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Lake Kariba

Kariba, Zimbabwe
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Kariba
5.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Fishing
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Lugano
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We travelled on the Ferry in a group of friends. This was the worst value for money in Zimbabwe. Despite the beauty of the Lake the Ferry experience was not worth the money we paid. The captain was arrogant, unfriendly and clearly challenged by the damaged engine and the overbooked ferry. Despite the fact that some of our friends had... More

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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The south coast of Lake Kariba is spectacular. From Sinyati Gorge to Elephant point, the wildlife are abundant and the bird life particularly spectacular. Life on a houseboat is bliss and the best way to relax! More

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Chicago, Illinois
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

This beautiful lake is supposedly the largest man-made body of water in the world. It is 140 miles long, 20 miles wide at certain points, and features at least 10 islands. There is wonderful fishing here and a sunset cruise is a delightful experience. More

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The lake, the sun, the fishing, the space, total relaxation. More

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Harare
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Lake Kariba is paradise on earth, one of the greatest get-aways..... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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Bumi Hills is amazing! See my comments earlier. Please be warned about Zimbabwe / Zambia visas - they are totally ripped off. I flew to Livingstone from Johannesburg then taxi to Victoria Falls. What I didn't realize that I have to pay visas three times - Zamibia - Zimbabwe - Zamibia!! It is very dishearten! Next time we will fly... More

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Palmer Lake, Colorado, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

Mana Pools NP was chock full of wildlife. I recommend Mana Pools and Matusadona NP for wildlife viewing. Hwange NP was also good. Vitoria Falls was ok - more a tourist trap than anything else. Bumi Hills lodge was excellent as was Tiger Safaris in Churundu. More

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Surrey
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

We went with James Mackenzie and had a great day out, walking to the crocodile farm before our picnic lunch (which we bought ourselves) and then kayaking back to Warthogs. Great way to see the lake. More

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Somerset West, South Africa
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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My wife and I have just returned from an unbelievable experience on Lake Kariba. We spent three days on the Protea Hotels Southern Belle river boat, the largest in Africa. As an ex Rhodesian who spent years walking and sleeping on the banks of the Lake, I was thrilled to be able to return with my wife and experience the... More

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Turin, Italy
Top Contributor
137 reviews 137 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2011
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