Lake Kariba stretches 220 kilometres along the Zimbabwe-Zambia border, formed by the damming of the Zambezi River in 1958. The lake is a popular destination for houseboat holidays, game fishing, and water sports, surrounded by remote wilderness.
The lake’s most iconic features are the skeletal remains of drowned trees that rise from the water, creating a hauntingly beautiful landscape especially at sunset. Tiger fishing is world-class here, with specimens regularly exceeding 10 kg.
The lake shores support populations of elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos. Matusadona National Park on the southern shore offers game viewing combined with lake activities. The small resort town of Kariba provides a relaxed base with views across the vast expanse of water.