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Local favourite lake · Togdheer, Somalia

Balli Samatar

Balli Samatar is a lake in Togdheer, Somalia.

Balli Samatar: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Balli Samatar

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Balli Samatar — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 9.19043, 45.39450. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Balli Samatar full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Balli Samatar yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Balli Samatar?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Balli Samatar?

    Nearby: Dul Madoba (viewpoint, 66 km), Qolqol ka Madoobe (viewpoint, 70 km), Balli Magan Biniin (sanctuary, 6 km), Cagbuur (lake, 17 km), Ceek (fort, 29 km), Berkad (lake, 36 km).