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Notable lake · Tibesti, Chad

Guelta

Guelta قلتة

Guelta is a lake in Tibesti, Chad.

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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: 21.64409, 17.50837. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Guelta

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Guelta

    • Guelta · lake · Tibesti · ~32 km
    • Guelta · lake · Tibesti · ~137 km

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    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: Zodoy (viewpoint, 11 km), Enneri Youssou إنيري يوسو (viewpoint, 22 km), Aouzou (attraction, 26 km), Guelta (lake, 32 km), Foda (attraction, 5 km), Zoroa (viewpoint, 10 km).

    Is Guelta worth visiting?

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