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Notable lake · Manyara Region, Tanzania

Lake Nar

Lake Nar is a lake in Manyara Region, Tanzania.

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Lake Nar: 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 Nar

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 Nar — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -4.18391, 35.38264. 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 Nar full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Nar yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Nar?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Nar?

    Nearby: Luxmanda archaeological site (fort, 14 km), Mt Hanang (viewpoint, 35 km), Lake Babati (lake, 49 km), Yaeda Valley (viewpoint, 59 km), Mt Kwaraha (viewpoint, 60 km), Gagara Hill (viewpoint, 5 km).

    Is Lake Nar worth visiting?

    Lake Nar is listed as a notable lake in Tanzania on Spotwander.