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Notable lake · Omusati, Namibia

Olushandja Dam

Olushandja Dam is a lake in Omusati, Namibia.

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Olushandja Dam: 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 Olushandja Dam

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 Olushandja Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -17.43007, 14.64681. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Olushandja Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Olushandja Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Olushandja Dam?

    Nearby: Ruacana Falls (waterfall, 57 km), Calueque Dam (lake, 26 km), Outapi War Museum (museum, 45 km), Ruacana Dam Lake (lake, 47 km), Omugulugwombashe (fort, 48 km), Ruacana Dam (lake, 57 km).

    Is Olushandja Dam worth visiting?

    Olushandja Dam is listed as a notable lake in Namibia on Spotwander.