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KARIBA
INTRODUCTION Zimbabwe
once had all the natural resources - rivers, mountains, deserts and an
abundance of wildlife, but being landlocked, the country had no coastline.
In 1958, Lake Kariba was officially completed, creating a two hundred
kilometre long inland sea. Apart from giving the country much needed
hydro-electricity, Lake Kariba offers the visitor relaxation, sport,
entertainment and adventure. A very popular tourist activity and one of
the best ways to enjoy all the aspects of this exciting expanse of water
is to hire a houseboat for a few days. Lake Kariba is studded with islands
and surrounded by mountains, and situated along the Lake's southern shore
is the Matusadona Game Reserve. ATTRACTIONS
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Matusadona is situated on the southern shore of Lake
Kariba, this scenic 600 square mile park has an abundance of lion,
elephant, kudu, impala and buffalo - especially along the shoreline in the
dry season. This is one of the best parks in Zimbabwe to see black rhino
while on escorted walks.
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For those looking for excitement in the bush,
encountering black rhino on a walking safari is a unique experience.
Kariba is famous for its spectacular sunsets when the skeletons of
long-dead trees are silhouetted against the firey sky. Then we have the
Lake, which a spectacular sight.
ACTIVITIES
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Fishing is excellent and
birdlife is prolific but the
highlight is the large game concentrations along the fringes of the lake.
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The Lake offers great water and adventure sport opportunities, game
viewing and bird watching is at its best here.
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