Lake Babati
| Lake Babati | |
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 Sunrise at Lake Babati | |
  Lake Babati Location within Tanzania | |
| Coordinates | 4°15′S 35°44′E / 4.250°S 35.733°E |
| Basin countries | Tanzania |
| Max. length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
Surface area | 21 km2 (8.1 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 5 m (16 ft) |
Lake Babati is a lake in Tanzania known for its population of hippos. Recent droughts have led to a drop in the number of sightings of hippos, causing concern for local hoteliers.[1] The lake has an area of 21 km2 (8.1 sq mi), spans 10 by 3 km (6.2 by 1.9 mi), and has a maximum depth of 5 m (16 ft).[2]
The lake is located near Babati town, in the Babati Urban District of Manyara Region.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Tourists favor farm resorts as safer and cheaper option – eTurboNews | Travel News & more".
- ↑ "Source book for the inland fishery resources of Africa Vol. 1". www.fao.org. Archived from the original on 19 July 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
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