Lake Babati

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Lake Babati
Morning sun, Lake Babati.jpg
Sunrise at Lake Babati
Lake Babati is located in Tanzania
Lake Babati
Lake Babati
Coordinates4°15′S 35°44′E / 4.250°S 35.733°E / -4.250; 35.733Coordinates: 4°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][2]

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

References[]

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2009-12-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Tourists favor farm resorts as safer and cheaper option – eTurboNews | Travel News & more".


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