, 58 km), St John church (church, 60 km), ZCC (church, 60 km).
Is Lake Ngami worth visiting?
Lake Ngami is listed as a notable lake in Botswana on Spotwander.