Lake Babati

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]

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
Basin countriesTanzania

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

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