Lake Ossa

Lake Ossa is one of the most beautiful lakes in Cameroon, with a surface area of about 4,000 ha. It is about 12 km west of the city of Edea and roughly 50 km inland from the Gulf of Guinea. The lake's morphology is quite intricate and can be separated into four main sections. During the wet season, the tiny lake's maximum width is 7 km, and its maximum depth is 7 m. A 3 km long meandering canal connects the lake to the River Sanaga, which is the longest and longest river in the nation. The lake's water quality and level are governed by the river flow rate.

Location and season have an impact on the lake's perceived color and Secchi depth. During the rainy season, the Sanaga River's influence causes the water in the southeast to be opaque and have a dark, muddy color. Water in the north and west is more visible thanks to its dark apparent color, which is brought on by its muddy, black bottom.

Many wildlife species, including manatees, freshwater turtles, crocodiles, monitor lizards, snakes, and other aquatic bird species, call Lake Ossa home. The lake's most famous species, the African manatee, mostly feeds on macrophyte beds. The lake's water level has a significant impact on the presence of macrophytes.

Location: Littoral