The Top 9 Lakes in Tunisia
Looking to visit the best lakes in Tunisia? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Tunisia’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 26, 2025
Oasis with Spring-Fed Pool
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A swim in the lake always provides a refreshing cooling down. .... Clear desert nights - completely without light pollution - are definitely something you should experience at least once.
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Chott el Jerid (salt lake) Tunisia
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The Chott el Jerid is a salt lake in Tunisia located in the south-west of the country, in a depression between the oases of Tozeur and Nefta on one side …
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Sebkha Sidi El Hani Salt Lake
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Sebkha Sidi El Hani is a salt lake 25 kilometers southwest of the city of Sousse and 25 kilometers southeast of Kairouan. The north side is completely tourist-free. There are …
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Degache to Souk Lahad Road Along Chott el Jerid
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Mostly good asphalt, some parts even new and really smooth. Very good TT course. Very good mental training when it's windy, it's always straight ahead, you can see to the …
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Ksar Ghilane Oasis
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Beautiful oasis with a natural hot pools to swim in, cafes, restaurants and lots of activities to do.
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Chott el Gharsa
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It is a sediment basin with a salt lake in southwestern Tunisia in the Governorate of Tozeur. Inside there is a depression that has the lowest point in the northern area at 17 meters below sea level.
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Gravel Path Through Ichkeul National Park Wetlands
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Perfect smooth gravel track through a swamp with astonishing view on lake and mount Ichkeul. One can see various animals (birds, ochs, sheeps...) on the way.
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Bouhertma Dam Camping Area
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Camping place at the Bouhertma Dam in a beautiful little forest. Clean toilets available but no showers. The breakfast for 10 dinars is good to start the day. The personnel is very nice.
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View of Lake Ichkeul
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This beautiful park is really worth a day hike. Stick to the path marked on the komoot map and you'll easily find your way. Definitely dip your feet into the …
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