Zimbabwe

Lake Kariba

Lake Kariba is the world's largest artificial lake and reservoir by volume and the fourth largest by surface area. It is located on the Zambezi River, about halfway between the river's source and mouth, about 1300 kilometers upstream from the Indian Ocean, and lies along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Lake Kariba was filled between 1958 and 1963 following the completion of the Kariba Dam at its northeastern end, flooding the Kariba Gorge on the Zambezi River. A number of fish species have been introduced to the lake, notably the sardine-like kapenta (transported from Lake Tanganyika), which now supports a thriving commercial fishery. Other inhabitants of Lake Kariba include Nile crocodiles and hippopotamus.

Gamefish, particularly Tigerfish, which was among the indigenous species of the Zambezi river system, now thrive on the kapenta, which in turn encourage tourism. Both Zambia and Zimbabwe are now attempting to develop the tourism industry along their respective coasts of Lake Kariba. Matusadona National Park is a game reserve park in northern Zimbabwe, from the Lake Kariba inland to the hinterland. Matusadona boasts a unique combination of pristine and rugged wilderness, together with the water frontage of Lake Kariba. It is one of the last remaining sanctuaries of the endangered Black Rhinoceros. It is commonly recognized as having the second largest concentration of wild lions in Africa after Ngorongoro Crater. Its relatively poor accessibility by road and extremely harsh internal network of roads keep the crowds and traffic low - it is accessible by boat from Kariba and from the Bumi Hills airstrip.

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Bumi Hills Safari Lodge
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge is situated on top of a hill approximately 55km south west of Kariba town. With the Zambezi escarpment as its backdrop, the well-known Bumi Hills Safari Lodge overlooks the foreshore below and the vastness of Lake Kariba. Bumi Hills Safari Lodge offers 10 Premium and 10 Standard rooms and so many aweinspiring experiences in an authentic African eco-wilderness.		US$345 - US$572
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Musango Camp
Situated just off the shoreline of the Matusadona National Park, on its own island on Lake Kariba, Musango Safari Camp is an exclusive 16 bed, owner-run camp. Just a short flight away from Victoria Falls, Musango offers an abundance of both wildlife and bird life, with the largest selection of activities available anywhere, or the option to simply relax.		US$300 - US$300
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Rhino Safari Camp
Rhino Safari Camp is a small lodge run by owner, Jenny Nobes, whose gracious hosting and enthusiasm for the area and its wildlife is quite humbling. Rhino Island is an island in Matusadona National Park, on the shores of Lake Kariba. When water levels are low, the island is linked to the mainland via a narrow land bridge, which allows the movement of game to and fro; when levels are high a narrow channel cuts it off.		US$250 - US$250
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Tiger Bay Lodge
Tiger Bay offers the best of Lake Kariba and the Zimbabwean bush. Here you find Kariba at its most scenic with unparalleled wealth of Flora and Fauna including Rhino, Elephant, Hippo and Buffalo. Tiger Bay offers a true African experience from the comfort of a thatched Chalet. You can view same by boat or fish for Tiger and Bream, or just relax around the swimming pool and listen to the sounds of the African bush. Almost 400 bird species have been recorded on the valley floor and around the Lake shore. The cry of the Fish eagle is one of Africa`s most memorable sounds and Lions can be heard hunting at night.		-
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