Kariba Dam — Attraction in Mashonaland West Province

This one time largest man-made dam in the world still is a feat of engineering. It is a strategic resource and source of hydro-electric power for Zambia 🇿🇲 and Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 but it is also home to the world's best bream, tilapia and kapenta. It really should get 10 out of 10 but the rains 🌧 have been low and news of a drought make the Kariba Dam a bit worrisome. You can walk over the dam and see the engineers carry out some maintenance works way down at the bottom. You can also drive across the dam and talk to the security officers at the Zimbabwe end. Thing is, so much history here. The mythical nyaminyami or snake god is part of the folklore of the dam. Remember to gain access to the bridge, you pay a small fee and get a gate pass....

One of the largest man made civil infrastructure. A spectacular view of engineering of a dam wall holding huge mass of water. A great place to see whether crossing the border or as a holiday destination. Several water activities are offered with the sunset cruise as one never to miss. The drive to the heights gives one the view of the dam as well as the town. Elephants are normally seen around the location or near the human settlements. There is a fish farm as well as a crocodile farm all within 30 minutes drive. There are a number of lodges that are overlooking the dam. Great place to see and better of to stay...

An exciting visit to this man made wonder. An extraordinary and breath taking experience as we witnessed one of the largest man made dam walls in the world. It sits on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe and is both Countries number one generator of electric power. After the rain season ends which occurs between the end of October and the end of March when the water levels in the dam are filled to the brim,the Kariba North Bank Company which manages the dam and power plant opens up the spill-way gates to create one of the must see scenes of water cascading down into the...