Ubari Lakes: A Hidden Gem in the Libyan Desert

Ubari Lakes: A Hidden Gem in the Libyan Desert

The Ubari lakes are fed by underground aquifers which nourish date palms and wetland grasses that grow along the shores. The Ubari lakes in the Libyan desert are a group of about 20 saline lakes located in the Fezzan region of southwestern Libya. They are the only permanent lakes in the Sahara Desert and happen to be a very popular…