Lake Chad

One of the best lakes to visit in Africa is Lake Chad. The freshwater lake is situated in West-central Africa's Sahelian region. It is located in the inner basin, which was once home to Mega Chad, a much larger ancient sea. According to historical records, the lake is one of the biggest in Africa. Both seasonally and annually, its surface area changes. The majority of Lake Chad is located in western Chad, close to Nigeria's northeastern border.

Over 90% of the lake's water comes from the Chari River and its tributary, the Logone, with the remaining 1% coming from the Yobe River in Nigeria/Niger. The deepest point of Lake Chad is only 30 feet deep, making it an extremely shallow lake. It still has the most surface area of any lake in northern Africa and shares borders with Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon.

The Sahara Desert encircles Lake Chad, providing a haven for a variety of creatures. It is well-liked by bird watchers, and the best time to go is from August to December when it rains a lot and the water level is at its greatest.

Location: Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger