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Must-see lake · Haut-Lomami, DR Congo

Lake Upemba

Lake Upemba is a lake in Haut-Lomami, DR Congo.

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Lake Upemba: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Lake Upemba

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

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Lake Upemba — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -8.60000, 26.44000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Upemba full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Upemba yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Upemba?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Upemba?

    Nearby: Lac Kayumba (lake, 17 km), Lac Tukanga (lake, 37 km), Kisale (lake, 49 km), Colline Pumba (viewpoint, 61 km), Upemba National Park (sanctuary, 70 km), Lac Kamulondo (lake, 19 km).

    Is Lake Upemba worth visiting?

    Lake Upemba is listed as a must-see lake in DR Congo on Spotwander.