Landmark
Kariba Dam
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Kariba Dam is a monumental engineering feat straddling the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Completed in 1959, it forms Lake Kariba, one of the largest man-made lakes globally, and provides essential hydroelectric power to both countries. Visitors can walk along the dam wall, which stretches 617 meters across the gorge, and feel the spray from the massive floodgates when they open. The dam's construction displaced thousands of people and reshaped the region's ecology, now supporting a thriving tourism industry centered on the lake. A guided tour reveals the dam's inner workings and its impact on the surrounding landscape.
Don't miss
- Walk the length of the dam wall and peer into the gorge below
- See the floodgates release water during the rainy season (if open)
- Visit the Kariba Dam visitor center for exhibits on its construction
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