Lake Dogodogo- Travel Tips

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Lake Dogodogo, located in Cibitoke Province in north-western Burundi at about 900 m elevation, emerged unexpectedly when groundwater surged up during a latrine excavation and gradually inundated fields and dwellings—an origin tied to the lake's name, which is thought to derive from a Congolese expression meaning "little by little". This modest waterbody hosts local fish species such as tilapia and serpent-shaped umurandira, and supports artisanal fishing that serves nearby communities, offering both sustenance and livelihood—even as pressures from agriculture and moderate pollution prompt growing concerns over water quality and biodiversity.