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Kariba Dam
A 128 m concrete arch dam closing the Zambezi gorge in 1960, holding back the largest artificial lake on earth by volume. An observation point on the Zimbabwean side looks down the full curve of the wall.
4 km · about 10 min drive
Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe · Africa
Kariba is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Siavonga, 4km from Kariba Dam.
Kariba is a town located in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe. With a population of 27,600, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Kariba sits in Zimbabwe. It's in the Africa/Harare time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kariba to your route.
Kariba is a resort town in Mashonaland West province, Zimbabwe, located close to the Kariba Dam at the north-eastern end of Lake Kariba, near the Zambian border. According to the 2022 Population Census, the town had a population of 27,600.
Located in the Zambezi Valley, Kariba is well known for its balmy climate andRead more
proximity to Lake Kariba, that draws in thousands of tourists all year round.
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Kariba is located in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, Africa. The coordinates are -16.5167 latitude, 28.8000 longitude.
Kariba has a population of approximately 27,600 people, making it a town in Zimbabwe.
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A 128 m concrete arch dam closing the Zambezi gorge in 1960, holding back the largest artificial lake on earth by volume. An observation point on the Zimbabwean side looks down the full curve of the wall.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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