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Notable lake · Tibesti, Chad

Guelta

Guelta قلتة

Guelta is a lake in Tibesti, Chad.

Guelta: 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 Guelta

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 Guelta — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 19.49657, 18.41691. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Guelta

    • Guelta · lake · Tibesti · ~31 km
    • 4 dots · fort · Tibesti · ~32 km
    • Guelta · lake · Tibesti · ~36 km
    • Adaï Kiriminga · viewpoint · Tibesti · ~50 km
    • Emi Koussi · viewpoint · Tibesti · ~50 km
    • Gouarten · viewpoint · Tibesti · ~10 km
    • Guehessen · viewpoint · Tibesti · ~12 km
    • Tigi · viewpoint · Tibesti · ~15 km
    • Tarsodo · viewpoint · Tibesti · ~25 km
    • Koubou Dougouli · viewpoint · Tibesti · ~29 km
    • Tigui column · viewpoint · Tibesti · ~29 km
    • Kezendi · viewpoint · Tibesti · ~31 km
    • Hot Spring · attraction · Tibesti · ~36 km
    • Ido-Ido · viewpoint · Tibesti · ~36 km
    • Yi Erra · attraction · Tibesti · ~38 km
    • Fada · viewpoint · Tibesti · ~38 km
    • Karaue · attraction · Tibesti · ~44 km
    • Taitaï · viewpoint · Tibesti · ~47 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Guelta

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Guelta

    • Guelta · lake · Tibesti · ~31 km
    • Guelta · lake · Tibesti · ~36 km
    • Guelta · lake · Tibesti · ~89 km
    • Guelta · lake · Tibesti · ~95 km
    • Guelta · lake · Tibesti · ~115 km
    • Guelta · lake · Tibesti · ~141 km

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Chad

    Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    Is Guelta full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Guelta?

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

    What are the places to visit near Guelta?

    Nearby: Guelta (lake, 31 km), 4 dots (fort, 32 km), Guelta (lake, 36 km), Adaï Kiriminga (viewpoint, 50 km), Emi Koussi (viewpoint, 50 km), Gouarten (viewpoint, 10 km).

    Is Guelta worth visiting?

    Guelta is listed as a notable lake in Chad on Spotwander.