Lake Kariba Travel Guide: Top Sights in Zimbabwe, Tours & Travel

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Lake Kariba- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Zimbabwe; 8 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 5 hours

Lake Kariba stands as a monumental achievement in human engineering, holding the title of the world's largest artificial lake and reservoir by volume. This colossal body of water, created by damming the Zambezi River in the Kariba Gorge, straddles the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Spanning over 223 kilometers in length and reaching widths of up to 40 kilometers, Lake Kariba's impressive dimensions and depth, peaking at 97 meters, are a marvel of modern engineering. Beyond its physical attributes, the lake is a nucleus of ecological diversity, fostering a vibrant aquatic ecosystem that supports species such as the kapenta fish, Nile crocodiles, and hippopotami. The surrounding areas, including Matusadona National Park on its southern shores, serve as sanctuaries to a wide array of wildlife, from elephants and lions to cheetahs and leopards, making it a compelling destination for those interested in both natural wonders and wildlife.

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Reviews of Lake Kariba

wenga maodzwa

5
Reviewed: 2024-11-11

A very fascinating man made lake with a hype of activities from wild Bream fishing, boat cruising, para sailing and many more. Its worthy budgeting for your holiday
Austin Green

5
Reviewed: 2024-10-24

One of my favourite places in the world.
Stephanie Delport

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-30

Amazing beautiful place. Travelled five hours from harbour across the lake to conservancy on a house boat. Scenery ,exquisite mountain ranges, game abundant and OK fishing but it was wrong time to fish.
Stephanie Delport

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-30

Amazing beautiful place. Travelled five hours from harbour across the lake to conservancy on a house boat. Scenery ,exquisite mountain ranges, game abundant and OK fishing but it was wrong time to fish.
Wellington Chamunorwa Muzondo

5
Reviewed: 2023-10-25

Greatest man made lake in the world. A human achievement of huge proportions! The dam wall is a site to behold!
keshi Ethel Mulenga

5
Reviewed: 2023-10-14

Lovely, serene, Man-made lake. Watch the fishermen on canoes and kapenta (native small fish about 2 inches long when fully grown) rigs fish as the sun sets on a beautiful background. From afar one can see the dam wall built for electricity power generation that provides electricity to a number of Southern African countries.
keshi Ethel Mulenga

5
Reviewed: 2023-10-14

Lovely, serene, Man-made lake. Watch the fishermen on canoes and kapenta (native small fish about 2 inches long when fully grown) rigs fish as the sun sets on a beautiful background. From afar one can see the dam wall built for electricity power generation that provides electricity to a number of Southern African countries.
Shepherd Goredema

5
Reviewed: 2023-07-19

Thus the only place I wish I could stay forever..Its beautiful.i really love nature so the place is my priority.