Notable lake · Nampula Province, Mozambique

Nacala Dam

Barragem de Nacala

Nacala Dam is a lake in Nampula Province, Mozambique.

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Nacala 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 Nacala 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 Nacala Dam — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -14.72232, 40.53192. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Nacala Dam

Chocas Mar · beach · ~41 km · Must-see
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Baluarte · church · Nampula Province · ~51 km · Must-see
Igreja Santo António · church · Nampula Province · ~52 km · Must-see
Serra da Mesa · viewpoint · Nampula Province · ~17 km
Baía Bengo · beach · ~29 km
Ponta Maiaia · beach · Nampula Province · ~31 km
Condominio Privado · beach · Nampula Province · ~32 km
Igreja catolica Nossa Senhora da boa Viagem · church · Nampula Province · ~32 km
Coronel Cunha · fort · Nampula Province · ~32 km
Predios CFM · beach · Nampula Province · ~32 km
Terreno Vazio · beach · Nampula Province · ~32 km
Negema · fort · Nampula Province · ~34 km
Baía de Muananculo · beach · ~35 km
Baía da Condúncia · beach · ~36 km
Ponta Chicoma · beach · Nampula Province · ~37 km
Baía de Namalala · beach · ~37 km
Fernão Veloso · fort · ~40 km
Crusse · fort · Nampula Province · ~41 km

See everything within a day’s drive of Nacala Dam

Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nacala Dam

Lago Ripia · lake · ~77 km
Lagoa Ondie · lake · Nampula Province · ~78 km
Lago Prequexo · lake · Nampula Province · ~85 km
Migica dam · lake · Nampula Province · ~85 km
Lago Xipalane · lake · ~117 km
Lagoa Camaculi · lake · Nampula Province · ~33 km
Lago Ambiti · lake · ~37 km
Lago Naipa · lake · ~44 km
Lago Pepe · lake · Nampula Province · ~45 km
Lago Nipocorra · lake · Nampula Province · ~51 km

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Mozambique

Frequently asked

Is Nacala Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

What is the best time to visit Nacala Dam?

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

What are the places to visit near Nacala Dam?

Nearby: Chocas Mar (beach, 41 km), Capela de Nossa Senhora do Baluarte (church, 51 km), Igreja Santo António (church, 52 km), Serra da Mesa (viewpoint, 17 km), Baía Bengo (beach, 29 km), Ponta Maiaia (beach, 31 km).

Is Nacala Dam worth visiting?

Nacala Dam is listed as a notable lake in Mozambique on Spotwander.