Lake Kariba, Reservoir on Zambezi River, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Lake Kariba stretches for 280 kilometers along the Zambezi River, reaching depths of 97 meters with a surface area of 5,580 square kilometers.
The construction of Kariba Dam from 1955 to 1959 required the relocation of 57,000 Tonga people from their traditional lands along the Zambezi River.
The transformation of the Zambezi Valley into Lake Kariba altered the centuries-old fishing methods of the Tonga communities living near the river banks.
The water levels of Lake Kariba determine the hydroelectric power output for both Zambia and Zimbabwe, with measurements taken daily to monitor generation capacity.
Lake Kariba contains 180 cubic kilometers of water, making it four times larger than the Three Gorges Dam reservoir in China.
Elevation above the sea: 485 m
GPS coordinates: -17.00000,28.00000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
A collection of Zambia's principal natural landmarks, including national parks, waterfalls, and cultural sites, centered around the Victoria Falls region and major wildlife reserves.
Kariba Dam
97.1 km
National Heroes Acre
330.7 km
Chinhoyi Caves
229.3 km
Mana Pools
199.1 km
National Heroes Stadium
183.8 km
Lower Zambezi National Park
199.1 km
National Gallery of Zimbabwe
336.6 km
Chirundu Bridge
140.5 km
Lake Chivero
312.9 km
Cathedral of St Mary and All Saints, Harare
336.9 km
Independence Stadium
183.6 km
Lake Chivero Recreational Park
312.9 km
Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
335.8 km
Luangwa Bridge
326.8 km
Lochinvar National Park
168.7 km
Chilenje House 394
176.8 km
National Botanic Garden
336.1 km
Munda Wanga Environmental Park
162.8 km
Child Jesus Cathedral, Lusaka
179.7 km
New Lusaka Stadium
178.8 km
Kalimba Reptile Park
192.9 km
First Floor Gallery Harare
336.6 km
Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas
199.7 km
Chewore
205.5 km
Lusaka National Museum
178.4 km
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lusaka
179 km
Freedom Statue
178.3 km
The Munali Pass
120.7 kmReviews
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