Lake Guinas
A clear, deep sinkhole lake on private farmland near Tsumeb, reached by a 30 m vertical drop. Dived only on arranged expeditions.
Lake Guinas sits about 30 m below ground behind sheer walls; on a 2008 expedition divers and equipment were moved in and out with a winch. The narrow surface pool opens below into a wide hourglass-shaped basin that reaches about 133 m.
The lake is on private land, and visits depend on the landowner's permission. There have been drownings here, and police have described the underwater topography as difficult for searches.
L'environnement
Clear, warm fresh water (about 26 C in 2008), with living stromatolites and drowned stalactites reported, and the endemic Guinas tilapia.
Conditions
Temperature from a 2008 expedition; no recent measurements found.
Fourchettes indicatives issues de sources publiées, pas les conditions actuelles.
Pour s'orienter, pas pour naviguer. Les points creux sont approximatifs.
Chaque information de cette page, avec sa source (5)
| Information | Statut | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The water surface is about 30 m below ground behind vertical walls; a winch was used for divers in 2008. | Signalé | [1] |
| 133 m (2019 SUNFISH survey). | Signalé | [2] [3] |
| About 26 C (2008). | Peut être obsolète | [1] |
| Private land; visits only with the landowner's permission. | Signalé | [4] [5] |
| Area-level only; private land. | Signalé | [5] [6] |
Vérifié : indiqué par une source officielle ou primaire que nous avons consultée. Signalé : issu d'une source secondaire uniquement. Sources contradictoires : la note présente les deux versions. Peut être obsolète : la source la plus récente que nous avons trouvée est ancienne.
Rédigé dans nos propres mots à partir des sources ci-dessus. Signaler une correction