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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: 20.82164, 16.24185. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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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: Toussidé (viewpoint, 43 km), Tibesti Soda Lake (lake, 47 km), Trou au Natron (viewpoint, 47 km), Ehi Timi (viewpoint, 64 km), Ancien Fort de Zouar (fort, 63 km), Tarso Toh (viewpoint, 72 km).

    Is Guelta worth visiting?

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