Lake Babati

Lake Babati
Lake with wooden canoe in foreground, mountain in distance.
Sunrise at Lake Babati
Located in Northern Tanzania.
Located in Northern Tanzania.
Lake Babati
Coordinates4°15′S 35°44′E / 4.250°S 35.733°E / -4.250; 35.733
Basin countriesTanzania

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 is located near Babati town, in the Babati Urban District of Manyara Region.

References

  1. ^ "Tourists favor farm resorts as safer and cheaper option – eTurboNews | Travel News & more".


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