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Kariba: Where Old-World History Meets the Exotic

Lake Kariba is like an inland sea in a landlocked country. It was created by damming the mighty Zambezi River. Nyaminyami, the River God, was most displeased at the harnessing of his powers. Legend has it that Nyaminyami was responsible for the devastating once-in-a-thousand-year flood in 1958, during the building of the massive Kariba dam.

Today, the new ecosystem provides life in many forms and gives villagers and their livestock constant access to water. Stunning sunsets are a distinct feature of Kariba, as are the bleached skeletal trunks and bare branches of dead trees that were flooded by the damn nearly 45 years ago. These trees make excellent perches for fish eagles, cormorants, and other water birds.

Matusadona National Park lies along the southern shores of Lake Kariba and is bounded in the west by the Umi River and in the east by the dramatic Sanyati Gorge. Game-viewing opportunities are abundant, and visitors have the opportunity to take game drives, walking safaris, and boat and canoe excursions, all of which make Lake Kariba an excellent location to enjoy a Zimbabwe safari tour.

Allow Lake Kariba’s charm to wash over you as you take in the excitement of our safaris and the splendor of the land.

Call us today at (877) 845-4802 to learn more about our honeymoon safaris or Zimbabwe family safaris.