2024

DEM LAKE

Natural site to discover

Approximately twenty kilometers from the city (through a fair path, possible with a city car), the Lake of Dem is formed by a wide water restraint on the river, which arouse the region and brings the population of the 14 surrounding villages. This beautiful lake is surrounded by numerous gardens and a vegetation that tramples with the drought of the region. Several dozen species of birds, including pines, accompany the herds of zébus that come here to relax during the day. This site is unfortunately a victim of its success, and is threatened by the enslavement of human activities: so it lost 40% of these capabilities. The water agency is trying to change mentalities, but some bad practices have hard skin! It is possible to walk on the lake and access it in a canoe (check with your hotel).

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