Lake Chamo

FreshwaterEthiopia
CountryEthiopia
Area350 km2
Max Depth14 m
TypeFreshwater

About Lake Chamo

Enormous Nile crocodiles up to 6 m long. Hippos common. Nechisar National Park nearby.

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