Lake Kariba Safari Holiday -Zimbabwe

Lake Kariba is one of Africa’s best kept secrets. A Mecca for Holiday makers

Guide to activities, fishing, houseboat rentals and lodgings along the shoreline

When to go

All year round, but it gets very hot from September to February. This doesn't stop the houseboats and Kariba accommodation being fully booked over Xmas and New Year holiday period

Ideal times are April to August when the weather is perfect, unless you wish to tiger fish or game view, then September / October is best

At a Glance - Accommodation Options for Lake Kariba

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Lake Kariba - Zimbabwe

Situated on the Zambezi River, lake Kariba is a freshwater paradise stretching back from the dam wall for 290km and reaching 42km at its widest point.

Kariba covers 6000sq Kms with an average depth of 18 metres.

Lake Kariba's waters are studded with islands and fringed by mountains and forests and is a sight not easily forgotten

Supports a large African wild animal population on its shoreline along with spectacular bird life & sunsets.

Kariba is a holiday mecca with a profusion of easily seen game and without the crowds

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Caribbea Bay.

Hotel resort in Kariba Town on the shores of the lake with a casino.

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Charara: 4 x seperate Complexes

38 kms from Kariba - Four holiday complexes (timeshare) for relaxing, fishing and just chilling out in a game park with the lake as a backdrop.

From luxury to fishing accommodation.

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Safari Lodges at Matusadona Park

Only a short speedboat trip from Kariba with secure parking at the harbour.

Game drives and cruises, fishing, boating, swimming are just some of the fun things to do.

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Houseboats

A houseboat trip includes accommodation, game viewing, speed boat rides and fishing all in one.

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Binga

Binga on the other side of Lake Kariba also offers a variety of self-catering options.

Hotels

Caribbea Bay

 

Self-Catering Lodges

Charara 27 kms from Kariba

 

Safari Lodges -Full Board

Safari Lodges at Matusadona Park

 

Houseboat Holiday

Houseboats | Cabin Cruisers


Western side of Kariba

Binga lodges & houseboats


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Lodges | Lake Kariba | Matusadona


Getting There

Flights & Road Transfers



Activities

What to See and Do - Lake Kariba

Kariba Travel Tips & Info - Doc

Lake Kariba - Legends of the Deep
The Story of Nyaminyami

 

Getting There:

 

By Road

« Kariba is four and half hours by tarred road (365km) from Harare

« Lusaka airport in Zambia is a 2.5 hr drive on a tarred road

« A tarred road from Kariba via Zambia to Livingstone is about an 8 hour journey

« The Kariba Car Ferry, which sails the length of Kariba, from Victoria Falls via Mlibizi

Kariba Annual Events

Marathon Weeekend
21km Kariba Half Marathon. Held on August Holiday Weekend. A 10km Fun Run is run at the same time

Lower Zambezi
Kariba
« Houseboats
Matusadona
Binga
« Houseboats
Mana Pools
Chizarira
Fishing Safaris
Canoe Tips

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